The two books share a great deal in common, especially in tone and theme. ... This belief, that man cannot do things for himself, helps reinforce the helpless tone of the story. ... In addition to the author's experiences, the tone and theme for the book The Lord of the Flies come largely from the Cold War era. ... The impressionist movement greatly inspired Conrad and led to the vivid language used to create the deeply disturbed tone of the novel. ... In addition to the background, both of the books' titles lend a great deal to the book's overall tone and themes. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

People in the town were black and white, and they hadn't aspired for their lives to be anything unique. ... Also cited is General Sherman, who was known for his Civil War attack on Atlanta, where he shouted "War is all hell," while he plowed through a southern civilian town during his raid. 1 These names create a forewarning of destruction and chaos to the main character, whom Cummings simply mentions as "him". ... This mystery soldier is the one who ignores the forewarnings prompted by the most respected philosophers of our time, and although he knows that war leads to carnage, continue...

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• Grade Level: High School