"The Rape of Lock" by Alexander Pope is the most perfect example of mock-epic genre. ... The Rape of the Lock was written because of a brawl between two Roman Catholic families, the Fermors, and the Petres caused by an irrelevant incident: (when the Baron cuts off a lock of Belinda's hair). ... The lock disappears into the sky and becomes a star. ...

• Word Count: 775
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In The Rape of the Lock, Pope did not come out straight out and criticize the two families for blowing the situation out of proportion. ... The Rape of the Lock shows why most everyone had the utmost respect for Alexander Pope. ...

• Word Count: 392
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

When Damis returns home and Tartuffe (instead of Orgon) gets locked up, order is restored. ... Pangloss described her as being "disemboweled by the Bulgar soldiers, after having been raped to the absolute limit of human endurance." ...

• Word Count: 1075
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School