The dining room to which ivan conducted him was in many ways remarkable. there was a medieval magnificence about it; it suggested a baronial hall of feudal times with its oaken panels, its high ceiling, its vast refectory table where twoscore men could sit down to eat. about the hall were mounted heads of many animals—lions, tigers, elephants, moose, bears; larger or more perfect specimens rainsford had never seen. at the great table the general was sitting, alone. the narrative point of view in this excerpt allows the reader to experience

 C. Rainsford’s impression of the dining room.

a compare and contrast essay is a piece of formal writing in which the author focus on the similarities between two ideas, objects, places, etc., and the differences between them. there are some aspects that the author should take into account when he/she is crafting the essay. first, the author has a clear idea of the effect that he/she wants to produce on the audience (a purpose). his/her main idea should be presented in the thesis statement in a simple but effective way which gives the audience a clear idea of the content and the direction of the essay. in addition, it is also important to focus to the similarities and differences that not only are interesting and relevant to the reader but also provide a new, impressive point of view or deeper understanding of a topic.