A surrealistic environment, which the boys of Devon lived in, reflected Gene and Finny's abstract and hopeless "friendship". By approaching the piece of writing with an almost surgical technique, disserting its parts, eliminating the unneeded, and adding the ideas, that were needed to create an effective and interpretive novel, showed a true talent of novelist John Knowles. ... A surrealistic environment, which the boys of Devon lived in, reflected Gene and Finny's abstract and hopeless "friendship". ...

• Word Count: 622
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Despite some amusing characters and true Jane Austen touches, it is not generally considered to be her best novel. ... By the end of the novel, sense triumphs as the emotional Marianne, "[i]nstead of falling sacrifice to an irresistible passion," makes a practical match based not on volatile emotions, but on the steadier, quieter feelings of respect and friendship, trusting that, in time, these too can grow into love (372). ...

• Word Count: 276
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Children who read the novel will encounter educational lessons about the power of friendship, faith, and love. ... The main character in the novel, Weetzie Bat, demonstrates to readers that with a little hope wishes can in fact come true. The significance of the wishes coming true in the novel is essential in order to inspire children to believe in and work towards their dreams, to accomplish any set goals for themselves, and to maintain faith that nothing is impossible. ... True genuine love and compassion for one another is a good example that should be conveyed to all children. ...

• Word Count: 808
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

All three chosen texts explore these relationships differently; Jane Eyre's close friendship with Helen, Jeanette's amorous tryst with Melanie and the apparent hatred between Tamora and Lavinia. ... For example Jeanette describes an event in which they sing hymns together, she says her 'Mother sang the tune and [she] put in the harmonies' Although this is true literally, this could also be interpreted metaphorically in that without one another they are not complete, the tune would not be complete without the harmonies as a daughter is not complete without her mother. ... ...

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

Through this description it is clear that the isolation that Antonia has been raised in has made her oblivious to the true intentions of man and made her unaware that not all those around her are as virtuous and righteous as she is. ... After Ambrosio attacks Antonia, "she continue[s] to feel, that his friendship and society [are] requisite to her happiness" and remains ignorant of just how dangerous her situation is (239). ... The novel's treatment of Agnes exhibits that for a woman to have true power and strength to benefit herself, she must not only explore her sexuality but ...

• Word Count: 1567
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

By creating such a drastic change in setting, Defoe is able to make an incredible statement; by leaving society and its evil influences one can see the true beauty of life and the absolute necessity of God. ... Defoe carries on his portrayal of Crusoe as a man who seeks to live out a Christian lifestyle while also remaining true to his natural drive to live economically and practically. ... Crusoe, although often critical in his descriptions of Friday, still views their relationship as a friendship to some extent, and as such wants to teach Friday how to act civilly and guide him in leading a ...

• Word Count: 2834
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate