In groups the class shared with each other their insight and opinions on the novel. ... Another interesting quote that was brought up was about how Jack and Ralph were very alike and different at the same time. ... The questions were the most interesting part of the book club experience as everyone had very thought-provoking questions to share. ... There was a great amount of themes as well as symbols within the story and along with the language Golding utilizes made many passages memorable and significant. It also gave many opportunities for readers to ask questions about the novel. ...

• Word Count: 721
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

At the point in the novel when this passage was presented, George Eliot has established numerous ideals of English provincial life in the 1830's. ... As alluded to in the above passage, Eliot examines male and female relationships and the role that both sexes played during courting and marriage. ... He is uninterested in marital bliss or even how he can contribute to his wife's happiness. ... Dorothea starts to question the idea of an investment marriage' and admits that her marriage is not what she hoped for. ... For example, once married, "How was it that in the weeks sin...

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I will argue why, and discuss how, Little Women and Peter Pan fall into this category of educating their respective readers. ... Because Alcott is teaching her young readers what it means to grow up, she must face the question of Jo's fate in the novel: will she remain independent and romantic, or will she conform to custom and marry? Of course we know the answer to this question is the latter, but some critics are displeased with Alcott's decision. ... In this passage, it seems that Barrie is attempting to strike a bit of fear into the reader, with the sudden declaration that Nev...

• Word Count: 1473
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

This can't be a coincidence as it occurs with great frequency. The recurring passages hint at subtle connections between the three volumes of the novel. The word ambulance' for example is mentioned only three times in the work: "I don't know how I got there. ... I was helped- (Molloy) "I do not remember how I got here. ... In his work Watt, Beckett clearly states his dislike of the semi-colons when Watt says: "How hideous is the semicolon-(Fletcher 134-135). ...

• Word Count: 779
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

When he was asked by Geoff Hancock in 1989 how he reacted to reviews, he replied: "In all modesty, I must admit that so far, I have only received positive reviews. ... Hancock continues to stress how well Mistry has done in such a short time and proposes, "Is writing a gift you have?" Mistry counters the question by asking "Is it a gift? ... Another question arises when considering the two novels: does the expose of political corruption and tyranny during Indira Gandhi's tenure still hold that much interest? ... As in his treatment of Parsi society, he transforms the historical situations...

• Word Count: 4675
• Approx Pages: 19
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

When he was asked by Geoff Hancock in 1989 how he reacted to reviews, he replied: "In all modesty, I must admit that so far, I have only received positive reviews. ... Hancock continues to stress how well Mistry has done in such a short time and proposes, "Is writing a gift you have?" Mistry counters the question by asking "Is it a gift? ... Another question arises when considering the two novels: does the expose of political corruption and tyranny during Indira Gandhi's tenure still hold that much interest? ... As in his treatment of Parsi society, he transforms the historical situations...

• Word Count: 4673
• Approx Pages: 19
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Emma wants to match Harriet with Mr. ... The author uses this type of behavior in Emma to make the reader question their feelings about her. As soon as Emma seems to be doing something good for Harriet by teaching her how to be a lady, Emma says or does something extremely rude to set a bad example to Harriet. ... Because of the way that other characters in the novel speak about Emma, it is easy to see how the author truly feels. ... As she is about to enter the Bates' house she thinks to herself, "She had never rejoiced at the sound before, nor ever before entered the passage, nor w...

• Word Count: 1855
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School