Connell uses direct characterization when he is describing General Zaroff’s looks. The author stated, “He was a tall man past middle age, for his hair was a vivid white; but his think eyebrows and pointed military mustache were as black as the night from which Rainsford had come. His eyes, too, were black and very […]
The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allen Poe, the dark side of human nature is illustrated by the character of Montresor and his victim Fortunato. Montresor is a manipulator and avenger. These qualities led to the death of Fortunato, a man who hurt him. Through the actions, words and thoughts of the character, we can […]
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Get startedWhen reading a short story, often readers look for certain things that make the story insightful and unique. In the short story “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor, the author really starts off by giving the reader an insight between good versus evil. It begins with what a reader would describe […]
In countless books or novels, literary devices are usually one of the many driving elements that determine the fate of the story and the characters within it. Authors generally utilize literary devices to help depict, build, and eventually develop themes within their works. In the novel, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, literary elements play a […]
