Upon deeper inspection the story has strong notes of feminism in the central character Elisa Allen. ... Steinbeck smartly narrates this woman's frequent shifts between femininity and masculinity over a short period of time. ...

• Word Count: 797
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Then, Id like to took note of chapter29. ... @He said, I was so humiliated, hurt, spurned, offended, angry, sorry  I cannot hit upon the right name for the smart  God knows what its name was  that tears started to my eyes. ...

• Word Count: 1079
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Lessing starts off the story with a description of three men at work on the roof during the week of the hot sun. I believe Lessing wanted to emphasize the characteristics of men of the construction class. These guys were tough, they were constantly exposed to heat, hard headed, domineering and egois...

• Word Count: 4111
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School