Major themes in Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « place a spin on the ways he looked at the Depression and thoughts of suicide plague the author throughout Vietnam in Me," which was published after his first ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Excessive amounts of stress hormones in brain tissue.. Summerfield's study on the veterans of Vietnam.. The use of trust in others as a main theme for O'Brien.. Effects on the men of war in O'Brien's novel.. The memories of the dead...»

The Bluest Eye

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/22/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « town of Lorain, Ohio, immediately following the Great Depression. whom the novel is named after, is the If she looked different, beautiful, maybe Cholly would ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The character of Pecola Breedlove. Pecola's life . The most significant reinforcement of Pecola's belief. Examples of her love of the white children . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Bluest Eye, by Toni Morrison

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/27/2006   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « struggled to make ends meet during the Great Depression. the world of the novel and generation after generation is men leaving their women: I looked forward to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Toni Morrison's biography. Autobiographical elements in The Bluest Eye. Prologue. The Dick and Jane narrative. Second part written in italics: Narration by an unnamed narrator. Autumn: Chapter 1. Theme of injustice: Being a child, being poor, being...»

To Kill a Mockingbird

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « explores the dynamics of racial prejudice, Depression-era poverty become president and the nation looked to him Shortly after, the father tries to attack Scout ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first part of the novel: Lighthearted and sentimental . The second part of To Kill a Mockingbird . The controversy surrounding the use of To Kill a Mockingbird in schools. The important themes in the book. Conclusion. Works c...»

Reasonably wrong: The underground man's inferiority complex

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   12/04/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « s my job to do em, he replied after another pause in first place is seen as a failure (Stop Depression). words, turned red as a lobster, and looked me straight ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The characteristics of inferiority complex.. Sensitivity towards criticism. . A hypercritical attitude. . Inappropriate response to flattery.. Feelings of persecution.. Having negative feelings towards competition. . Conflict raging...»

Fidelity and Infidelity (to Tolstoy's Novel) in Duvivier's and Zarkhi's Anna Kareninas

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Research papers   |   05/30/2008   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : « After the rise of the television serial from about something mirroring her own struggles with depression) and got When he looked round she too turned her head. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Behind the Scenes: Adaptation, censorship and production. The root of this stereotype . Literalism and interpretation. Horse racing and ballroom scenes. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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