Write an interpretive essay that analyzes
literature from the perspective of a quotation.
In your essay, interpret the quotation and
explain how it applies to literature you have
read. Support your viewpoint with evidence
from a variety of literary texts that you have
read. Include precise language and literary
terms. "That's what literature is. It's the people who went before us, tapping out messages from the past, from beyond the grave, trying to tell us
about life and death! Listen to them!"'

The book is 1984 by George Orwell.

The quote is:

“War is peace.

Freedom is slavery.

Ignorance is strength.”

Explanation:

1984 is about a totalitarian society led by a ruthless dictator named Big Brother, who might be or might not be real.

In this totalitarian society, the lives of people are controlled in every possible way: from the moment the wake up, to the work they do, to the moment they go to bed. Even thoughts are controlled.

However, the majority of people are like drones of the system because they have been brainwashed by the state, and one of the brainwashing techniques that the state uses is "doublespeak". Doublespeak consists in using one word to say the opposite.

In the quote, we can see doublespeak clearly: "war is peace", "freedom is slavery", "ignorance is strenght".

The totalitarian nations of this book are in perpetual war, but war brings peace according to the brainwashing. The people are slaves to the system, but they think they are actually "free". And they are also ignorant, but they believe that ignorance makes them "strong".

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Explanation:

It means your thoughts, actions, doubts, fears, choices etc, when no one else if there to influence you. Completely alone with your own subconcious vulnerable. If you are afraid when you are alone then you are afraid of yourself and ultimately others will pick up on that and play it but it comes from you. If you are happy with yourself and your own company, then you can be happy anywhere.

It basically implies that we cannot know our own character until it is tested and been in the worst places if we are good under stress then the rest is cruisy.

It means your character is a reflection of you on the inside. If you're in the dark, no one can see your physical attributes and will not be influenced by outward appearance. Instead, they see the real you. In other words, its like saying "don't judge a book by its cover." Character has nothing to do with outward appearance.

Character is who you are in the dark  

Character is the kind of person you are ..and obviously when you're in the dark, no one can see you.. so case in point, it means, what kind of person you are really shows when you think no one can see, or you think no one is looking.

What Dwight means to imply here is that your personal integrity is dependent entirely on what you do when you think no one is watching. How strong is your moral compass? Now I can think of a few books this quote would apply to, Wuthering Heights- or Scorpions. Scorpions from Walter Dean Meyers is about gang violence and the sort. So there's a lot of morality talk there. The prompt wants you to analyze a book you've read with Dwight's words in mind. You're looking for a book that has character integrity as a theme. Honesty, Deception, those kinds of conflicting themes.

Explanation:

There are many books in which I could pull from, but the best example would be The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien. Tolkien throws the reader into a mystical world set in Middle Earth. We are introduced with a Hobbit who enjoys a quaint simple life. Like many Hobbits, Bilbo Baggins does not like adventures, as it is not in their "nature." But Gandalf comes by to prove otherwise. During the novel, Bilbo is recruited by Gandalf to help a pack of Dwarves reclaim their lost home. When Bilbo accepted this journey, we are already seeing Bilbo's true colors coming through. Bilbo scurries along to meet the rest of his party as the entirety of Bag End shuns him. A great example of Bilbo's character in the dark is when he is literally in the dark. His quick thoughts are what saves him from being Gollum's next meal when he falls into his cave. Bilbo saved his own life that day because of his witty puzzles and quick actions against Gollum. At heart, Bilbo is an adventurer, just like the Took side of his family. With the help of a couple of new friends, Bilbo was able to show his "true character in the dark" to the world.

There are many books in which I could pull from, but the best example would be The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien. Tolkien throws the reader into a mystical world set in Middle Earth. We are introduced with a Hobbit who enjoys a quaint simple life. Like many Hobbits, Bilbo Baggins does not like adventures, as it is not in their "nature." But Gandalf comes by to prove otherwise. During the novel, Bilbo is recruited by Gandalf to help a pack of Dwarves reclaim their lost home. When Bilbo accepted this journey, we are already seeing Bilbo's true colors coming through. Bilbo scurries along to meet the rest of his party as the entirety of Bag End shuns him. A great example of Bilbo's character in the dark is when he is literally in the dark. His quick thoughts are what saves him from being Gollum's next meal when he falls into his cave. Bilbo saved his own life that day because of his witty puzzles and quick actions against Gollum. At heart, Bilbo is an adventurer, just like the Took side of his family. With the help of a couple of new friends, Bilbo was able to show his "true character in the dark" to the world.

Dwight Lyman Moody once said, "character is what you see in the dark." In other words, Sometimes who you really are is shown when nobody is there to witness it. This quotation is true, because, often people are at conflict with who they want to be when certain people are around, and can't come to terms with who they really are all together. I feel like this quote really relates to the short story, “Lather and Nothing Else” By, Hernando Tellez, The barber, in the safety of his own mind, has conflicted moments in which he considers murdering the captain, his hesitation shows his true character. When I read this quote I interpret it as, ‘Your true colors show when no one is looking.” I feel like the main point of this quote is not necessarily to teach but more to remind. What I mean by this is, sometimes we’ll hear something or see something, and it'll really connect in your brain and just make you think, “oh yeah.” What I feel like I can get out of this is to always be integrous of who you are, no matter

Explanation:

There are many books in which I could pull from, but the best example would be The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien. Tolkien throws the reader into a mystical world set in Middle Earth.

We are introduced to a Hobbit who enjoys a quaint simple life. Like many Hobbits, Bilbo Baggins does not like adventures, as it is not in their "nature." But Gandalf comes by to prove otherwise. During the novel, Bilbo is recruited by Gandalf to help a pack of Dwarves reclaim their lost home. When Bilbo accepted this journey, we are already seeing Bilbo's true colors coming through. Bilbo scurries along to meet the rest of his party as the entirety of Bag End shuns him. A great example of Bilbo's character in the dark is when he is literally in the dark. His quick thoughts are what saves him from being Gollum's next meal when he falls into his cave. Bilbo saved his own life that day because of his witty puzzles and quick actions against Gollum. At heart, Bilbo is an adventurer, just like the Took side of his family. With the help of a couple of new friends, Bilbo was able to show his "true character in the dark" to the world.

Explanation:

This is not mine but hope it's help!

There are many books in which I could pull from, but the best example would be The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien. Tolkien throws the reader into a mystical world set in Middle Earth. We are introduced with a Hobbit who enjoys a quaint simple life. Like many Hobbits, Bilbo Baggins does not like adventures, as it is not in their "nature." But Gandalf comes by to prove otherwise. During the novel, Bilbo is recruited by Gandalf to help a pack of Dwarves reclaim their lost home. When Bilbo accepted this journey, we are already seeing Bilbo's true colors coming through. Bilbo scurries along to meet the rest of his party as the entirety of Bag End shuns him. A great example of Bilbo's character in the dark is when he is literally in the dark. His quick thoughts are what saves him from being Gollum's next meal when he falls into his cave. Bilbo saved his own life that day because of his witty puzzles and quick actions against Gollum. At heart, Bilbo is an adventurer, just like the Took side of his family. With the help of a couple of new friends, Bilbo was able to show his "true character in the dark" to the world.