Many students would think that reading a historical novel would just be like reading any old history book, but reading this novel was much easier than reading a history textbook. ... Different countries, different people, and different situations were described so vividly that mental pictures were placed in ones mind as the reading progressed. ... One minute the reader is reading about Leopold II and in the blink of an eye, he or she is reading about Sanford. ... There were a few places where the Nazis were mentioned, but the Nazis were not around for about another 100 years later. ... It...

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This detailed account of the Misfit directly foreshadows the family's encounter with him later in the story, leaving the reader to ponder how and when the encounter will take place. ... The cat will eventually play a large role in the family's misfortunes, but, upon first reading, one does not realize this. ... O"Connor's mention of a family burying ground belonging to a plantation is a foreshadowing as to how the story will later develop. ... Readings on Flannery O"Connor. ... Literature: An Introduction to Critica...

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In reading Tale of Two Cities there are many contributors to necessary elements that are needed to create a novel and they are the plot, setting, group of characters, mood and the theme. ... It is obvious that through reading novels that characters are essential to the development of the plot of this novel as any other. ... The novel takes place in England and France during the late seventeen hundreds. ...

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Later on, when everything is setup, every person had to pick a paper from "the black box" (foreshadowing), even the children. ... After reading that part, we're asking ourselves why are the boys collecting stones and guarding it? This let us know that the stones will play an important role in the story later on. ... After reading that part, the question that comes to our mind is "Why are the women afraid of the pile of stones?". ... This lets us know that there's something strange, dark and sinister going on and, therefore , we can predict what's going to happen later on. ...

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The visual interpretation is more efficient because this scene is critical to show an important development in Tessie's character portrayed later in the story. ... The literature could not place a mental picture of that magnitude, by just reading it, however, the film version gives a giant glass window into the tone of the scene. ... When reading the story many people were outraged at the so-called tradition, and its barbaric practices, but someone watching the movie may interpret that scene as a holding onto of a part of a culture. ... Like an answer to a question that no one asked th...

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This successful, symbolic and suspenseful tale was written in the late 1950s. ... Jerry finds some locals to play with, but after a while they disappear underwater and reappear a couple of minutes later beyond the rocks in the sea. ... I would recommend it to most people who enjoy reading overall, because I think they would also find Lessing's style interesting and appealing. I think it would be worth reading more pieces of the writer's work to see if she has used the same style and if they are as successful. ...

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Later that year just before it begins to snow, Tim and his father travel to Verplancks Point. ... There are many challenges you will face in life, and by trying to overcome them it will help you later on in life. ... I felt the lead was very good because it made me want to keep reading the book. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy reading historical fiction and books with some suspense and adventure. ...

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Others, whom view children's literature as appropriate reading for children argue with the knowledge of a culture's notion of what a child is. ... A child who is interested in reading all literature should be mature or shouldn't easily be influenced by the text. In this case, some children potentially could be influenced negatively when reading Harry Potter considering all the violence that is incorporated within. ... An understanding of literary characters is one of the first ways a young child has of making sense of what it is to be human later on in their life. ...

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Of course I was reading pretty quickly to finish this novel due to the fact that I really took my time at the beginning so I did not miss important information. ... Figuring that this too would be explained later, I read on. ... I am also very interested in reading his other novels and out of all the novels we have read, I did like this the most because it truely spawned very much interest in this novel and his other ones. ...

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Later Lorry and Lucie nurse the doctor back to health, thus he was "Recalled to life". ... Later in the novel Charles is "Recalled to life" with the help of Sydney Carton. ... From the beginning of the novel when Jerry Cruncher receives a letter reading "RECALLED TO LIFE", to the end when Sydney Carton sacrifices himself for Charles Darney, the theme "Recalled to life" relates to the majority of the characters....

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Book Review A Lesson Before Dying A Lesson Before Dying was written by Ernest J. Gaines. The novel takes place in the late 1940s. It is about a man named Jefferson who witnessed a shoot out in a liquor store. He is the only survivor so the town automatically assumes it was his fault. He is sente...

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These books were later put together to form the novel The Catcher in the Rye. ... After reading the novel, then reading about J.D. ... Even from reading just the first couple chapters, I began to get sick of how much Holden complained and just viewing everything from the same way he saw life. ... Some people, however, think that he is just spends his time in there reading or meditating (Morrill). ...

