... New York and become a writer. "Her law studies proved to be 'good training for a writer' because they promote logical thinking and because law cases are an excellent source for story ideas" (Matuz 239). When her father became ill, she was forced to split her time between New York and Monroeville, Alabama. "In her native town she was surrounded by the setting of her novel; an old house where a mysterious recluse might live, the courtroom, and the lawyer's office" (Matuz 239). This environment and her southern background proved to be the perfect combination for writing a story about life in a quiet town in Alabama. ...

... a kind of fish.) It all started when Elmer Drimsdale, school genius invented somethingthat is sort of like a television broadcaster. He didn't know it really worked!!!! When Bruno and Boots found out their school was broke and needed more money, Bruno began to think up schemes to put their school on the map.All his attempts seemed to fail, so he vented his anger on the television broadcaster, not knowing it actually worked. He accidently broadcasted many announcements, declaring 'The Fish' will seek his revenge. During these broadcasts, the video camera was focused on a poster of a salmon. The police thinks that ...

... his grandmother the Countess Fedotovna knows a secret that can make Hermann a very wealthy man. The secret being that three cards can make him the fortune he needs to sustain him for the rest of his life. Realizing the opportunity for untold fortune, Hermann proceeds in putting together a plan to befriend Lisaveta Ivanovna, the Countess’ servant girl, in hopes in gaining this secret. They arrange to meet in the late of night, but instead of seeing Lisaveta, Hermann takes a detour to the Countess’ study for a confrontation with the Countess herself. Out of desperation, Hermann insists that the Countess divul ...

... simple and understandable. He certainly fits a represented category of serial killer. Serial killers must fulfill certain conditions to be considered as such. First, there must be repetition. A person who has murdered once does not fit the profile of serial murderer. Second, the murderer must operate in one on one encounters. He/she does not involve other parties; the murderer encounters the victim alone and has no accessories in the killing. Third, the serial killer’s victims are secondary victims. There is little or no prior contact between the perpetrator and the victim. It is noted, though, that pri ...

... leave him with an understanding and acceptance in his adult life of his earlier passionate pursuits. He becomes aware of the consequences that love and adulterous affairs can have and his early romantic notions are replaced with a realistic outlook on love. Because Vladimir's education in the matters of the heart comes at the age of sixteen, when he hopelessly falls in love with the older and craftier Zinaida, it is only natural that his experience brims with romantic raptures and tribulations. He comes into the experience with ideal notions of romanticism which he acquires from the poetry and romantic literatu ...

... in thy hate.” Iago says: Despise me if I do not. Three great ones of the city, In personal suit to make me his lieutenant, Off-capped to him; and, by the faith of man, I know my price; I am worth no worse a place. But he, as loving his own pride and purposes, Evades them with a bombast circumstance. (I, I, 9-13) Iago is slowly plotting against Othello to ruin his life for placing Michael Cassio ahead of him in the lieutenant ranking. So Iago plans on getting revenge by using Othello’s love for his wife against him. Iago plants the idea that Desdemona Othello’s wife is having an affair with Mi ...

... these characters live in is unimaginable. It seems that they are being held hostage or being kept in prisons, yet they are almost completely free. Winston is living life on camera because of the telescreens that watch his every move, and Offred’s life is supervised by Aunts and guards regardless of the situation. She is taken to the bathroom, watched while she sleeps, and even though she is constantly being watched, her face cannot be seen. She wears white wings on her face so that no one can see her and the only way she can see out is by sneaking short peeks at the outside world. In both of these books, 19 ...

... Boo Radley because he chooses to stay in his house, while Tom Robinson is stereotyped by Maycomb because of his skin color. Rumors are spread about these men because most of Maycomb is guilty of prejudice. Boo Radley is generally gossiped about by Miss Stephanie Crawford. Miss Stephanie recounts to Jem about rumors spread about Boo Radley. “So Jem received much of his information from Miss Stephanie Crawford...�( Lee, TKAM 11 ). Miss Stephanie explains a erroneous rumor about Boo. “As Mr. Radley passes by, Boo drove the scissors into his parent's leg...� ( 11 ). Tom Robinson is prejudged by many people, ...

... This was only one of many. Most of the murders were conducted, BY ORDER OF OFFICERS, to round-up the families from their homes, forced into ditches, and shot. Women dove to cover their children. Later, children just old enough to walk crawled out from under their mutilated mothers' bodies, only to be shot as target practice by the GIs. It is later estimated that approximately 500 civilians were murdered, and (probably) no VC were in the area. I could go into detail about the killing. However, most of the book was devoted to the time before the massacre, and afterward. The officers and GIs of "Charli ...

... it has no odor. The other of course would not have known that. The poison could also be very accesable to the doctor. In Mrs. Rogers case, (the 2nd murder) the doctor gave her what was said to sleeping pills, but they could easily have been something else. Who would really know? General MacArthur was the next to be killed . He wasn't poisoned, but hit on the head with a lifesaver. This murder was committed while the men were searching the island. Even though one single person had an alabi for their whereabouts when he was killed. Dr. Armstrong did stray from his group. When the General didn't show up f ...