What is the archetypal setting in Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton.

The literal definition of the word “archetype” is “prime example” or the “original form” of something.  When applied to literature, an archetypal character, an archetypal symbol, or setting, is meant to represent a universal idea that is going to be expanded centrally in the plot.

Swiss psychiatrist, and the founder of the school of analytical psychology, Carl Jung, was the first to apply this terminology to literature. His premise was that there are “universal patterns” of representation that apply to people, places, and things. These universal patterns consistently repeat from plot to plot in literature, and audiences are also consistently attracted and connected to these archetypes.

For example, the image of “the hero,” the most important of all archetypes, conjures almost universally similar images across cultures and generations despite of their differences. The image of another archetype, “the anti-hero,” causes the same universal effects for its type.

As stated, there are also archetypes for settings. These are key places that elicit specific imagery and emotions in the readers. Archetypal settings range from the peaceful and plentiful “garden”-type setting, to the barren and desolate wasteland.

In the case of this particular novel, the town of Starkfield reunites all the descriptors that befit the archetypal setting known as “The Wasteland.”

The opposite of “The Garden,” an archetype that elicits Paradise, “The Wasteland” is a place of loneliness and desolation. In this setting, there is also despair, sadness, desperation, isolation, and remoteness.

Notice how Ethan’s life, which is already limited and filled with dead dreams, disillusion, and silence, is made worse by the environment that surrounds him.  Starkfield is described as “barren,”primarily, and “cold.” The winter seems to never stop, and drives people to make decisions out of desperation.  One of these decisions happened when Ethan asked Zeena to marry him for fear of living alone in the farm under those circumstances.  This even led Ethan, later on in life, to wonder if things had been different had his mother died in the spring, and not during winter.  

Some of the most common archetypes for setting also include:

“The Underworld:” Like in The Odyssey  and “The Wilderness (forest):” Central setting in The Scarlet Letter

Other archetypal settings follow the traits of the original (below), but may be differentiated to fit the plot. Regardless of their exact similarity to the original, they keep the premise of what the setting is meant to represent: a) The Crossroads, b) The Labyrinth, c) The Castle or, d) The Tower are some additional examples.

`cos(2x) - cos(x) = 0` Find the exact solutions of the equation in the interval [0, 2pi).

`cos(2x)-cos(x)=0 , 0<=x<=2pi`

using the identity `cos(2x)=2cos^2(x)-1`

`cos(2x)-cos(x)=0`

`2cos^2(x)-1-cos(x)=0`

Let cos(x)=y,

`2y^2-y-1=0`

solving using the quadratic formula,

`y=(1+-sqrt((-1)^2-4*2(-1)))/(2*2)`

`y=(1+-sqrt(9))/4=(1+-3)/4=1,-1/2`

`:. cos(x)=1, cos(x)=-1/2`

cos(x)=-1/2

General solutions are,

`x=(2pi)/3+2pin, x=(4pi)/3+2pin`

Solutions for the range `0<=x<=2pi` are,

`x=(2pi)/3 , x=(4pi)/3`

cos(x)=1

General solutions are,

`x=0+2pin`

solutions for the range `0<=x<=2pi`  are,

`x=0 , x=2pi`

combine all the solutions ,

`x=0, x=2pi , x=(2pi)/3 , x=(4pi)/3`

What is Dill's goal in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird?

Dill’s goal in the novel is to basically fit in and find people he feels care about him.  At the beginning of the novel when we first meet Dill, he brags and tells stories about adventures and movie vampires.  He also over-inflates his father’s character and abilities.   Dill doesn’t know his real dad, and tells Scout and Jem that his step-father abuses him by locking him up in the basement in chains.  Dill’s over-exaggeration of the real facts represents his plea for attention.  Throughout the reading, Dill is really on his own.  He has a mother who really doesn’t care about him, and he even runs away from home to get back to the stable life Scout and Jem live.  He also finds a father figure in Atticus, and Atticus’ wisdom and understanding draws him to Maycomb where he feels wanted and cared for.  Dill is a very sensitive child who lies to fit in and to hopefully be accepted by Scout and Jem.  Because he is an outsider and not a Maycomb native (he’s visiting Miss Stephanie Crawford, his aunt), he tries desperately to win everyone’s favor through his stories and charm.  

What are the similarities between the Puritans and the Quakers?

The Puritans and Quakers were similar in that both religious groups faced persecution in England and sought religious freedom in the American colonies; however, the religions differ widely in their beliefs. Quakerism, officially known as the Religious Society of Friends or simply Friends, arose in England as dissenters from the Church of England. Believers in the ability of people to follow what they called their "inner light" to reach a direct relationship with God without help from clergy, they were heavily persecuted in England until the late 1700s. As a result, many Quakers came to the New World, where they lived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony until many were banished. They also lived in other colonies, including Rhode Island and New Amsterdam (they also faced persecution in New Amsterdam). The Quaker leader William Penn founded the Pennsylvania colony in 1681 as a place where all religions, including Quakers, could practice freely. Quakers were opposed to slavery and pushed for its abolition. They also favored women's rights, pacifism, fair treatment for the mentally ill, and fair treatment of Native Americans.

