It circles around a young woman named Briony Tallis who aspires her entire life to shine the light of true redemption to right and rewrite the countless wrongs of her youth, as to finally succumb to the guilt which haunts her state of mind from her journey of childhood to adulthood. ... Her experience with remorse and anguish reflects the necessity for atonement in acknowledging one's mistakes and making up for them....

• Word Count: 1179
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate