The book “Power” by Linda Hogan is very rich with literary devices like juxtapositions, foreshadowing, symbolism, and personification. It is about a Taiga Native American named Omishto, who sees a Taiga woman named Ama, kill an endangered Florida panther. Omishto, whose name means “the one who watches”, starts viewing Ama as something bigger than herself. The image of Ama is represented as an animal, power, and spirituality.
Ama is described as an animal. When she was twelve she lived with the Taiga elders and when she returned to town she had changed. “...now she was an animal come back to observe us to see if our manner of worldly conduct toward them was right and kind” (Hogan 22). In the western world being animal-like is seen as a bad thing, as she is often criticized for it. Omishto’s mother always talks about Ama like she is uncivilized because she is one with nature and believes in the Taiga stories. In one of the stories a woman must sacrifice a panther in order to restore order to the world. Ama is recreating this story, but
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In order to restore order in the world a panther must be sacrificed. The spirit world gave Ama the power to do this task, she couldn’t have done it alone. Ama’s power in the spirit world contrasts her power in the real world, a juxtaposition. In the human world, she has very little power because she lived halfway between the Taiga world and the westernized one. “To living halfway between the modern world and the ancient one” (Hogan 23). During the western trial, the judge was suggesting that Ama committed the crime to obtain power. “Now, he says she was trying to get power. ‘Power,’ I say back to him. ‘What's that?’ ‘In the spirit world’ (Hogan 130). It’s the opposite of that. She got power to do the task, not because of it. When she was banished by the Taiga she lost all her power. However, she knew that would happen all along, because when she had killed the panther she, metaphorically, died
Mildred Day and Malitta Jensen had a problem. Often times amazing things can happen when people can find a solution to a problem. These homemakers were leaders of a Campfire Girls group. They needed the girls to make something that they could sell to raise funds for activities. The year was 1939 and these two busy ladies came up with Rice Krispie treats. They have truly become a world wide treat.
Lana Lanetta was born and grew up in the quaint town of Ogre, Latvia. Coming from a blue-collar family, she marches to the beat of her own drum and has achieved the American dream and beyond. Don’t let her certification in gardening fool you, she is anything but a girly girl and She had no time to try to conform to anyone’s standards, early on she began to shape her own future, working her way up from a street janitor to becoming an adept artist. In her youth she was incredibly active, contributing to her amazing figure that she still maintains today, getting great aerobic workouts from soccer and gymnastics. Extracurricular activities aside, sewing has always been an enduring passion that has stayed near and dear to her heart. Despite her
Linda Bove was born November 30 1945 in Garfield, New Jersey with to two parents who were also deaf. Growing up deaf herself, she used ASL her whole life. In the beginning, she went to St. Joseph School for the Deaf in Bronx, New York. Later, in 1963 she was fortunate to graduate from Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf in Trenton New Jersey where she was surrounded by her pears which helped place the foundation for her success. Upon completion of Marie Katzenbach School, Linda later attended Gallaudet University and received her Bachelor’s degree in library science. While attending Gallaudet she was in several plays including The Threepenny Opera and Spoon River Anthology. After graduation she attended a summer school program at the National
Jennie Wade was the only civilian to die in the battle of Gettysburg. Jennie Wade was born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and died there just twenty short years later. The battle of Gettysburg was then known as one of the bloodiest battles in the American civil war. This caused a single civilian to lose their life, Jennie Wade was that person to die at Gettysburg. Many other civilians died in the war itself, but only she died at Gettysburg.
“Making a Difference” by June Callwood is an expository essay created to inspire the reader to make a change in the world around them, and to stand up for what they believe in. By just doing simple, positive things, people can make a huge impact on their lives and the lives of people around them. June Callwood, author of “Making a Difference”, changes the way many people see the world by describing scientific research and telling the stories of people who performed small, random acts of kindness that made a huge difference in people’s attitudes and the community around them.
The episode entitled “The Buffalo Woman” of Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali begins to delve into several ideas prevalent throughout the entirety of the novel, most notably the concept of destiny and an exploration of its influence on how the events of the story unfold. Other ideas present in this chapter that are of great significance include the supernatural and the virtue of generosity.
