In his novel, “Another Bullshit Night in Suck City,” Nick Flynn uses a braided structure that weaves together three narratives: his childhood, his father’s earlier life, and the present of his adulthood. Flynn effectively uses this unorthodox structure to contribute to the story’s deeper meaning; the intertwining nature of our past and future selves. Each narrative acts as a single strand that comes in and out of focus much like the braiding of hair. Momentarily illuminated then passed by as the next strand is brought into attention.
In the Screwtape Letters, C.S. Louis created an indirect dialogue between Screwtape; a senior devil, and his protégé nephew; Wormwood. The text is a collection of letters, composed by Screwtape, addressed to Wormwood, which commentate on Wormwood’s efforts to seduce a human. The Screwtape Letters served as the principal inspiration for Concrete Wafers. Louis’ influence is instantly apparent, as the text is narrated by the ‘observer;’ an agent clearly reminiscent of Screwtape, in powers and motive alike.
In How to Read Literature Like a Professor, Thomas C. Foster discusses various literary themes to help the reader more thoroughly understand and analyze pieces of literature. Foster references several literary works to demonstrate the depth added from the implication of the concepts. He writes that many authors use the same tools to shape their writing, therefore “Literature … grows out of other literature”(Foster 24). He also elaborates upon how the context changes the notion the reader receives from a device, such as with different weather or the mood when sharing food. Common literary themes, such as communion and weather, can be applied to “The Interlopers” and “The Scarlet Ibis” to further understand the meaning of these devices within the context of the stories.
The chapters in this book are titled according to a person or event that it is about, and every single chapter seems to tell a new, different story. This instills a sense of confusion and chaos in the reader, similar to how the soldiers felt in the book. Heller communicates with the reader by telling a story that provokes emotion through the narrative and through the structure. Heller also introduces topics and events in an abrupt or non-chronological fashion. In fact, the novel ends as Nately’s prostitutes “knife came down, missing him by inches”.
Early in the novel, the author introduces
As Rainsford enters the island, still unsure about what it will bring to him, Connell uses descriptive and mysterious words to generate a suspenseful theme, which is certainly enough to draw the reader's attention. When Rainsford encounters "a lofty structure with pointed towers plunging upward into the gloom" (3) along the shores of a "sea [licking] greedy lips in the shadows" (3), readers sense a dark and mysterious theme starting to unveil. Their fingers struggle to stay still, eager to flip the page to find out what the odd building is. Describing each scene in detail, Connell starts to create tension, as readers are able to picture each event in their heads, causing them to feel like they are directly looking at the scene rather than simply reading off a sheet of
Tying the ideas in with the story by using quotes would make the thoughts flow smoothly and be more cohesive. I agree with you in your belief that C.S. Lewis wrote The Screwtape Letters as a moral lesson and an observation. Curiously, what letters convinced you that it was a moral lesson and which ones exhibited the traits of observation as well?
The Norton Introduction To Literature by Kelly J. Mays is a book comprised of several different narratives. These narratives all had their own uniqueness to them, but shared certain themes. The Anthology is a compendium of various works by different authors. This book helped us learn about the many different elements of literature that are used throughout these stories. Of the numerous elements taught to us throughout the book, the narration, symbolism, and conflict helped make comparing and contrasting these three stories easier.
Have you ever read a story and as soon as you read the first paragraph you can’t wait to read more? Well the authors, Liam O'Flaherty and Richard Connell create the effects of organization of the text and description of the text and dialogue in their stories. This results in a force that grabs the reader's attention, compelling him or her to read until the last word. In this essay I will write about how both authors create tension and surprise by using characterization, descriptive words, and details and sensory in their stories.
The narrator’s eyes are closed and he is being led by a blind man, yet he is able to see. Carver never explains what it is the narrator sees, but there is the sense that he has found a connection and is no longer detached or isolated. The narrator is faced with a stark realization and glimmer of hope. Hope for new views, new life and probably even new identity. Even the narrator’s wife is surprised by the fact that her husband and Robert really get along together.
Don’t Blame the Eater: Rebuttal In his article "Don 't Blame the Eater", David Zinczenko discusses that obesity is a grave health issue I the United States of America. He argues that almost all of the kids who eats at fast food joints are more likely to become obese. He then goes on to inform his readers that during his teenage years, he, like many other American kids, was surviving on fast-food due to it accessibility and affordability.
Another prompt in Turn of the Screw deals with the meditation of writing sex, and death. When it comes to writing, the written words is actually a major symbol in the novel. As I was reading, I noticed that events only became real when they have been written down. An example of this would be the governess writing a letter to her employer. After a long discussion with Mrs. Grose, the governess refuses to tell her employer about the circumstances at Bly in a letter at first.
Richard Sawyer states in the article What’s Your Title- The Turn of the Screw that the prologue conditioned
Turn of the Screw by Henry James provokes many feelings within the reader. While reading this novel James uses cruxes and gaps to make the reader decide on what is occurring at the time. These moments can sometimes cause confusion but also make this novel a great read. From the start to the very end James uses different styles of narrative theory to enhance the book. Douglas, the teller of the story, introduces the governess in the beginning.
Before the 20th century the horror genre was not as famous, but started to become popular in the 20th century with what some people think, the help of Henry James. The horror in the book keeps the reader on the edge of their seat wondering what will happen next, which is why I liked it. Filled with this curiosity ambiguity is used so the reader has to make their own conclusion of the book. In The Turn of the Screw, Henry James uses ambiguity in his book so the reader can arrive at what they want to believe in but at the same time question what they think.
