Thérese Raquin (1868) was written by Émile Zola during the Naturalist literary period. ... He put characters of different behaviors and values together and described how they acted together. ... That is why the characters in Zola's work did not think morally; they followed their instincts. ... There are fewer literary allusions in this work because it was written for less educated people. ... As a result, it was not necessary for her to give physical descriptions of each of the characters. ...

• Word Count: 1913
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Shelley, knowingly or not, used many literary elements throughout her story. ... Isolation has a huge effect of the social skills of both main characters, Victor and the Monster. ... " The next literary element Shelley used is symbols. ...

• Word Count: 614
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

In the movie, the appearance of the characters is an example of this. Limbs were stretched and thin and characters had many characteristics that made them unnatural. In the book, while being unable to see the characters, the monster was described as heavily deformed and ugly. ... Frankenstein has managed to stay relevant in pop culture due to its strong literary elements in Gothicism and romanticism. ...

• Word Count: 788
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Critics revere Mary Shelley's Frankenstein as one of the literary classics. ... After a few minutes, I would not even realize that I was physically turning the pages - I was not a mere spectator - I was an active participant, feeling of all the emotions experienced by the characters. ... Nonetheless, I still believe that the literary classics are best experience in a traditional form, preferably with a mug of hot chocolate, a warm blanket, a fire burning in the fireplace, and a storm brewing outside! ...

• Word Count: 1023
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Bibliotherapy of the Creature I saw a creature, naked, bestial, which, squatting upon the ground, Held his heart in his hands, and ate of it. I said, "Is it good friend?" "It is bitter-bitter," he answered; "But I like it because it is bitter and because it is my heart." - Stephen ...

• Word Count: 2479
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School