The Barrytown Trilogy Essays

The lads were trapped and they knew pretty well that the old man will not give up so easily. Highly intoxicated, they were not in any mood to compromise their freedom which meant finding a way out of the tight situation they were in, and the only road out of the neighbourhood was blocked by this gutsy old man, Steven Ng Teen Cheong. It was a classic OK Corral showdown again but instead of being the famous Marshal Wyatt Earp of Tombstone, Arizona packing a six shooter firearm it was Steven Ng, the

Sarty from Barn Burning Barn Burning is a short tale by William Faulkner, which discuss 10 year old boy, Sarty Snopes’ dilemma over assigning priority between his family and social justice, truth and righteousness. The story seems to be revolving around Sarty’s unceasing contemplations about his father’s integrity and justice’s philosophies and system. However, in the story, Sarty’s father, Abner Snope is used to burn the barn and notorious as an incendiary but, Sarty’s views on justice are far

Sarty from barn Burning Name University Sarty from Barn Burning Barn Burning is a short tale by William Faulkner, which discuss 10 year old boy, Sarty Snopes’ dilemma over assigning priority between his family and social justice, truth and righteousness (Ford, 1998). The story seems to be revolving around Sarty’s unceasing contemplations about his father’s integrity and justice’s philosophies and system. However, in the story, Sarty’s father, Abner Snope is used to burn the barn and notorious

Tell a story. These stories can show who people are in the world, to show a light to help find who’s lost in the dark. Stories can be ridiculous or heart-wrenching, but they can always provide character in the storyteller, and in the characters they weave with words. Most importantly, stories provide an understanding about an aspect of life, whether it is nature or social interaction. Recurring themes are created in order for common aspects among all the people inside the tale, to realize . In the

But Bahauddin had been there before. He knew his way around the Salt Caverns as if it were home. The shaft was small. Barely enough room for him, so he had to leave his lantern at the bottom of the shaft. When he was almost at the top of the shaft suddenly there was another large boom! Another cannon was fired and it shook the entire shaft. Bahauddin clenched the iron key ring making sure not to let it fall. After the trembling stopped, he counted how many keys were on the heavy ring. “Yes, all

Have you ever looked down on someone due to how they look? Do the clothes they wear or the color of their skin tell you all you need to know about them? In Passage to Dawn, by R. A. Salvatore, is a fantasy novel based in the Forgotten Realms, and published by TSR, Inc. and Wizards of the Coast in 1996, a Drow Elf Drizzt Do’Urden fights the criticism from others do to where he was born and how he looks. Salvatore shows how Drizzt over comes this and how his friends and some strangers are able to overlook

TASK 1: FILM STUDY ESSAY Lord of the Rings (2001-2003) and the later released The Hobbit (2012-2014) are fantastic fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson. It is obvious that the underlying theme is the continual struggle between good and evil, but the techniques that Peter Jackson uses make it easy to identify between the contrast of good and evil. In this essay I will be talking about the techniques that are used to make the difference clear between the good and evil forces. For reference

A man is a single member of the human population, one individual, one particular person. A man is defined by his own independence; however, a man is conformed to the likeness of other men. A man will naturally adapt to his social influences, it is our human instincts to transfigure to the naturally selected people, who are considered to be a better fit for this environment. Since the dawn of the human race, it has been our personal and individual spirit that separates all men. The term spirit is

Regret is a powerful emotion that has the ability to scar someone for the rest of their life. Moments of regret can come from relationships, self-made decisions and life changing events. The idea of regret also applies to “A Marker on the Side of the Boat” by Bao Ninh and “On the Rainy River” by Tim O’Brien. Although these two literary pieces are very different in many ways, both authors describe the experience of the Vietnam War as a time of regretful decisions that negatively impacted people of

What Lord of the Rings character is the most virtuous according to you? Aragorn / Elrond because Aragorn inherits the Elf wisdom and the visionary ability of the Dúnedain. He is also a good healer, a mighty warrior and an excellent commander. Although wise and strong, Aragorn also has at times doubted himself. He worried that his abilities were not enough to lead the Board of Executives after Gandalf disappeared, and repeatedly rebuked for the difficulties they faced. An event in which Aragorn's

