The Tommyknockers Essays

  • Symbolism In Ibsen's Hedda Gabler

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    Ibsen is believed to be the “master” of symbolism. (Styan, 1981). In Hedda Gabler, Ibsen uses symbolism to portray the internal chaos and disorder of his protagonist. Ibsen often deals with the conflict with the internal self. (Watson, 1983) Ibsen gives a new, symbolic and deeper meaning to ordinary objects such as a room, fire, the manuscript, Thea’s hair and the pistol. Each of these objects signifies a different element of Hedda’s character. Styan discusses how these symbols are integrated with

  • Bag Of Bones Stephen King Analysis

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    As Stephen King once said, “Get busy living, or get busy dying.” Stephen King, an american horror author, is considered by the masses to be one of the most influential authors of the late nineteenth and twentieth century. With at least 136 works from novels to novellas written, King has left a lasting impact on everyone all around the world. King combined horror with mystery to give readers a story to remember. Kings books not only appear in almost every library, but are shown through movies ranging

  • Why Are So Many People Obsessed With Supreme By Jamie Clifton

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    “Why Are So Many People Obsessed with Supreme” critical analysis “Why are so many people obsessed with Supreme?” an article written by Jamie Clifton, discusses the reasons why many teenagers spend thousands of dollars and so much time waiting for the door to open, just for a glimpse of Supreme’s merchandise, and if they were lucky, a chance to buy a pair of boxers. Clifton doesn’t focus on one particular cause, but rather provides his readers with multiple arguments as to why people choose Supreme

  • How Did Stephen King Influence His Writing

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    Stephen King’s personal experiences, utilization of drugs and alcohol, as well as his fatherless childhood drastically influenced the way he wrote his books and writings. In some of King’s books, the words on the pages aren’t merely an isolating factor of his helplessness; but a visual representation of the drinking and his abundant intake of stimulant drugs as he wrote. King’s books depict and portray his personal experiences, plus some of his imagination, to create his books. In my sources, King

  • Comparing Edgar Allan Poe And Stephen King

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    What makes Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King so unique in their own ways? What draws the audience toward reading one over the other? Though both are compelling in different ways, they hold more similarities than you may realize. People may not know, but it is possible to compare and contrast two well-known authors like Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King. They show great relationships between their work. Both authors broke new ground in fiction that has had a significant impact on the world of literature