The Puritans were similar to the Quakers in that they also faced persecution in England and went to the New World to find a place where they could practice their religion freely--first in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. They were followers of John Calvin, the Protestant leader who wanted to cleanse the Church of England of Roman Catholic rituals. While they, like the Quakers, were unhappy with the Church of England, they sought to reform it from within, and they remained part of that church. Unlike the Quakers, their government involved persecuting others and was not open to other religions. They also did not believe in the "inner light," or one's personal connection with God without intervention from clergy, and they did not believe in pacifism or the rights of Native Americans. Over time, many descendants of the original Puritans came to advocate abolitionism (the end of slavery), however. Puritans and Quakers were also similar in that they were known for their industriousness and hard work. 

To find the best way to communicate with someone, I can: 1. Speak to family or 2. Speak to care workers or 3. Speak to friends.

The best way to communicate with someone is to speak with that person directly.

However, there may be situations where it is not possible to speak with the individual directly - for example, a baby or an unconscious person.

In cases where you cannot speak directly to a person, you should seek out the person legally allowed to make decisions for that individual. In the case of the baby, that would be the legal guardian. In the case of an unconscious adult, it may be next of kin or the person may have appointed a non-family member.

It is always best to check, rather than assume. For example, usually parents are the legal guardians of a baby, sometimes this is not the case. Legal guardianship may have been passed to a grandparent or the state. Always be sure to clarify the identity of the person you speak with, and their legal responsibilities. 

What signs do we see in the text of Young Goodman Brown that this destination is a frightening one on this particular night of the year?

One of the things about Young Goodman Brown is the way reality and dream interpenetrate. The story begins with Goodman Brown leaving on a mysterious journey; his wife, Faith, asks him not to go, and he thinks to himself that it is good she does not know what "work is to be done tonight," and the thought of her purity makes him want to hurry and be finished with his current "evil purpose."

We don't know what his "purpose" is, but there is plenty to suggest that Goodman Brown is into some scary stuff. Goodman Brown enters the forest where he fears there might be "a devilish Indian behind every tree." The man he is to meet in the forest has a strange resemblance to Goodman Brown -- could he be his father? He carries a staff worked into the shape of a snake, which seems to move, though it must be an "ocular deception." Later they overtake Goody Cloyse, Goodman Brown's old teacher and spiritual advisor, on the path. Goody Cloyse talks about the "meeting" and how "a nice young man is to be taken into communion tonight." She complains how her broomstick has "disappeared," and about having to walk, and the old man throws his snake-staff down before her, which causes her to vanish.

Clearly, at this point, though we do not know exactly with the meeting might be, we have left the daylight world of Salem village and have entered shadow world in which people who we presumed to be good are in fact just the opposite. This insight is brought home to Him when he reaches the meeting and finds that he himself, and his wife Faith, are the ones to be baptized in evil!

What are some themes in Chapter 10 of To Kill A Mockingbird?

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Chapter 10 is a pivotal chapter in To Kill a Mockingbird because we learn more about Atticus, because we get insight into the meaning of the novel’s title,  and because Jem and Scout learn several lessons. Jem and Scout are having some problems with their classmates at school because of Atticus’ involvement in the Tom Robinson rape trial.  Scout, however, has promised Atticus that she won’t fight anymore. Scout has to show restraint against the cruel words of her classmates.  This could be one theme we see—keeping promises and showing courage even when pushed to one’s limit.  Jem, however, thinks Atticus is a “dud” of a father; he won’t play with Jem in an annual football game, he won’t teach Jem and Scout how to shoot their BB guns, and he’s just boring!  However, Jem’s respect (another theme) grows when Atticus shoots a rabid dog that has wondered into town.  Atticus is known as “Ol’ One Shot Finch in the community for his dead eye skills with a shot gun.  After Atticus shoots the dog, Jem finds a newfound respect for his father and wants to be like him.

The most important theme in Chapter 10 is one of caring for and protecting the innocent.  In this chapter, we understand the reason for the title of the novel. Miss Maudie tells Scout and Jem that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because they are beautiful creatures that only sing for our enjoyment.  The mockingbird represents the innocent in the story, people like Boo Radley and Tom Robinson.  Therefore, the most important theme to be recognized in Chapter 10 is that of protecting the innocent.

Other themes could include:

Appearance v reality—Atticus appears to be one way but, in reality, is the opposite.

Racism—the derogatory comments of Scout and Jem’s classmates show their racist views.  The rabid dog is a symbol of racism as well.  It is “diseased” and rabid, much like those who believe in being superior to others in the story.