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I think the pigeon represents freedom.

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:50:15 PST

I think the pigeon represents freedom.

Read the book again and notice how the characters talk. Try to imitate...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:49:21 PST

Read the book again and notice how the characters talk. Try to imitate that way in writing a letter.

Another approach to this, outside of form and structure, would be to...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:24:23 PST

Another approach to this, outside of form and structure, would be to become involved in the characterization of each in the letters. Remember that a letter, such as the one you are being asked to write, is a written reflection of the character of the person. This means, when you are writing a letter from Stevens' point of view, you will have to "get inside his head" and figure out how would he write to Miss Kenton. Some questions to...

In some respects, I believe we can argue that the pigeon represents from...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:18:01 PST

In some respects, I believe we can argue that the pigeon represents from where to where Stevens has to go. Remember the scene is when the pigeon enters and Stevens is startled by it, paralyzed with inaction- a similar theme in his time at Darlington Hall. His new owner is the one who approaches the bird and releases it. Stevens looks at it out the window, almost with a spirit of inspiration on his face. Perhaps, the meaning of this is...

The Butler Did It--A Mock Trial for "The Remains of the Day"

the pigeon at the end of the film symbolises freedom, in opposition to...

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 03:30:51 PST

the pigeon at the end of the film symbolises freedom, in opposition to Stevens' life, who is returning to serve at Darlington Hall.

On the surface, the light/dark motif symbolizes the golden age of the...

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:17:40 PST

On the surface, the light/dark motif symbolizes the golden age of the great houses (the 1920s/1930s) and being in service, compared to the postwar period when, not only have the great houses become economically unfeasible, but the honor of "being in service" has also declined.But in another, deeper sense, the play of light and shadow reflects Stevens' acknowledgement of the truth of Lord Darlington and his role in his role in Nazi...

In the novel, 'The Remains of the Day', how is the theme of light and...

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:23:37 PST

In the novel, 'The Remains of the Day', how is the theme of light and dark used as a metaphor for Stevens' life?

Stevens does want to be just like his father because his father was the...

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:02:19 PST

Stevens does want to be just like his father because his father was the epitome of what a perfect butler should be. His father put his duty as a butler above all else, and Stevens strives to achieve this level of dedication to duty as well. A good butler took pride in his work, paying attention to every detail necessary in running a large house. He needed to plan and organize every part of the gentleman's life he served, and he needed to do it...

In the novel, "The Remains of The Day," was it Mr. Stevens'...

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:37:29 PST

In the novel, "The Remains of The Day," was it Mr. Stevens' intent to become like his father? If so, why?

Mr. Stevens represents the specific character of "the butler",...

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:35:37 PST

Mr. Stevens represents the specific character of "the butler", a historically specific individual who has become almost an archetype in literature. Consider the popular murder-mystery pronouncement: "The butler did it!" When audiences picture the character of the butler, the image has been stereotyped: a quiet, reserved, and respectful man, happy to do his duty and keep his master's secrets.Stevens certainly fits...

To what extent is the narrator of "Remains of the Day" the...

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:34:31 PST

To what extent is the narrator of "Remains of the Day" the embodiment of a particular member of a historically specific society?

Your grammar book will probably have a section on letter writing, but...

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:17:47 PST

Your grammar book will probably have a section on letter writing, but there are also lots of places online that will help you format and punctuate properly. Below is a link that will lead you through either friendly or business letters.http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/letter_generator/For the message of both letters, you'll need to revisit the book and put yourself in the shoes of those characters. What would they say to one...

Remains of the Day Letter

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:12:19 PST

book Remains of the day by Kazuo Ishiguro, i have been sasked to write a letter to miss kenton from Stevens and a reply from miss kenton to stevens.

i can write a letter but not necessarilly the way an examination board would appriciate. can anyone help with the layout or format of a letter. punctuation recomended using and any other hints to help me get a good grade. what sort of word i would use and to help make my letters feel...

The biggest change in Stevens throughout the story is psychological. ...

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:22:21 PST

The biggest change in Stevens throughout the story is psychological. At the beginning, he holds fast to the principles of decorum that have kept him loyal to Darlington and prevented him from forming relationships. He believes in the propriety and need for his reserve. However, at the end of the novel, he expresses regret for his life behavior. He wishes he could have behaved differently. He is unable at this point in his life to...

First of all, you need to be clear on what your assignment is. Are you...

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:31:18 PST

First of all, you need to be clear on what your assignment is. Are you writing an essay? Are you supposed to comment on the section you described?In any essay, you need to take a stand and use quotations from the book to back up, explain, or illustrate the point you want to make. Don't just throw them in for the sake of having a quotation. Start with a guiding question, such as "Does Lord Darlington really respect Stevens?" and use...

First, you need to be sure of your purpose in the paper. Every paper...

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:20:40 PST

First, you need to be sure of your purpose in the paper. Every paper you write should be your ideas--not just a bunch of quotes from elsewhere tied together with a few buts, ands, and therefores.What is your main idea? What are you trying to get across to the reader (are you saying that Stevens did or did not change)?THEN, what are your reasons for saying this? You should have a minimum of 2-3 strong reasons for believing your main idea...

How do I include quotations in my assignment, and when do I fit them in?...

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:32:09 PST

How do I include quotations in my assignment, and when do I fit them in? My assignment is on how Stevens has changed in Remains of the Day.

How has Stevens changed from Chapter 1 to the last chapter in...

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:04:11 PST

How has Stevens changed from Chapter 1 to the last chapter in "Remains of the Day"?

I think the main difference between Stevens at the beginning and end of...

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:42:57 PST

I think the main difference between Stevens at the beginning and end of the book is that, in reflecting on his past, he is aware that Lord Darlington, to whom he devoted his life, was not the great person that Stevens believed he was. I also think you are right, however, in concluding that Stevens, despite this realization, has not changed much at all.As a butler, Stevens believes that the best thing he can do in life is to "serve...