Sir Walter Scott's Characterization of Two Drovers Much of Sir Walter Scott's popularity during the early eighteen hundreds came from his ability to draw forth the national pride of his readers, be they Scottish or English. "The Two Drovers" takes this element and pushes it immediately to the forefront by focusing on both an Englishman and a Scotsman in a tale revolving around nationality; however, Scott is not merely satisfied with establishing his protagonists as simply the model Highlander and model Englishman. Throughout the story, the author puts a strong emphasis on the personal qualities of the main characters, characterizing them both as proud individuals, while also noting their individual talents and temperaments. Certainly the most prominent trait in both main characters is pride for their homelands, but Scott uses very different methods of presenting this pride in his two protagonists. In the case of the Highland Scott, Robin Oig, the author chiefly uses imagery to characterize Robin's deep roots in the Scottish highlands. Scott describes the Highlander in his traditional dress, complete with kilt, dirk and plaid, creating a visual image of the Highlander in the mind of the reader. Scott further enhances the image by furnishing Robin with a thick Gaelic accent. Phrases like "I bid you good-even"(227) and "Prutt trutt"(228) are stand out in the text and provide contrast between the Highlander's mode of speaking and more common English. One infers from these descriptors that Robin is not afraid to be identified immediately as he travels through the lowlands and England. Far from afraid, he openly displays his heritage when he speaks in Gaelic so that those around him do not understand. Throu... ... middle of paper ... ...g quarrelsome; and perhaps not the less inclined to bring his disputes to a pugilistic decision" (231). Harry later exhibits his readiness to come to blows by refusing to let the Highlander leave without a fight. Ultimately, the Englishman's quick temper and physical size set him apart from the characteristically calm Robin Oig. In conclusion, Scott's description of Robin Oig and Harry Wakefield in "The Two Drovers" focuses on the characters' equally strong pride for their native lands along with their individual talents and dispositions. These differences, propelled by the force of pride, culminate in a true tragedy. Harry Wakefield, with his short fuse and strong fist and Robin Oig, with his Scottish pride and secret ambitions both posses too much pride to back down from a heated situation, and ultimately die as a result of a simple misunderstanding.
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In the “Dreed Scott and John Brown” lesson. I learned the democrats ran a politician by the name of James Buchan for president, he believed that popular sovereignty was the best thing to use in the west to help win the election. His presidency had started off on a bad note where on his inauguration the U.S. Supreme Court informed him on their decision on the Scott V. Stanford case. The case dealt with a slave by the name Dred Scott who served most of his life as a personal servant for a U.S. Army surgeon, who later moved across to the Free states and took Scott with him giving him his freedom rights. But he was still legally bound to his master. I also learned that Abraham Lincoln challenged Stephen Douglas to a series of Debates in 1858.
This time around, Robin Hood is introduced to us as Robin Longstride, a yeoman in King Richard the Lionheart’s army. While there is ample evidence of Robin Hood having been in the king’s service, that king was always Edward, which one is not made clear, and there is no indication he was a Crusader (Holt 39-40).
Q: How did Winfield Scott’s and George McClellan’s politics and prior military experience inform or influence their military strategy and approach to the war?
John Steinbeck used pairings within five critical scenes in his novel “Of Mice and Men,” these pairings seemed to hint at universal truths of the human condition and beliefs at the time. In a competitive society, the strong will exploit the weak. A controversial idea at the with the red scare in the 1930s. However, Steinbeck used the triads along with the power he gave to each character to help or oppress another. In the opening of the chapter, the reader is told about a horseshoe game going on outside, hinting at the competitive society of the ranch. While inside the bunkhouse the manipulation of the strong over the weak is shown through the pairing of Slim and George.
After reading the novel “Tudors Versus Stewarts: The Fatal Inheritance of Mary, Queen of Scots by Linda Porter I have decided that although there are many positive and negative characteristics that may be chosen to represent Queen Mary in my opinion these are the four characteristics that will best describe the powerful and unforgettable Queen Mary of Scotland.
The house at the Vivian Beaumont Theater had just been cleared from the matinee audience. Among couple of Playbills scattered around the floor, sat Ashley Park in her University of Michigan sweater.
Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein is the story of a scientist, Victor Frankenstein, and his quest to create life from death. Frankenstein’s experiment goes dreadfully wrong and he is forced to flee from the monster he created. Throughout this novel, Frankenstein is characterized by his extreme intelligence, skepticism and withdrawn behavior, and remorse.
The Taming of the Shrew is a story about a woman who is crushed by many people in many ways. Kate is crushed by how her father treats her, and by how Petruchio treats her soon after their marriage. From a different person's perspective though, she still seems to be crushed by being put out as a shrew.
Being admirable and honest in the work that you do will gain the respect of not only your peers, but your loved ones as well. Also, how you develop your character can affect how others view you as a person and change your relationships with them. Mama is a well-respected, hard-working mother who will do anything she can to help build a life for her children. Beneatha is a young, college student who is still trying to figure out her character however, she has her mind set on her future. Walter is Ruth’s husband and the father of Travis. He dreams of becoming a successful businessman, however it is affecting his relationship with his wife, mother, and sister. Act 1 of the play, A Raisin in the Sun, character development and family dynamics play an enormous role in the plot of the play and the conflicts that occur.
Simon Armitage and Duffy both bring their characters to life in ‘Hitcher ‘and’ Education for Leisure’ by using many poetic devices and language techniques; these portray the characters in many different ways.
Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” ~Marcus Aurelius. Different perspectives on anything can lead to the huge misunderstandings that can lead to wars, such as the American Revolution, or smaller conflicts such as the Sheriff and Robin’s constant clashes, which lead to change in Little John. When he and Robin fought at the bridge (Pyle 13; Ch. 1), it was only because each thought that they were the better man, but if they had only looked past their pride and stepped into the other’s shoes, then that little skirmish would’ve never taken place, and Robin wouldn’t’ve gained his right-hand man in such a violent way, or maybe he wouldn’t’ve gained a right-hand man at all. Next, when Robin takes Little John to the Nottingham Fair, he joins the Sheriff under the name of Reynold Greenleaf in exchange for a peaceful life, as he thought he would be happier that way, but eventually he decides to go back the Sherwood Forest, and he rejoins Robin Hood, much to his delight (88; Ch. 6). Different perspectives changed Little John’s view of the constant battle against society, and he realized that he couldn’t truly have an even remotely peaceful life until the conflict between the Sheriff and Robin Hood was resolved even if it meant going out of his way to help an old
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