The Final Chapter Essays

  • The Universal Baseball Association

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    The Universal Baseball Association The disappearance of Henry in the final chapter adds a certain ambiguity to Coover’s text. Readers must question why Henry is not present and the reasoning behind his disappearance from the final chapter; has he merged to become one person with the players he created, have his players and league progressed to a maturity in which they no longer need him, or has Henry crossed the line of insanity causing the league itself to turn into a chaotic mess. The possibility

  • Religion and Stephen in Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

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    schemer. I see schemer in your face," exemplify the type of attitude Stephen begins to associate with his Catholic teachers. By the end of Chapter One, Stephen's individualism and lack of tolerance for disrespect become evident when he complains to the rector about the actions of Father Dolan.  His confused attitude is clearly displayed by the end of the chapter when he says, "He was happy and free: but he would not be anyway proud with Father Dolan. He would be very kind and obedient: and he wished

  • Phillip's Change In The Cay

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    In the first part of the story, Phillip was extremely reliant on the people around him, especially when he went blind. In chapter six, we are told,”I went under the water, yelling for him, the came up gasping… I knew how to swim, but I didn’t know which way to go (Taylor 52-53).” It is evident that without Timothy there to rely on, Phillip would not have known where to go. Around

  • The Contrasting Themes and Structure of William Faulkner's The Bear

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    decline of an old bear and the wilderness he represented. Oddly, it is possible to omit the fourth chapter of The Bear and still have a complete and less confusing story.  Although sandwiched in between the third and fifth chapters, the fourth chapter is almost wholly independent. For the purpose of this analysis, I will refer to chapters one, two, three, and five as being one half of the story, while chapter four solely comprises the other half. At first, it seems that these two sections have little

  • Primo Levi's If This Is A Man

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    room 13. In the final chapter of the memoir, Chapter 17: The Story of Ten Days, Charles, a teacher who had entered the camp the week before, is introduced. Although his memoir is structured like a novel, Levi does not dwell on the atrocities committed by the Nazis, but rather describes, with clinical detachment, the effects that actions have on the people around him, hence his keen observation of Charles, who’s actions had far reaching effects in the Ka-Be. With freedom in sight, chapter 17 not only

  • Analysis Of Andy Stanley's Communicating For A Change

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    The first chapter in part one of Andy Stanley’s book titled Communicating For a Change, is about people not listening. This chapter, and the first part of the book for that matter are written like a story, with the main character being Pastor Ray Martin. In the beginning of this chapter, pastor Martin is preaching when he begins to realize that the crowd is not listening at all. In fact, they are so unentertained that it is starting to throw off his whole sermon, so he makes a brilliant decision;

  • Sexuality In Alison Bechdel's Fun Home

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    revealing vaguely different information. Because of this, we are shown her coming out three times throughout the novel, even though in one chapter it isn’t explicitly stated. Each time, though, is slightly different, because we are shown a different person’s reaction or point of view on the announcement. The themes of each chapter At multiple points throughout the chapter, frames depict the pair arguing over what clothes Alison should be wearing, especially to attend more formal events. She liked to wear

  • Catcher In The Rye Reflection

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    Salinger incorporates distressing scenes to reveal the silver lining in Holden’s quest through the harsh realm of the real world. While the final chapter in Salinger’s novel did not pose much action, the final resolution of the scene seeks to answer long-asked questions through Holden’s trademarked cynicism, which is both childish and thought-provoking. The final scene begins with Holden questioning the future: “I mean, how do you know what you’re going to do till you do it?” (213). Once again, Holden

  • Ortberg The Life You Ve Always Wanted Analysis

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    found myself drawn to three chapters. These included: A “Dee Dah Day,” An Unhurried Life, and A Life of Freedom. As I read the chapters, I found they each one seemed to build on the other. Ortberg (2002) described how to focus on the little things that bring joy to your life, slow down and appreciate the beauty in God’s work, and live your life in a manner where you seek only to follow in Jesus’ footsteps as opposed to being addicted to the approval of others. In chapter 4, Ortberg (2002) talks about

  • The Final Chapter: The Gangnam Style Epidemic

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    With Korean lyrics delivered by a cartoonish rapper named Psy riding an invisible horse, “Gangnam Style” was an unlikely candidate to become a worldwide phenomenon. On the contrast, however, the popular song has been an obvious epidemic embedded in the modern music culture of our nation as well as other nations. In the summer of 2012, the full music video of “Gangnam Style” was uploaded onto YouTube and was immediately a sensation, receiving over 500,000 hits on its first day and racking up millions

  • In The Final Chapter Of Don Delillo's White Noise

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    In the final chapter of Don DeLillo’s White Noise, Wilder absentmindedly rode through the freeway with a childlike innocence thus showing the clear contrast in perception of death between children and adults. Wilder’s name already hints at his different nature as compared to the rest of the family. The name suggests something wild, free, savage, nothing that should be associated with society. Wilder demonstrates a lack of development and thus avoids the mentality of knowing an end exists. As Wilder

  • Does the Final Chapter of Bronte's Jane Eyre Fit with the Rest of the Novel?

