This novel is basically a microcosm for the human condition. ... This novel takes the dismal view that we are all capable of such things given the right conditions, and there is a constant battle going on in ourselves, between the two sides. ... With only his feelings to guide him, and no outside interference to induce shame or guilt, Jack began a downward spiral that exponentially increased with each act of violence. ... Another psychological factor that allowed the group to degenerate was the ability of Jack to persuade his tribe members. ... The litl'uns imitated the main ...

• Word Count: 1880
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

"( p.252) By his own interpretations of the text, Achebe shows that Conrad eliminates "the African as a human factor," thereby "reducing Africa to the role of props... It seems to me that Achebe was looking for racism in this short novel, and that Sarvan was so taken back by Achebe's accusations, that he himself, went and looked for ways to defend Conrad. ... Assuming that the lack of speech (in Conrad's eyes) is a racist factor--which is a valid assumption--Achebe still did not support his comment that "Conrad was a thoroughgoing racist."(p. 257) Without outside knowledge (beyond ...

• Word Count: 1109
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

That is what The Lord of the Flies, a novel written by William Golding, tries to express. Through an analysis of the character named Jack, this essay expresses how that same evil takes him over little by little as he develops mentally, physically, and emotionally throughout the novel. ... Secondly, throughout the entire novel, William Golding tried to make Jack's clothing reflect his personality. ... These made him seem rather important and classy, which, outside of the island, he was. ... A third factor that contributed to Jack's evilness was his passions and they changed ...

• Word Count: 1590
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Romeo's banishment and the fate involved with it is a prime factor in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. ... Timing/fate was an important factor in both of these events. ... To prove Romeo and Juliet to be a tragedy we must first prove that the death of the two lovers was caused by circumstances outside of their control or more simply, by destiny. ... As the coincidences in the novel build up, the reader's idea of reality changes, and enables Shakespeare to create one of his greatest tragedies, Romeo and Juliet. ...

• Word Count: 1554
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Arthur Miller, winner of many literary and dramatic awards, is an incredibly influential force in American drama. His plays deal with issues common to every society. He makes the audience face fault, weakness, and ignorance; subjects we would typical hide from. At the same time he emphasizes strength, human spirit, and familial love. Alice Griffin believes that Miller's plays are important internationally (xii). ...

• Word Count: 11015
• Approx Pages: 44
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School