J.R.R. Tolkien has claimed numerous times that The Lord of The Rings and his fantasy in general was not intended as an allegory for Christian theology. In a letter to a Jesuit friend, he stated that while not originally intended to be a religious and Catholic work, it was most definitely intended to be so in the revision. He has even gone so far as to say that the reason that he has not put in any reference to religious practices in his imaginary world is because “the religious element is absorbed

Character lore/history: In the early Years of the Sun Finrod and Galadriel came to Doriath as guests of Elu Thingol, the King of Doriath. There Celeborn and Galadriel met, fell in love and were wedded. Galadriel remained in Doriath with Celeborn after Finrod went to the Caverns of Narog to establish the stronghold of Nargothrond. For the rest of the First Age Celeborn and Galadriel are not mentioned to have played any significant role in the general course of events of the Age, while their relatives

In August 1914 the United Kingdom entered the First World War. Despite of the general enthusiasm, Tolkien elected not to straight away volunteer for the British Army, instead he delayed enlistment until completing his degree. After finishing university in 1915 Tolkien was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Lancashire Fusiliers. Tolkien arrived at the Somme in early 1916, and participated in the assaults on the Schwaben Redoubt and the Leipzig and Regina. During the attack on Regina he got

Tolkien is known for world building. How does he bring the reader into his imagined worlds? What tools does he use as a writer? Tolkien is well known for his incredible world-building in his stories, The Lord of the rings is not an exception to this. In The Fellowship of the Ring, he uses multiple different methods to really encapsulate the reader in the immense world. Tolkien, first of all, has a fully made up map similar to how you'd see it if you were in the world, then the way the world is referred

J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy is celebrated for its intricate plot, sublime imagery, thrilling action, and inspiring themes. While I admire the series for all these reasons, my love for The Lord of the Rings is found in the personal connection that I share with Frodo Baggins. Frodo and I live in starkingly different worlds. While he embarks on a treacherous journey to save his nation from imminent doom, my life revolves around school, sports, and clubs. Frodo fights his way through

While inside The Lord of the Rings, time marches inexorably. The days from Bilbo’s birthday on 22 September to the farewell at Rivendell on 25 December rush past. The days Frodo spends in the Dead Marshes and within the gates of Mordor drag, the time is supposed to be going on yet it feels like we are stuck. The fairy-story, as Tolkien sees it, is a world outside of time: yet an awareness of time pervades The Lord of the Rings and its appendices. Instead, Tolkien uses this device as a setting for

In Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien uses the villain and the quest archetypes to show how we as humans always need to have hope even when times are hard and it seems like there is nothing left fighting for. In the beginning of Lord of the Rings, Frodo and the fellowship of the Ring set off on a journey to Mordor to destroy the ring of power, Mordor is a very very hard place to get into because it is full of evil and it is where the villains are, but Frodo and Sam kept hope because they had each

This paper investigates the life and writing career of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. The accomplishments earned throughout his lifetime are still known to this day, though some of his fans still criticize on his work as a children’s novel. Even so, they consider him to be very heroic, adventurous, daring and inspirational. He has the will to prove many other authors that it does not matter where a person is from, for its all in the person and how determined he or she is. Though as a flaw for every human

Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring is a novel in which the dichotomy of good and evil seems simple. Yet with closer reading we realise that evil within Tolkien’s story is necessary for the good to grow and prevail. The good cannot become the best version of itself without first facing the evil, accepting it, and conquering it. To call the Lord of the Rings an escape from the tensions of social conditions or our own nature is a gross oversimplification that reveals a true lack of understanding

Tolkien's creatively stems from describing the concept of loyalty, love ,sacrifice among characters, Frodo and Strider, Merry and Pippin. Furthermore, all of the character are involved in a friendship based on respect and sacrifice immensely. The writer attempts to illustrate a moral lesson, that loyalty, devotion and faithfulness among friends and people help them to overcome the difficulties in life. It is that unique relationships and emotional pounds that gather them to avoid the difficulties