Book Review: ‘Master and Commander’ by Patrick O’Brien
The novel “Master and Commander” follows naval officer Jack Aubrey and physician Stephen Maturin during the Napoleonic Wars, blending friendship and adventure.
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Great Lakes Pirates: Revealing Michigan’s Forgotten Outlaws
Michigan’s rich history includes pirate lore on the Great Lakes, with infamous figures like Dan Seavey involved in illegal activities for personal gain.
Literary and Historical Stockades: Definition and History
In Treasure Island, characters utilize a stockade as a fortified location for defense, shelter, and supply storage.
How to Enrich Characters and Plot with Conflict
Conflicts in stories involve more than just good versus bad. There are internal conflicts within characters and external conflicts in the story world. Understanding both enriches storytelling.
Metaphorical Loss in Hemingway’s ‘The Three-Day Blow’
In Michigan’s autumn, Hemingway’s “Three Day Blow” captures loss, metaphorically tying the end of nature with the protagonist’s emotions.
Embracing Threshold Concepts for Growth
Threshold concepts in writing challenge and transform our thinking, requiring metacognition and collaboration to overcome. Revision and feedback are crucial.
Defining Anaphora through Emotion, Emphasis, and Rhythm
Anaphora is a powerful rhetorical tool, repeating words for emphasis, emotion, and lyrical rhythm in writing.
A Poem About Changing Emotions: “From a Heart in a Season”
I’m sharing a poem today that explores love’s endurance through seasons. From cold to fall, love persists despite changing surroundings.
Poems About Optimism: “The Sun as I’ve Seen It”
Staying optimistic in gloomy times is crucial. A poem reflects finding sunshine amidst passing clouds and storms.