A marking above vowels in languages (such as German) that indicates a change in the sound of a vowel. Represented by two dots above the letter.

Actually very common in Kenya for polygamy to occur

With as much disorientation there is in this story, it is hard to believe Fletcher just somehow remembers someone he knew at the age of time so clearly. This may suggest that something serious or traumatic happened between these two people.

This could be expressing the fact that older generations are seeing a shift in how people wish to live their lives. This could be reflecting a time when people, young women in particular are starting to rebel against traditional norms and gender norms. His minimalist, tramp lifestyle is an appealing alternative to getting married and working in the home, raising a family. This makes the older generations upset that this break in tradition is occurring.

poorly dressed

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Type of house that Joyce may be writing about, or at least something similar.

overflowing, swelling, enlarged

People who have gone into the afterlife

A luxury cruise liner that was known for being very fast. It held the record for quickest transatlantic voyage for a very long time. It was also the largest ship built at the time. It played a significant role in WW1 when it transported troops and used as a hospital.

The author is telling us that when the audience of the poem has this experience they are really just sad because of their sentimental attitude.

The accents here used to stress different syllables throughout the poem.

Means to not take care of

Lark has a couple of different meanings. It is a type of bird, but that is not what is being meant here. It could be used to describe a moment of fun or feeling adventurous.

This is type of structure that acts as transition between land and sea for barges to dock and unload goods. These are very complex engineered structures that can use anchors and be built into the Earth.

Melbourne is a coastal city in Australia. In the 1800s, Britain sent their convicts to live in Australia, perhaps this man may have been a convict.

All the actors on stage are motionless and silent, giving the audience basically a live image of the scene

Rural area 30 miles south of London that was once one of the chief resorts of fashionable London society. During WWII it grew to be a prominent business area.

The women need to get to safety before nightfall when potential dangers could arise if they are out

By listing all these words the person reading this aloud would feel the words in their mouth and begin to salivate.

Henry Liddon was an Anglican priest, theologian, and close from of Edward Bouverie Pusey, a leader of the Oxford movement which sought to restore 18th century Catholic church discipline and classical learning.

Also known as "Anglo-Saxon" these are people that invaded to Britain via sailing on the North Sea from Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark. It is not well known why they invaded England, but it could have been to keep others out, as well as find better farmland.

Holmes is able to show his credibility as a detective through his specific observations that not many people would even find noticeable.

intense emotion or feeling

Genetic variation that creates distinct changes within an individual species. The most obvious example would be humans varying by male and female.

This section of the story is an addition to show children why the actions of child resulted in the consequences that it did.

This story is meant to show children that if they are nice and not selfish that they will be able to make it to heaven once they have passed away.

This clearly the suggest the little boy here is Jesus Christ himself after his crucifixion. Also, this is the same child that helped him get over being selfish. Children learn here the importance of Jesus and faith.

Common bird, usually small and brown

The personification of the garden gives the reader an emotional connection to what is happening due to the Giant's selfish actions. The image of a beautiful flower going back into the ground is meant to evoke emotion from the reader and be mad at the giant.

Peach trees can represent immortality and protection. The children will live long, happy lives if they eat this fruit from the tree.

Fir Trees can be very symbolic. They represent good things like friendship and truth. Fir trees are known for their ability to withstand conditions and remain strong and healthy at any time of the year. This would be a good home for the rabbits and represent a safe space for them.

Cats can often represent darkness and be mysterious. Generally being either feared or loved through history, depending on culture. Their dark, secretive nature can cause confusion or hesitation, and might be better left alone. This mention of the cat is an interesting addition to the story, and the fact that it is a white (pure) cat is odd in the context as well.

Since children's literature at the time is meant to teach children lesson's, Potter has demonstrated what could happen when you put yourself in a situation you should not be in. Getting wet unintentionally is one of the most annoying and inconvenient occurrences and could have been avoided if Peter had listened to his mother.

a kitchen utensil that has a wired or mesh bowl that extends from a handle. It is often used to separate finer particle from courser ones

The caterpillar and its mushroom could resemble some interesting symbolism here. Some readers find that the caterpillar poses a sexual threat to Alice, due to its phallic shape and Alice's sexual awakening. The mushroom causes her to change sizes, which could represent the frustrations that come with the body's changes during puberty.

where people would excrete their urine and fecal matter

In the 19th century, the Irish were fleeing poverty and the Great Famine in Ireland. They were usually unskilled labor workers that took low wage jobs in England. In addition, they were hated by the people of England, particularly because of their Roman-Catholic faith, facing discrimination from their Protestant neighbors.

rookery is another term for "slum" and is used to described area of dilapidated housing that is very crowded

Due to horrible living conditions, an attempt was made in 1841 to create building regulations, but it was unsuccessful. In 1844, the London Building Act extended a previous act from 1774 to improve housing and public health. Updated rules about the construction of these homes were implemented to address these problems. However, we are still nearly 30 years from when running water and drainage was required in homes.

There were no labor laws for slaves, instead they were worked as much as possible and only given enough food to stay alive. This allowed for the master's to get the most profit out of their work since they spent very little on those working for them.

a person who has mixed ancestry, usually having one white parent and one black parent

This is mentioned to ensure that no bias has been included in this story, and it is solely Mary Prince's experiences. This makes the piece more authentic, coming from third party source that has no ties to a higher authority.

a deceptive goal or hope according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary

This is a direct reference to Catholicism. She uses this as a rhetorical strategy that will make Catholics think about their actions since now their religion has been brought into it.

Possible rhetorical strategy used by Nicholls to distance the issue of slavery away from the people of England. By talking about slavery in a distant place, it makes it not a problem worth dealing with.

A Caribbean island nation that Christopher Columbus visited in 1493. First colonized by British and then the French, it was was place where sugar was very profitable, making it an hot spot for slaves to be imported to. The country along with the island of Barbuda are one independent island nation today.

Refers to the intervention of God. In this case, God has notified the crew of the uprising.

Also known as "sargassum" is a member of the brown algae family. It floats freely in the open ocean and does not pose a threat to human health. The algae contain numerous branches and holly, berry-like features.

The boy in the story has been blown to pieces by the explosions.

The booming shots here come from the gunpowder that has caught on fire, causing it to explode.

The boy in the poem is most likely not talking to a parent, yet "father" is referring to the the King who has assigned him with this task of fighting in war.

Direct allusion here to Milton's paradise lost, an epic from 1667 which tells the story of the fall of man.

The Druids were ancient people of Britain and France that were seen as messengers between the Gods and Humans. Their work was done through several roles including being teachers, philosophers, judges, or just sources of wisdom. Not much is known about these people and their origins are unknown as well.

Despotic governments are ruled usually by a tyrant or dictator. People living under a despotic government have few rights and most likely live in fear.

By adding thoughts of terror into something were terror is an external threat, then the sublime becomes stronger.