Hawthorne's ongoing theme shows how striving for perfection can wind up being the downfall of mankind. ... When he finally achieved his perception of the perfect wife, she was gone. ... Those men would have been more than happy to have been with Georgiana, even with the birthmark on her face. ... He is absolutely disgusted with the birthmark, but she stayed with him. ... Humans are born with imperfections and will make mistakes. ...

• Word Count: 1024
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Her works were primarily symbolic and filled with superb visual images. ... It concerns with the problem of oppression regarding political, sexual, emotional, spiritual and intellectual issues. ... And every time he would take his meal with them, he would not take a look at Minnie. ... This was the main reason why James did not gave any attention and interest with Minnie during meals with Marshes. ... She looked at life, played the game, had gone with the flow of the wind, and tried to conceal the pain she was suffering. ...

• Word Count: 1423
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

"Kino stepped to the doorway and looked out...The thin dog cameto him, and threshed itself in greeting like a wind ©blown flag,and Kino looked down at it and didn't see it. ... He then treats it with a smallremedy. ... Once the doctor leaves the house, Kino no longer hears theevil music that once played with his ears. ... The song of thefamily that once held his morals in place was gone, as the songof the pearl had worked its way through to him. ... "Juana watched him with worry, but she knew him and she knew shecould help him best by being silent and by being near. ...

• Word Count: 1167
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

The ground was frozen solid although no snow had fallen and the east winds were more severe than ever. ... When Nat went outside he saw that thousands of gulls had risen and were trying their strength against the wind. ... As a form of defense he takes a hoe with him. ... On the way home after sending Jill with Mr. ... Trying to protect his head with his arms, he ran for the cottage. ...

• Word Count: 4431
• Approx Pages: 18
• Grade Level: High School

The ground was frozen solid although no snow had fallen and the east winds were more severe than ever. ... When Nat went outside he saw that thousands of gulls had risen and were trying their strength against the wind. ... As a form of defense he takes a hoe with him. ... On the way home after sending Jill with Mr. ... Trying to protect his head with his arms, he ran for the cottage. ...

• Word Count: 4405
• Approx Pages: 18
• Grade Level: High School