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…and unflattering light. Tan does this so the reader can see the stories behind both sides and so as not to judge either side unfairly. This section, titled Feathers From a Thousand Li Away, is aptly named, since it describes the heritage of the mothers in China…

…mass of culture and history. The symbol of the phoenix's rebirth refers not only to the cyclical nature of history and the collective rebirth of humankind but also to Montag's own spiritual resurrection. Appropriately named, Guy is just a regular person…

…Hitler was born April 20, 1889, in a small town in Australia called Branuan. His dad's name was Alios Hitler and was a customs official. He was 51 years old when Adolf was born. Klara Polz, Adolf's mother, was a farm girl and was 28 when Adolf was born. Klara…

…Full Name: Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde Birth: October 16, 1854, Dublin Date of Death: November 30, 1900 (Aged 46) Description of Death: Oscar Wilde died penniless and alone in a Paris hotel. He was buried without much ceremony…

…put an end to the crazy rampage the town is going through if he confesses to his adultery. But since Proctor had such a strong desire for his name and reputation he does not want to ruin his good name. Under pressure and frustration he finally bursts out…

…. The “good man’s” expedition begins with him departing as the sun sets, “crossing the threshold”(1236) leaving his wife, Faith. Her name is obvious symbolism that Hawthorne wanted all readers to immediately notice. Against her wishes and pleas, Brown ignores Faith…

…and women believe they have a right to impose a private will upon a fellow creature”. Louise believes regardless of ones intentions, whether cruel or kind, is a crime none the less. Louise’s lack of identity is personified with the lack of use of her first name…

…how it would be comfortable to drink with human flesh. Then, Odysseus tempts Polyphemus's sense of hearing. Odysseus talks about his name. Odysseus tells Polyphemus "Cyclops, try this wine- to top off the banquet of human flesh you've bolted down!"(9.388…

…, the avant-guard structure of the plot leads to a question, who is Max? The name Max was never mentioned in the text, Max himself did not tell anyone nor others calling his name. Perhaps in this near surreal setting where the behaviour stands no distinguish…

…that could prove man evolved from the apes. They were the bones of Eoanthropus dawsoni found near Piltdown Common in Sussex. The bones of the "Missing Link." Not since 1953 the name "Piltdown" hasn’t been associated with great scientific discovery, but great…