The Oedipus Complex in D.H. Lawrence's Sons and Lovers.

This posting analyzes the Oedipus Complex as seen in D.H. Lawrence's Sons and Lovers.

World Lit II is examined in terms of Dickinson and Melville.

Short and to the point help is needed. =============================================== In "Bartleby the Scrivener" by Herman Melville DQ 9: Respond to discussion questions: 1. What in the world is this story about? What’s wrong with Bartleby? Is he lazy or crazy? 2 . What can you surmise about the narrator from his part in the story? Why is he so concerned with Bartleby? ================================================= In the Poems by Walt Whitman - "Beat! Beat! Drums!", "Give Me the Splendid, Silent Sun", and "O! Captain! My Captain!" and Poems by Emily Dickinson "Going to heaven", "If I should die", "Success is counted sweetest", and "Who robbed thes... click for more

World Lit II is explored in terms of "A Simple Heart” by Gustav Flaubert.

These questions are emphasized: In "A Simple Heart” by Gustav Flaubert “A Simple Heart” in some ways is about dissatisfaction with society and its pressures. The country is a place of retreat, of failure and pettiness. A fascinating world beckons the youth in Flaubert’s story just as it does the youth of today. Victor joins a ship and goes to Cuba to find excitement and adventure. Felicite has not such desire to escape the life she leads, and great historical events pass without thought or concern for her. Is this what constitutes her “simplicity”?

Characterization

Hi I need help writing believable characters. Use the Library to find information about characterization. Read some tips on writing believable characters. Select one character (whom you know or about whom you have read) and write contrasting paragraphs about that character. In the first, try to make the character likeable. In the second, attempt to arouse a hostile reaction toward the character. Finally, in the third paragraph, choose the one you think is more successful and explain why. Deliverable: Three paragraph essay (250-350 words) Objective: Apply critical thinking skills to the content of the course. Describe the central idea of specific literary works. Discuss the conc... click for more

Dorothy Parker's "The Standard of Living" and Toni Cade Bambara's "The Lesson" are examined.

Read Dorothy Parker's "The Standard of Living" and Toni Cade Bambara's "The Lesson" . Clearly, these stories were written not only by different authors but with different styles. Write an essay that addresses issues of literary style. Your essay should specifically focus on the following question: Compare and contrast Parker's and Bambara's use of style. How do they differ and why? To address the above question, you may also consider and incorporate the following questions: How well do you come to know the young women in Parker's story? What is their style? How do they dress, act, and talk? Parker was known for her sharp tongue and malicious wit. Do these show in the style of th... click for more