There are many great authors who wrote many great books that did not contain a hint of rebellion. ... Romeo and Juliet is a classic love story which has touched and moved people for generations. ... Her novel Emma is accepted as a classic and has been depicted on film many times over. Yet just like the other books mentioned, it is neither subversive nor rebellious. ... To truly effect change in the contented person an idea must be great; it must be original and thought carefully out. ...

• Word Count: 897
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The Scarlet Letter is a classic novel in American history. ... Throughout the story The Scarlet Letter it lacks 1 key thing that almost all books have and that is details. Everything in the Scarlet Letter is important and you must pay attention to every little detail or you may have missed out. ... The Scarlet letter does not give you the time you need to digest what you read. ... Since everything is so important you must be paying careful attention and thinking about what you are reading. ...

• Word Count: 424
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Ultimately, a raging battle takes place on the island where Jim and his friends must outwit the pirates who are led by the one-legged Long John Silver. ... "Treasure Island" is the classic adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. ... It's been imitated many times and influenced countless books and movies. ... For those adults who have never read this novel definitely read it and for those who have already read it, read it again it is well worth it. ... It is truly a family classic worth sharing with generations to come. ...

• Word Count: 739
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

These people would read books until they memorized them. ... People must voice their opinion, even if it may not bring good comments. ... I don't like to watch movies or read books that have all the same themes or things in it. ... There are so many rising and falling actions that take place in this book; it's no wonder why it's a classic bestseller. I can't wait to read more of his work. ...

• Word Count: 1014
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

I had heard that it was a classic and needed to be read by generations to come. ... Eventually, after absorbing multiple opinions, I decided to read the book with an open mind. ... To understand why this book influenced me, one must understand the book and know the underlying theme of "To Kill A Mockingbird." ... This books can teach us all a lesson about being more empathetic and understanding of people, especially when we don't know their story or how they came to be. ...

• Word Count: 615
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

James Gats fits the definition of the classic tragic hero to a tee. ... (46) Gatsby appeared to be well educated and well read, however the pages on the books had not been cut which leads you to believe Gatsby's books were never really read. ... He was a son of God...and he must be about His Father's business, the service of a vast, vulgar, and meretricious beauty. ... If that was true he must have felt that he had lost the old warm world, paid a high price for living too long with a single dream... "Gatsby's wonder when he first picked out the green light at the end of Dais...

• Word Count: 919
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School