S. ... Tom believes that he is above all moral and earthly laws, and puts himself on the pedestal made of his own arrogance. ... Myrtle has hoped for money however, all that her husband gave her was eleven years of miserable life in poverty. ... Tom might not love her, but he provides her with the kind of lifestyle that she longed for all her life. It might seem confusing at first, but in the end the reader understands that this novel is not about love. ...

• Word Count: 1741
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School