The numerous influences on Jack's formation of identity are alluded to in these passages; his strong bond with his mother is only threatened by male domination; and Dwight's negative influence of drinking is demonstrated as Jack and Chuck 'drunk from the bottle.' ... The meticulous actions of Dwight in the second passage reflect Jack's own attempt at carefully constructing an identity that will cover up the inner Toby. ... The 'white' paint with which Dwight covers not only the tree, but the whole house, even the ivory keys on the piano, symbolizes his sear...

• Word Count: 841
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The settings have a pivotal role in helping the reader understand identifications of the narrator, and helps show the passage of time. ... The passage of time, or so it seems to the narrator, occurs between the settings, and are due to the settings such as the airplane ride, the bus ride and the canoe trip into the jungle. ... The setting is a key tool that Carpentier uses in this novel and is central to everything that occurs in it....

• Word Count: 1028
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

This heightens the readers focus on this particular passage and therefore also the importance of the passage and setting. There are two key elements in the setting, the water, and its surroundings. ... It serves the purpose of being the key obstacle that needs to underline that she have gone trough a personal mental development by leaving the known habits on the beach. ...

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

In the end, though what Casy said to him, he came to understand that being with other people and focussing on the future were key to him. ... At the end of this passage, he mentioned that he knew "now a fella ain't no good alone." ...

• Word Count: 500
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School