As the plot develops; the novel features foreshadowing. There are several scenes in the novel that exhibit his overall outcome. ... Being an immigrant surrounded by no one but other immigrants, it is understandable why she found it so hard. ... None of the other immigrants in her community fit Sara's definition of being an American. ... She felt like an outsider in America from the very beginning of the novel. ...

• Word Count: 1142
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Annie Proulx's, "Accordion Crimes" takes an in-depth look at many various immigrant families" social, cultural, religious and ideological contributions to the American society and political system. ... The German immigrants are also introduced to a free-market economy. ... Over the course of her novel, Proulx unveils a completely new sense of social and political identity. ... The strong sense of ethnic identity that was so invaluable for the first generations of immigrants becomes muddled for the latter. ... Ironically, no matter what background these immigrants came from, the...

• Word Count: 992
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

1) The main purpose The main purpose of this novel is James McBride's search of his identity, instantaneously is race, as it involves a person's skin color. ... Growing up without such information became an issue that eventually became an obsession for him to figure out his family history, especially his mother's mysterious life that was never discussed. 3) The most important information Page#2 Ruchel Dwajra Zylska was an immigrant. ...

• Word Count: 364
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

The problem throughout the novel is a man trying to find his identity which becomes the main theme of the book. ... For an example, the Indians were immigrants and had to adapt to America rather it was against their will or not. ...

• Word Count: 781
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School