At the age of ten, most children are dependent on their parents for everything in their lives needing a great deal of attention and care. ... The recent death of her mother sends her on a quest for the ideal family, or anywhere her father, who had shown apathy to both she and her fragile mother, was not. ... The fond memories she possessed of her mother and the harsh ones of her father are reflected in the thoughts and actions of Ellen. ... The setup is a form of a series of flashbacks from her present happiness as she recalls her miserable childhood; these flashbacks are trig...

• Word Count: 637
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

She leaves no consideration for her husband or children. She fails miserably in performing the duties of the mother. ... In her conversation with Madame Ratignolle, Edna shows that she cares for both her children and husband. Only her immense courage allows her to break away from these beloved people. ... The "life- left behind consists of her "material possessions-(home, husband, children). ...

• Word Count: 455
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

"by her voice, look and air". ... This incident is also evidence of her courage, of how she is not afraid to stand up to her superior, when she feels that too much unnecessary suffering has been inflicted on the children Miss Temple's Christianity contrasts with that of Mr. Brocklehurst, where instead of preaching restrictive and depressing doctrine, which he then proceeds to contradict, she encourages the children by "precept and example". ... Jane admits "to her instruction I owed the best part of my acquirements; her friendship and society and been my continual solace; ...

• Word Count: 934
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Such is the complexity of children's literature. ... In other words, she is teaching her young readers the lessons about growing up, and what it means to learn from experiences "her "knowledge of young people, and her sympathy of youth- show through "which is why Little Women remains such a staple in classic children's literature (Meigs, 213). ... Alcott "saw life whole, saw illness and death, sorrow and trouble and poverty as parts of life to be met with normality and courage- (Meigs, 351). ... Nevertheless, Little Women is a story about teaching and educating young w...

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

Her father, Atticus, plays a major role as her moral adviser whilst she is growing up. ... From Scout's point of view Mrs Dubose is just an old woman who has a bitter manner and enjoys throwing vicious comments at children as they pass by her house. ... Scout's first thought on Mayella Ewell is that she comes from a poor family with lots of children, but no mother. ... Scout had always thought of Mr Dolphus Raymond as a drunk with mixed children. ... She learns about courage, prejudice and judging others. ...

• Word Count: 914
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School