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    Notes on "A Rose for Emily" are given.

    Read William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily". The following two images are taken from the beginning and ending of this story: ". . . only Miss Emily's house was left, lifting its stubborn and coquettish decay above the cotton wagons and the gasoline pumps - an eyesore among eyesores." ". . . confusing time with its mathema

    A MLA essay is examined.

    Discover a question related to any work or by an author you like and do research to explore this question. You can choose one work, multiple works by the same author, or multiple works by multiple authors. Then, determine whether your question would best be answered by a response , comparison, analysis, explication, or evalu

    Paradise Lost is assessed.

    This posting discusses the importance of the setting within this tale. How would the tale be different if the setting were changed?

    Story elements are discussed.

    These key topics are addressed: ?In what ways can the setting tell a story by itself? ?Which elements do you feel are the most important to make the story whole? ?In which ways will our reader feel a connection to the topic at hand?

    The Glass Menagerie is examined.

    : 1) How does the glass menagerie become an obsessive preoccupation in this story? How does the introduction of the glass collection slowly change and shift? How does its meaning change or evolve as the central symbol in the story? What are some major stages? 2) What is the symbolic contrast between the glass menagerie and

    World Literature help is given.

    Early 17th century literature is examined in these areas: ?Define the elements of a story within the work chosen ?Setting ?Characters ?Plot Development ?Symbolism ?The impact these elements have when used in combination of each

    Medea characters are assessed.

    This posting analyzes the characters of Jason and Medea in Euripides' Medea in terms of what Aristotle says about characters. Does Euripides follow the rules?

    Postwar Emerging Issues in Literature

    I need some assistance with the following please: The postwar era was initially a placid one in which life, at least on the surface, seemed placid. By the end of the 1950s and into the 1960s, several undercurrents that were stirring in the previous decade began emerging into the mainstream discussions of America. These includ

    Literary devices are explained.

    These areas are examined: Define the elements of a story Setting Characters Plot Development Symbolism The impact these elements have when used in combination of each other

    "Build a Candidate Pipeline through Internships"

    Please summarize main idea of the following article in 2 pages or less (12 font double spaced) http://www.ere.net/articles/db/1842E9AB2B36430E9192BDCB20CB4507.asp "Build a Candidate Pipeline through Internships"

    Literary concepts are briefly examined.

    This posting discusses trends within the Early Seventeenth Century. (1603-1660) such as point of view, use of symbolism, central theme, the writer's style and what work can best exemplify this century and why.

    Clear and concise technical instructions are assessed.

    This task is achieved: · Choose a technical or electronic product in your home or office. · Conduct a search on the Internet for technical instructions explaining how the device works. · Examine the verbiage, details, clarity, and conciseness of the instructions.

    Personal Description Essay

    Please help write a Personal Description Essay about educational goals and future aspirations. The essay must include an introduction with thesis, 3-4 body paragraphs, and a conclusion. The essay must use APA Style.

    Imagist poets

    During this period, poets focused heavily on imagery in their poems. A school of poetry exists called "Imagism," which put much emphasis on the importance of extremely clear imagery in poetry. How do the images used by poets from this period relate to the larger political realities of the period?

    Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus

    These questions are debated: We know Frankenstein made conscious choices such as not telling anyone Justine was innocent. What of the creature? Do you think he was capable of knowing and understanding right from wrong? Is this a horror story as we think of one today? What makes it a horror story or prevents it from being

    This paper offers ideas about cloning and Frankenstein.

    Topic: Cloning I need some ideas to write a five page researched paper. Based on the reading Shelley's Frankenstein. Need to focus on deal with current issues in the medical and/or scientific field that directly relate to society today or to an issue of personal responsibility or a moral or ethical dilemma. Three outside sourc

    Analyzing Children's Literature for High School or College. What do the classic stories tell us about the nature of humanity? What does Alice in Wonderland have to tell us about motherhood? What can Harry Potter tell us about universal symbols? How can I get started?

    Ever have trouble coming up with an idea for a paper on Children's Literature? This article will help with just that problem. It will give you tips for analysis, ideas for themes, lists of stories, and thorough examples of topics. It also includes a list of resources for additional information.

    Ishmael's Character

    What do you think of the narrator, Ishmael? Describe his character - is he reliable? What do we learn about him?