Q) “new york aint got nothing chicago aint” to “no, cause aint nobody with me” How are Walter feelings portrayed? A) In this extract, Walter illustrates the profound sentiments that he is imbued with, through a series of pejorative remarks and a sardonic tone towards george as he conversates with him Bitterness towards george’s affluence …
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Sympathy towards soldiers in “Reservists” by Boey Kim Cheng
Q) How does Boey Kim Cheng evoke sympathy towards the reservists in this poem? A) Boey Kim Cheng’s “Reservist” is a free verse poem that encapsulates the onerous lives of men who are obligated to devote themselves towards Military Service. The poet deploys a sardonic tone, adroitly accentuated through the usage of images, irony and …
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Significance of the post – apocalyptic setting in “There Will Come Soft Rains”
Q) How does the post apocalyptic setting accentuate the theme of the story? A) Ray Bradbury’s “There Will Come Soft Rain” is a story that essentially encapsulates the self-destructive characteristic of humans and the triumph of nature over all other entities. By establishing a post apocalyptic setting, Ray Bradbury institutes the diverse themes of futility …
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Walter’s Character in “A Raisin in The Sun”
Q) Comment on the development of Walter’s character in “A Raisin in The Sun” A) Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in The Sun” is a Broadway play that revolves around the financial distress that an African-American family living in the South of Chicago is subjected to as a result of the racial divide. Walter Younger, the …
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Sympathy in “Secrets”
Q) How does Bernard MacLaverty evoke sympathy for the protagonist in “Secrets” A) Bernard MacLaverty’s “Secrets” is a coming of age story encapsulating the anecdote of an anonymous protagonist; a young boy who uncovers his Aunt’s secrets and as a result, has to face severe consequences. Through potent use of analepsis coupled with dramatic phraseology …
Theme of Change in “Journey” by Patricia Grace
Q) Explain how grace represents the old man’s reflection of the past and the present. A) Patricia Grace’s “Journey” is a story about a man who contemplates the past and present on his trip to the government official. Grace uses the old man’s journey as a means for him to reminisce about the past, highlighting …
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Portrayal of Death in “Because I Could Not Stop For Death”
Q) How does Dickinson vividly portray the figure of death in Because I Could Not Stop For Death? A) “Because I Could Not Stop For Death” is a poem penned by Emily Dickinson, where she delineates her graceful passage into the underworld. Through this poem, Emily Dickinson adroitly deploys metaphors and personification to depict Death …
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How is the element of Uncanny explored in The Moving Finger
Q) How does Edith Wharton make “The Moving Finger” such an uncanny tale? A) Edith Wharton’s “The Moving Finger” is a short story encapsulating the romantic affairs transpiring between Mrs.Grancy, Mr.Grancy and a painter, Claydon. Edith Wharton adroitly establishes themes of captivity, obsession and infidelity, while persistently manifesting an eerie atmosphere in the story, coupled …
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Uncertainty in “Trees” by Philip Larkin
Q) How does Larkin strikingly convey feelings of uncertainty in this poem? A) “Trees” by Philip Larkin is a philosophical poem that elucidates the inevitable cycle of life. Contrasting the poem’s superficial simplicity, Philip Larkin deftly employs symbolism, ambiguous phraseology and a wide progression of literary devices to establish feelings of uncertainty in this poem, …
“A Raisin In The Sun”- Significanse of the Setting
Q) How does Hansberry make the apartment where the Younger Family lives such an important part of the play? A) Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin In The Sun” is a broadway play that revolves around the financial distress that an african american family living in the south of chicago is subjected to as a result of …
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