Louis to start her writing career at age 33. She incorporated many taboos about literature into her writing. ... The title itself lets the reader know that this storm is the result of a long chain of events that have built up over time, like a thunderstorm in the middle of the summer comes after many long days of intense heat. ... Chopin then sets her characters in a classic 'love scene' next to the window. ... Chopin tells the reader of all these emotions that Alcee is going through that are filled with language of love and emotion, when there is actually no hope that there will...

• Word Count: 1280
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Any piece of literature may be better understood through a thorough analysis of the work. ... The first line of the story begins in medias ras, or in the middle of things. ... She admits, "she had loved her husband "only sometimes."" ... The narrator suggest that she is young, but acts maturely for her age. ... She confesses she only loved him sometimes. ...

• Word Count: 1471
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The critic concludes by writing, "This is not an easy book to read, yet these children's stories are full of tenderness, and love, and "grace." ... Amazing Grace is written in a gentle and measured tone, but you will wonder at the end, with Kozol, why the God of love does not return to earth with his avenging sword in hand(Ehrneich1) Kozol lists some of the youths and their tragic endings which are unthinkable to most readers. ... This is a unique tool because often in literature and entertainment, the city is seen as a helpful friend to the people. ... (Kozol 101) ...

• Word Count: 4415
• Approx Pages: 18
• Grade Level: High School