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    The final chapter’s of Bronte’s Jane Eyre have been a subject of discussion since it’s first publication. Many say the the ending does not fit and other argue that it does. There is a lot of evidence pointing to the latter. The conclusion reveals the fate of Mr. Rochester and Jane, Adele, and of St. John. All of the endings, a mixture of both happy and tragic, to fit with the entire story and can explained because of the Victorian era. This essay will argue that the conclusion of this novel, more

  • A Look at the Final Chapter of Timothy Glander’s Book, Origins of Mass Communications Research During the American Cold War: Educational Effects and C

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    The final chapter of Timothy Glander’s book, Origins of Mass Communications Research During the American Cold War: Educational Effects and Contemporary Implications (2000) stands as a disappointing example of academic research becoming hijacked by the author’s personal opinion. Focusing on the hidden nature of propaganda in American life, his concluding chapter presents a very drastic view of the individuals who crafted the academic subject now known as mass communications. I see the need for investigating

  • Brief Summary Of 'Chapter Analysis Of Vladek'

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    CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER ANALYSIS PROLOGUE - PART ONE - CHAPTER ONE Q Why do you think Spiegelman chooses to begin the story of Vladek's life with the period when he was 'young and really a nice, handsome boy'? I think Spiegelman chooses to begin the story of Vladek's life with the period when he was 'young and really a nice, handsome boy' because he wants to introduce that character who has these attributes which later concluded by Vladek's 'troubles' throughout the war. That shows the differences of

  • Secrets Of Daniel

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    consisting of the statue made of four metals in chapter two and has also had dreams of his own. Daniel had two more dreams about different beasts, which

  • The Theme Of Redemption In The Lives Of The Dead?

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    "But this too is true," Tim O 'Brien 's narrator insists in the first line of the chapter that concludes The Things They Carried: "Stories can save us" (224). Entitled "The Lives of the Dead," this final chapter thus begins with a promise not only of healing, but of redemption as well. Stories, the narrator suggests, can heal the traumatized veteran of the Vietnam War and provoke an amnesiac nation into "working through" its troubled past. If, as John Hellemann has written, "the legacy of Vietnam

  • Personal Narrative: My First Chapter Books

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    Laying on my comfortable bed under my warm covers with a chapter book in front of my face, I turned to the last page. “It was a suc-cess-ful successful day,” read the final line in the book. My heart racing and eyes growing wide, I began to ponder. Had I actually read a chapter book by myself? I sprang out of my bed and ran to inform my mom. “Mommy, I just finished reading a chapter book all by myself!” I asserted with a wide smile engraved on my face. “I’m so proud of you!” my mother responded.

  • "Explore some of the ways Steinbeck leads up to George's final decision to shoot Lennie in 'Of Mice And Men"

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    Lennie is heavily reliant on his companion, George. What's more, Steinbeck portrays the two by juxtaposing them to a father and son figure. In this assessment, I plan to clearly deconstruct and explore some of the ways Steinbeck leads up to George's final decision to shoot Lennie. The beginning of the novel reveals the Salinas River to be tranquil and peaceful. This becomes clearly evident when Steinbeck describes the "twinkling" water, hopping rabbits and the "deep and so crisp", recumbent leaves.

  • Sacred Rhythms Chapter Summary

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    Chapter Nine- A Rule of Life: Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton Summary: Ruth Haley Barton’s book Sacred Rhythms is a book that offers insights and helpful tools for living a spiritually full life. The final chapter of Sacred Rhythms focuses on planning and critically evaluating ourselves and our role as Christians. In this essay, I will, first, summarize the final chapter of Ruth Haley Barton’s book Sacred Rhythms, which is titled “A Rule of Life” and, then, I will reflect oh what I have learned

  • Theory and practice of group counseling Book Review

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    theoretical models and emphasizes the practical application of the approaches with a focus on helping the reader develop his/her own synthesis of various aspects of the models. Part I; Basic Elements of Group Process: An Overview is comprised of chapters 1-5. This section is obviously an overview of the various types of groups and discusses some general principles that can be applied in working with culturally diverse groups. Part I also covers some basic group leadership issues, ethical issues in