I believe that the authors of these texts are putting forward the message that true power is something that is innate in people, not something that can be achieved in the ways that the General, and Lucas Carle did. Where the power lies in a certain situation is not always where it first seems most obvious.
Power is a very strong word and can cause consequences through abuse. In the play, Antigone, Ismene, Antigone’s sister, let fear get the best of her and allowed her sister to continue to break the law. The shooter in San Antonio abused power to walk in a church and kill innocent people. Through power, people can negatively abuse lives by causing suffering and fear.
“Dad asked me if I wanted to see more of the Compound. I didn’t. We would have to wait fifteen years before it would be safe to go outside. Which left more than enough time to see the rest of the Compound. Our new world. A world I would soon hate” (Bodeen 8). The Compound by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, shows that the Compound is a veritable of hell through her use of repetition, and point of view. The Fallout, also written by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, through the point of view of Eli, shows the struggles of readjusting to normal everyday life that we take advantage of. Both works show the importance and symbolism, the titles have towards the development of the story.
Are you aware that out of the more or less 600 people involved in the selma march 17 were injured and 2 were killed when state trooper violently attacked the protesters with billy clubs, tear gas, dogs, and firehouses or that a lot of black people were denied the right to vote? well Dorothy Cotton was one of many people in the SCLC to try to help change that and are still trying to change that.
Over time society has relaxed and the value of hard work has really lost base with the younger generation. This essay is written by a young girl named Jessica Hemauer as she braces her way through growing up with a “tough” life. Although it may seem a bit old fashioned, Jessica’s parents are helping her in more ways than she will not realize until later in life. The essay tells the tales of how she grew up living on a farm and struggled to find the happy balance between farm chores, school, and her social life. It is evident that she was targeting those who also have some sort of obstacles in their life because the essay transitions from her hardships to her success. Jessica can tell her story and gives readers a first hand experience on
In this day and age many Americans take for granted the rights and privileges that they have grown up having. Many do know what it took to gain these rights and what battles were fought to have them granted to them. Not so long ago women had to wage a war with their government to even gain one of the most basic political rights someone could have, the right to vote. Winning the right for women to vote was a long and hard fought battle that spanned over a 72 year period. Over those 72 years, many courageous women fought to bring attention to women’s suffrage and they demanded that there voiced be heard. Political parties and associations were formed, which rallied women together to take action to bring their cause to the attention to not only the government, but also to the citizens of America. Protests were held, events were organized, and journals were written, anything to shine the light on the disenfranchised women of America.
The author has done an exemplary job in using animal characters to bring out the issue of inequality in the society. The novel brings out the effects of totalitarianism type of government in any society. The book can prove really helpful to any person who may want to look at the issue of inequality in the society from another perspective. The book is easy to relate with and understand.
The quest for power is one which has been etched into the minds of men throughout history. However, it can be said that true power is not a result of one’s actions but comes from the following one’s own beliefs without being influenced by others. This principle sets up the story for Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell. The protagonist, Orwell himself, is a sub divisional police officer in Burma, a British colony. Orwell must try to find and use his inner power when he is faced with the decision of whether or not to kill an elephant which has ravaged the Burman’s homes. The state of power established through the imperialistic backdrop show that Orwell, as a colonist, should be in control. As well, the perspective and ideas given by Orwell show his true character and lessen the overall power set up for him. Lastly, the symbols shown are representations of traditional forms of power, but take on different implications in the story. In Shooting an Elephant, George Orwell uses setting, characterization and symbols to show that true power comes from following the dictates of one’s conscience.
n Prelude, Katherine Mansfield explores issues of sexual frustration and the restrictions on female identity in a patriarchal society, as experienced by three generations of Burnell women. Linda Burnells responses to male sexuality are tainted by their inevitable association to her obligations in fulfilling her role as a wife and a mother, both of which Linda has shown indifference towards. As a result, Linda's own sexuality suffers under feelings of oppression.