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He later learns that the victim in the crime is his best friend Henry Clerval. ... He later discovers that Elizabeth was killed by the monster and this crushes him. ... One example of this is when the monster becomes educated and learns to speak and read through observing the DeLacy family and reading a few books that they own. ... The reader must use a willing suspension of disbelief when reading this novel, and if they do, they will find it to be a very enjoyable story. ...

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This would influence him in his love life later. ... This reading would be a critical part of David's friendship with James Steerforth. It was David's recollection of these stories that intrigued Steerforth enough to ask him to stay up late with him. ... This becomes very important later in David's tale. ...

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Henry James's - The Turn of the Screw From the moment of its publication, The Turn of the Screw has continuously been a challenge both for the common reading and for criticism. ... Guided by the will of knowledge and of making sense, understanding is our basic expectation when reading the short-story. ... After finishing reading, we feel puzzled and frustrated which is due to the sudden ending, in contrast with the extended beginning. ... While reading he objects to having available only the governesses perspective and wonders who pulls the strings there. ... "The Prologue" works ...

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Lamb to the slaughter By Roald Dahl After reading the short story "Lamb to the slaughter" by Roald Dahl, I have been asked to answer the question, "what is Roald Dahl's view of women presented in the short story "Lamb to the slaughter"?. ... This anticipation is heightened at the same time "when the clock said ten minutes to five she began to listen, and a few moments later, punctually as always, she heard the tyres on the gravel outside and the car door slamming- Patrick is represented as a happy, content man who changes when some incident occurs. ...

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Silko's short story "Lullaby" lends itself well to close reading and analysis. ... After close reading "Lullaby", I came to the conclusion that the feelings of the protagonist, Ayah, presented the theme of fear and the ability of other feelings to conquer fear. ... The story began with Ayah in the later years of her life. ... They informed Ayah that Jimmie had died, and they later took Danny and Ella away from her. ... Ayah's time of reflection by the creek took place late in her life and during winter. ...

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Given the time frame and setting Eckels made several unwise decisions that endangered him and ended up killing him later on. ... To someone reading the story for only literal meaning this part may have little to no significance, however it connects to the time Bradbury was living in while writing the short story. In the late 1940s and early 1950s the world was going through changes that were cause for concern specifically to the United States. ...

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Then later in this chapter she is relating the story of selling her maize in the city and she tells us that "I would have been frightened of being alone if I had thought about it." ... Maiguru, as I am led to believe from my readings, is being very disrepectful to Babamukuru by belittling his family but she does not stop herself. ... Later in the novel, however, Maiguru stands up to Babamukuru when he punishes Tambudzai for not attending her parents" wedding. ...

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Then later in this chapter she is relating the story of selling her maize in the city and she tells us that "I would have been frightened of being alone if I had thought about it." ... Maiguru, as I am led to believe from my readings, is being very disrepectful to Babamukuru by belittling his family but she does not stop herself. ... Later in the novel, however, Maiguru stands up to Babamukuru when he punishes Tambudzai for not attending her parents" wedding. ...

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The importance of circumstantial setting is explained with further detail in the following two scenarios: First scenario; Your alarm does not work, therefore you wake up later than planned. ... Your significant other is reading the morning paper, while awaiting your arrival. ... Just as you finish reading the attached love letter, your best friend bursts into your office bubbling with joy as she recounts the events of her weekend adventure. ... It is late evening, and evening is a direct tie in to an ending. ...

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Later, the professor had to leave; she had business of her own and a wedding to prepare. ... While reading, I could feel what Flora went through. ... This short story from the Canadian write Alice Munro is full of thrilling events that keep you reading. ...

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But it does seem to me to be a little late now, after we've waited three years, and I've just gotten my divorce. ... This allows the reader to relate to Jacob and keeps them reading on. Jacob's narration really affected my view of the novel and allowed me to easily comprehend what I was reading....

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After reading this poem, one can conclude Whitman is not interested in conventional thought. ... I am very happy in reading it as great power makes us happy" (Sunday Herald). Emerson later recanted his praise because he feared the backlash he might receive from the more prudent thinkers of the time, but at the time he wrote this to Whitman, he was obviously deeply touched by "Leaves of Grass." ...

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Later chapters of the novel are dominated by the fact that Joe constantly analyses and reanalyses events, reiterating the suggestion of obsession. ... Or at least from that point as I later construed it." ... The letter isn't placed in any context, it's left uninterrupted by Joe and is not referred to until later within chapter twelve, allowing the reader to reassess the character of Jed Parry and draw their own conclusions and therefore showing the more objective side to Joe again. This section of narrative is more successful than Joe's attempt to portray Clarissa's per...

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