The only thing he cared about was the title of being able to call his son a lieutenant. ... Kimberly was the daughter of Jason Wilder who was the College President. ... Wilder called him that because Hartke was seen as always being negative and depressed. ... Wilder's way of thinking is very important point within the book. ... This quote is trying to say that mankind should think beyond the set norms and question things around them. ...

• Word Count: 2053
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

The rest of the African-American population on the island are not even called by their real names by Sydney and Ondine, simply as "Yardman" or "Mary", no matter how many different people these characters actually were. Willie is actually called "Son" by Sydney, who thinks little of the man the moment he sees him, and is actually ready to shoot him with a gun when he is discovered on the property. ... Valerian does not appear concerned with race, class, or gender, as he is able to welcome a large black stranger to the dinner table after his own butler does not trust the man who has been found d...

• Word Count: 1878
• Approx Pages: 8

All of these possibly interesting questions, and will we ever know why exactly? ... Although tossed to and fro on a wild ride of public criticism and hate, he still managed to always keep upon himself the characteristics of a minister of Christ. ... Did he just call them their masters? The same race of people that imprisoned him there in Alabama, he called their masters. ...

• Word Count: 1666
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School