The narrative perspective of the book dictates the word choice and diction that influences the reader's perception of the respective characters. ... In a contrasting impression of Gatsby that Nick bears towards the end of the book, we are able to observe how his assumption of Gatsby once again dictates his description of him. ... Thus, the narrator in Of Mice and Men is simply doing his job of narrating the story as it has been set, and thus it is not set up for shock or surprise. ... In Of Mice and Men, once the narrator's job is done, meaning the plot has ended, the story is over...

• Word Count: 2039
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The Grapes of Wrath: A True Depiction of a Terrible Depression The Great Depression and the Dust Bowl of the 1930's drove many farmers west in search for jobs and put many others on the streets. ... Improvements in mechanics and the arrival of new inventions eliminated many jobs in the factories and prior to the loss of jobs people felt no need to be cautious with their money leaving them broke. When depression hit and money began to lose its value businesses folded, banks closed, factories had to shut down and jobs became harder and harder to find (Palmer 2). ... The unemployment r...

• Word Count: 1628
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate