The passage is a dramatic monologue where the narrator is having a conversation with an American stranger, but with only the narrator speaking. ... It also reveals to the reader more about the character of the mysterious narrator, since he seems to be using excessive politeness to hide his true feelings and intentions. The visual vocabulary used such as "I see your face has hardened, but merely as an observation,"" help to form a convincing voice with the clear visual movement of facial muscles representing the stranger's emotions. The main theme of the passage is America, and there is ...

• Word Count: 522
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Through the author's portrayal of not only Christopher but also the characters, honesty is presented as vital in building trust in relationships and in understanding people's individuality. ... Christopher is a character is often be seen by strangers as rude, strange and aggressive. ... Most characters in the novel lie at some stage; this is often a personal coping mechanism or because they want to prevent other people being hurt or worried. ...

• Word Count: 815
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

It is because of this close relationship at the beginning that the breakdown is so upsetting for the reader as we come to know both these characters and identify with their relationship with one another. ... When a stranger visits the house Jane says she felt 'inexpressible relief, a soothing conviction of protection and security' because 'there was a stranger in the room' Bronte uses this descriptive and emotive language to alienate Jane so that the reader feels sympathy for the character and is able to identify with her because we take comfort in our family and friends....

• Word Count: 3018
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In "Her," a film by Spike Jonez, the main character, Theodore, finds himself in a tough situation when he falls in love with his new operating system (OS), Samantha. ... The constant belief that every couple in the universe is happy and perfect, which accompanies writing love letters for strangers, ends up taking a toll on Theodore's original views of a typical relationship, transmogrifying them. ...

• Word Count: 1310
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate