How does pearl change throughout the scarlet letter?

In the wagon where the bread had landed, a battle had ensued. men were hurling themselves against each other, trampling, tearing at and mauling each other. beasts of prey unleashed, animal hate in their eyes. an extraordinary vitality possessed them, sharpening their teeth and nails. -night, elie wiesel what is the tone of this passage? which group of words from the text best reveals this tone? how does the tone contribute to the author's viewpoint? intro done

What effect is created by the plaque posted on the gate at the entrance to the family's home in nadine gordimer's "once upon a time"? the words written on the plaque offer readers a foreshadowing of the story's outcome without revealing the actual conclusion, the author's use of flashback allows readers to understand what is at the heart of the issues of encroachment in the suburban neighborhood the repetition of the words written on the plaque presents an oxymoron because readers already sense that the plaque has been ineffective in warding off intruders. the author introduces a paradox in which readers are presented with a warning notice when no actual infraction has taken place.

What else do you think experts can learn from studying the language of written work? what do you think is the value of studying the language of william shakespeare whose writing is over hundreds of years old?