1. Ordinary San Francisco: A Story
Written in 1899, Frank Norris" novel, McTeague serves as a view of San Francisco at the turn of the century. Norris illustrates what life was like in an ordinary community in San Francisco, by using descriptive imagery throughout the novel. ... He also gives a grim picture of survival in his depiction of San Francisco at the time. ... The fact of the matter is that San Francisco was not only different because of its physical setting. The social position of people at the time in San Francisco was also worth commenting on. ...
- Word Count: 952
- Approx Pages: 4