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…by television and movie characters in the same way that the children of the past learned their moral lessons from characters in books. Therefore, the movie format of Star Wars is merely an adaptation of the old story telling ways associated with fairy tales…

…or interpret a given idea or item. Numerology, the study of numbers, delves into the deeper meanings of numbers and their hidden significance (Crystal). In the two tales, “Repunzel” and “Little Snow-White”, the author places emphasis on numbers and repetition…

…two in particular. Finally, by looking into "The Black Cat", we can see Poe's almost lifelong battle with alcoholism and addiction. The French critic Charles Baudelaire says "All of Poe's tales are, in a sense, biographical, and we find the man in his…

…of caffeine are far-reaching and can be quite serious. The origins of caffeine are fairly unknown. Yet, Caffeine Blues: Wake up to the Hidden Dangers of America’s #1 Drug by Stephen Cherniske, M.S., tells a tale that traces its discovery to a goatherd dwelling…

…is in his mind, he goes onto say it is not just that, that brings electricity in "The Ecstasy." While sex is a big part, two souls and the connection between them is sometimes stronger. While both these poems deal with love, "The Broken Heart" deals…

…of the six major themes in the epic tale. Every time a stranger would enter a person's home, then that person would take in the guest and treat that guest with courtesy. The person must supply that stranger (guest) with food, drink, and gifts to bear on the way…

…who were forced to strip and roll in the freezing cold snow, while the drunken guards laughed and ridiculed them. Although it was a heart-breaking book I would highly recommend this book to everyone. It’s amazing how the author blended a tale…

…Fairy tales arise from specific social and cultural conditions and are thus shaped by them. They usually reinforce the dominant social ideas and attitudes of that specific time. Hence, the ideas that are still socially acceptable remain in the fairy tale…

…’s main character, contemplates supporting and denouncing slavery. Huck’s heart tells him that slavery is wrong, but having grown up around it, Huck never knew to oppose it. Huck’s internal struggle between listening to his head and following his heart…

…, "The heart out of the bosom Was never given in vain;", the wise man tells the young man that it is a beautiful thing to give his heart away. It is not a waste to fall in love.         "'Tis paid with sighs a plenty And sold for endless rue." These lines…