After her long trek to the hospital, Phoenix is unable to talk to anyone, such as the attendant who persistently asks her questions. ... Real sweet and pretty, but kind of timid and-fluttery. How-she-did-change" (179). ... Over the years John took away everything Minnie was, she was no longer sweet and pretty. ... Phoenix on the other hand accepts her role in live and while it is lonely, her determination to keep her grandson alive allows her to overcome her seclusion and make the trek to town as often as is needed. ...

• Word Count: 1059
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Living in a small Dutch village in the Catskills, Van Winkle is loved by the people in his town. He would not hesitate to help or offer assistance to anyone who needed it, as well as take the time to tell stories to the town's children. ... Everyone in the town was for the most part happy with Van Winkle, except for his wife. ... Rip is like the colonies; an independent, self-sustaining country that will give asylum to anyone who desires it. ... Fed up with how he is being treated at home (or the colonists tired of the British rule), Van Winkle decides enough is enough. ...

• Word Count: 1834
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

It regards them with scorn and ridicule and looks down upon them, which is contrary to their strict beliefs on how they should live and act towards others. ... This is because her partner in crime is the town's beloved minister. ... Hester, who is the town's criminal and enemy, is, in reality, perhaps the most innocent and righteous person in the town. ... Despite his long absorption in Puritan writings, it is pretty clear that Hawthorne had a typical nineteenth century view of his ancestors. ... So, by portraying Hester Prynne as the victim in the novel, and not a town enemy,...

• Word Count: 3188
• Approx Pages: 13
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

This is a pretty small town and I've resided here for years, so I wouldn't be surprised if I did.... "Hey Pete, how ya been?... "How many times am I able to do this?... " "Can I choose from anyone or are there limitations?... Is there anyone you have in mind?...

• Word Count: 1480
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School