Essay on A Mysterious Book

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And Then There Were None
By Agatha Christie And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie is a mysterious book about 10 strangers brought together that all had one thing in common: a death had occurred, it either being their fault, or on their watch. In every book, there’s conflict. The conflict in this book was “Man vs. Self”. Throughout the book, each of the 10 guests on Soldier Island faced a conflict with his or her self. The conflict in each of these guests was resolved in one way: Death. The 10 strangers one by one died, whether it be by overdose of drugs, murder, or suicide. Conflict happens with everyone. Sometimes it can be too many good things, causing it tough to pick choices, in life. Other times, it can be too many bad things, causing you to lose the reins on life and let other things take control of your life. The point of view in this book was through third person. The entire story was consistent in being told by a narrator. I think the story could’ve been better if it was written through first-person, so when something tragic happened, you could feel the character’s emotions from themselves. For example, on page 177, Vera Claythorne walked into her bedroom, and smelled the sea, which the story then described herself having a flashback. If Vera’s feelings had been spoken through herself, it’d give the reader more of a connection to her, and any of the other characters. I think Vera Bradley was the protagonist in this book, not only because she was one of the longest survivors, but because she was the one who mostly kept her head. The one flaw Vera did have, was that she is very dramatic in any given situation. Vera, through the rougher times in the book, where it would have been easier to panic, showed maturity and kept her head high and moved along with the flow of the drama, which I think helped her power through

Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde Mood Analysis

The book Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a very interesting book. The idea to create the book was because of a nightmare. In the novel Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson uses imagery, diction, and details to create a mysterious mood. Stephenson uses imagery in many ways to create a mysterious mood. One piece of evidence from the book of imagery is, “... and all as empty as a church.” (p.49) Churches are usually empty and if someone walks into a church or any room that is empty, it is mysterious…

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Sherlock Holmes: The Hound Of The Baskerville

interesting and mysterious feeling. For example, he uses a typical gothic setting out in the country in comparison to the ordinariness of London, in order to accomplish the special feel to the story. In addition, his word choice is thoughtful and precise and makes the reader picture the scene in his or her head. Last but not least, also the time setting contributes to the mysterious atmosphere throughout the book. One of the most important aspects of the interesting, mysterious aura in the book is how Sir…

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What Does Boo Radley Symbolize In To Kill A Mockingbird

except for Dill. And slowly, Jem and Scout. The book is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Some characters in the novel include Boo Radley, the mysterious neighbor no one knows. Jem Finch, son of Atticus, who doesn’t back down from a dare. Scout Finch, the daughter of Atticus and a tomboy. To Kill a Mockingbird is about curious kids trying to find out what Boo Radley looks like and the court case of Tom Robinson. The symbolism of Boo Radley is a mysterious, kind ghost, because he secretly leaves gifts…

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First Shot By Walter Sorrells

The book First Shot by Walter Sorrells is about a young boy named David Crandall living with his dad after his mother’s murder. He lives with his father in an old house on the property of the private arsenal school his father works at. David’s family has a long history with rifle shooting. David himself is a pretty good shooter but is devastated to find out that he didn’t make it onto the school’s team. When a member has to leave he gets his chance and makes the team. David’s biggest wish is to…

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'Club Of Losers' By Stephen King

you to a book by Stephen king - “it”. The book is about seven children who were faced with evil that doesn't even have a name in his home town of Derry in Maine. The plot of the book is: a summer of 1958. Small town of Derry in Maine is terrorized by a mysterious serial killer with an inhuman cruelty of death to children. Seven of eleven children — Richie Tozier, bill Denbrough, Beverly Marsh, Mike Hanlon, Eddie Kaspbrak, Ben Hanscom, and Stan Uris, each face separately with a mysterious evil, a terrifying…

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Essay on Tattoo History

Lineberry, “Tattoos: The Ancient and Mysterious History,” Greeks and Romans used tattoos as a way to identify someone with a religion, slave owner, or criminal. Tattoos were also used as a sign of worship and devotion. Tattoos also acted as a symbol of status in England in the late nineteenth century. In 1862, the Prince of Wales had the Jerusalem Cross tattooed on his arm on a trip to the Holy Land. Reference:Cate Lineberry, “Tattoos: The Ancient and Mysterious History, Tattoo in American The…

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Mark Haddon's Boom

enhance the previous “draft” book, which was published in 1992 by him. The previous version of Boom was named ‘Gridzbi Spudvetch!’. One of the main reasons that Mark Haddon rewrote this novel was due to the previous title of the book, ‘Gridzbi Spudvetch!’. No one could even pronounce the words and it did not have a true meaning to it. Also, the book did not sell much and soon Mark Haddon was forced to stop printing them due to a large profit loss. Despite the negatives, the book was written to entertain…

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To Kill A Mockingbird, By Harper Lee

learn how to cope with the way they are treated. Jem and Scout are beginning to grow more and more curious about the mysterious Boo Radley on their street, but they have to be careful because their curiosity may lead them into trouble. The two kids must learn to deal with the pressures of society. 3. The title To Kill a Mockingbird has significance that runs throughout the book. The mockingbird could represent Tom Robinsons and how he did not deserve to be killed. It could also represent Boo…

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Great Gatsby Point Of View Analysis

Scott Fitzgerald during the time after world war 1, it was the same time period in the book. "The Great Gatsby" tells a story about a man Name jay gatsby who is a famous millionaire, who was once poor that found a girl name Dasy the (love interest of the main character). F. Scott Fitzgerald Present Gatsby as a man that is irrational ,mysterious, driven, persists and embodiment of the American dream. In the book the point of view of the story is told in nick caraway perspective, an young Minnesota…

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How Does Agatha Christie Create Suspense In Ten Little Indians

in the nursery rhyme. Throughout the story, the author draws people in by having shocking twists, mysterious deaths, and a brutal suicide. This is a well written book full of suspense and action. In the novel the author’s writing is amazing. The author made everything dramatic, making it very appealing a variety of readers. Agatha Christie used abrupt events to make the story puzzling and mysterious for the reader. These elements help move the novel along and make the reader excited for the next…

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