The Defence of Duffer's Drift is a fundamental and yet insightful analysis of a small unit's tactics in defending a strategic objective given limited communications, resources, and manpower. All of which is narrated in a distinct and unique manner through a created character named Lt. ... Through the main character's point of view, Major General Swinton is able to delineate many of the integral facets of a successful defense in an enjoyable and atypical manner. ... Forethought's first dream, the main character gets his first taste of true combat and inevitably fails in...

• Word Count: 720
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Dostoevsky utilizes other characters in order to fully develop the complex picture of his central character Raskolnikov. ... Both characters similarities and differences shape the image of the main character. ... In addition, Dostoevsky further elaborates Raskolnikov's character by introducing his similarities to Porfiry. ... The investigator's emphasis on psychological analysis as a way of detecting criminals is almost as revolutionary as Raskolnikov's belief in crimes of principle. ... Similarly, Raskolnikov's love interest, Sonia play an important role in portraying R...

• Word Count: 1225
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

This gives the idea that the weather is symbolizing hope, which powers the main character, as even Robert calls this breeze a "wind of promise" (1). ... In contrast to a wind helping the main characters' journeys and adventures, the first few chapters of Frankenstein also show the obstructive behavior of weather that would be used symbolically further in the book. ...

• Word Count: 530
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate