In the book “Letter From Rifka” Rifka changed throughout the book. This choice and challenge will discuss how Rifka changed from when her family left their home in Berdichev to America. One of the ways that Rifka changed is that she became braver throughout the story. Another way she changed is that the more challenges she faced to get to America and the longer she waited, the more and more she wanted to enter America.
Rifka is a young jewish girl and her and her family has left from russia (chapter 1) to america to escape the harsh treatment. But the road to becoming free is filled with horrible obstacles like the whole family getting deadly typhus (pg 26) also rifka got split up with her family and she was all alone trying to make it back to her family. Also she gets sick and her hair falls out and has scabs on her head. Finally rifka makes it to ellis island but before she can enter into america the doctors must check and see if her scabs are contagious
Everyone experiences different events in their lives, and often they suffer from the pain of past. Yet, the most essential part of life is how some changes can help one to escape their past and begin a new journey. In E. Annie Proulx’s novel, The Shipping News, she presents a character who is a failure in life, and his cowardly action brings him to suffer in pain. But, the change that he risks to make, changes his life, and moves him forward. By displaying characters’ pasts and focusing on their change, E. Annie Proulx shows that it is possible to escape one’s past, and necessary change should be embraced.
Many treacherous events take place, many memories, good and bad, are engraved into their memories for the rest of their lives and are all told through this astounding memoir. To begin, by gaining insight into what is negatively impacting her, Jeannette is able to act. Furthermore, Jeannette’s bravery to act upon
When darkness consumes you and the pain becomes unbearable, you look to the light, to perseverance to guide you through the nightmare you face. In Ruta Sepetys’ Salt to the Sea, one of the protagonists, Emilia, faces a myriad of emotional and physical hardships throughout the novel. With calamitous tragedies and bone-chilling circumstances, what does Emilia do? Bruised and battered, she perseveres through her hardships, showing how much a person can endure when they persist. Sepetys takes the consequences of Emilia’s pain and emotional damage to new heights with her war-themed novel; as a result of this, perseverance is articulated amongst many other traits that this character possesses, showing how imperative of a quality it is.
There are many similarities and differences between the stories “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant and “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst; however, “The Scarlet Ibis “is the story that is entitled to be called “great.” A great story is one that has a structure plot-conflict that the reader can easily follow and a character that the individuals can relate to. Elements of literature, such as settings can convey the emotions the reader may feel by describing the environment from the dead of autumn to the shabbiness of an apartment. In addition, point of view gives individuals a chance to walk in the characters shoes to see and experience how they feel. In “The Scarlet Ibis” and “The Necklace,” structure plot, elements of literature, and point
In the novel Station Eleven, Emily St. John Mandel creates a parallel between a pre-apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic world affected by the nation-sweeping epidemic: The Georgia Flu. This dystopian world opens up the conversation about the following unresolved dilemmas: displacement, disorientation, dislocation, alienation, and memory. Each of the main characters faces a certain level of uncertainty while fighting for survival, evidently affecting them mentally, emotionally and physically. For this reason, some readers may question Mandel's choice to have her characters continue suffering from their inner turmoils.
Is significant in today’s society because it tackles and deals with the drama of a teenage girl who must confront her fears and deal with them to go on with her life. This novel is important to young adults because it has an important message, showing that people can get on with their lives after a traumatic situation. It is a sign of hope for adolescents because Valerie was able to get on with her life, piece by piece, and showed the conflicts she faced. This novel gave the typical teenager experience, making it relatable for many people, especially teenagers. It shows how every situation cannot be solved fast, and pays attention to the mental health of the main character.
Have you ever had to struggle in life with something that you eventually overcame, but struggled to leave it behind, as if it was strapped to your back dragging you down with shame and guilt? Well in “Krik Krak” by Edwidge Danticat, a book of Haitian short stories, Danticat tied together multiple examples of daily struggles within the Haitian community. Struggles that many people in America will never deal with and in some cases would not be able to handle. In Danticat's novel, many of the short stories highlight hope, which will forever remain unattainable, this is due to severe oppression, coupled with this realization, when Haitians begin to overcome this oppression it is followed by the feeling of shame.
The author demonstrates an insightful understanding of cause and effect, highlighting how individual actions can have far-reaching implications on the characters and their paths. A great example of this can be seen in Sara's journey, which is influenced by her sisters' marriages due to their father's interference. Yezierska shows how Sara's trajectory is shaped by her family's decisions, adding depth and realism to the story. However, while this interconnectedness is a strength, it could also be a potential weakness. The extensive exploration of Sara's sisters' marriages could be condensed into a
In Gene Stratton-Porter’s novel “A girl of the Limberlost,” the character of Elnora Comstock undergoes a transformative journey filled with challenges and personal growth. From the outset, Elnora is portrayed as a young girl living on the edge of the Limberlost Swamp, facing numerous obstacles such as financial hardship and strained relationships. However, as the narrative progresses, Elnora’s tenacity, determination, and love for the natural world propel her towards self-discovery and a profound transformation. This essay will explore the character development of Elnora Comstock, highlighting her initial struggles, her encounters with nature, her pursuit of education, and her ultimate evolution into a confident, independent young woman. 1.
Literary Analysis: “A Worn Path” Eudora Welty uses many literary elements in her short story, “A Worn Path,” to allow the reader to stay engaged throughout its entirety. Although there are many literary elements present in this story, there are three that Welty focuses intently on. She uses elements such as imagery, symbolism, and motifs to draw the reader’s attention. It is important for an author to write their story in a way that can be understood but also enjoyed. In “A Worn Path”, Welty focuses in on the elements, such as, symbolism, motifs, and imagery and writes a story that has great meaning and can be discovered by the reader when looked at carefully.
In Letters to Rifka, a young Jewish girl along with her family flee their homeland in order to evade the present military draft and ethnic persecution prevalent in Russia. Refusing to join the military efforts posed a looming threat to Rifka and her family. In the event of the Russian soldiers hunting them down, Rifka’s family decides to emigrate to the United States in order to elude national punishment or even death which is common amongst individuals that belong to the same cultural background. In pursuit of a better life and increased security, the family journeys to the United States, only to be separated by mandatory health screenings, typhus, and timely detainment along the way. In this passage, Rifka is self-aware of the immoral ethics
Through the point of view of Rosa, Ozick uses symbolism to capture the many different coping mechanisms used to survive the horrors of being a prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp and through her selflessness becomes a Christlike heroine. Rosa’s imagination gives positive characteristics to situations and objects to help cope with traumatic events such as, the magical properties of the shawl, the grass outside
In Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” demonstrates the personal growth of the dynamic protagonist Louise Mallard, after hearing news of her husband’s death. The third-person narrator telling the story uses deep insight into Mrs. Mallard’s thoughts and emotions as she sorts through her feelings after her sister informs her of her husband’s death. During a Character analysis of Louise Mallard, a reader will understand that the delicate Mrs. Mallard transforms her grief into excitement over her newly discovered freedom that leads to her death. As Mrs. Mallard sorts through her grief she realizes the importance of this freedom and the strength that she will be able to do it alone.
