It creates themes and characters that take people out of their reality, and into a world where things are much simpler. ... In fact, Rip does not care at all for the livelihood of his farm and family. ... He has so many responsibilities in his household, for which he does not care whatsoever. ... They invite Rip for a taste of that liquor he has been carrying, and Rip quite quickly accepts that invite. ... I do believe that each character in the story represents some sort of accurate portrayal by the colonists. ...

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

His text portrayed the form of the modernist writing, as being grounded on the change of "the canon". ... So, Douglas who is going to tell a story related to the subject of "apparition, visitation", does not seem to be convinced of the existence of such ghosts. ... On the one hand, Douglas adds verisimilitude by giving more details about the characters and, on the other hand, he subverts the perception: "it appeared that the narrative he had promised to read us really required for a proper intelligence a few words of prologue", so this introductory chapter becomes the prologue itself for the ...

• Word Count: 2120
• Approx Pages: 8

Nathaniel in this story does what he often does in his fiction novels; he juxtaposes light and dark, good and evil, and innocence and experience. ... Goodman is explaining that the Brown fathers are known to be strong and courageous men, who do things, which they attempt to accomplish. ... Think not to frighten me with your deviltry! ... It was very important to the life of the main character, a great change took place in Young Goodman Brown, and it altered his private passion forever. ... I feel that no matter how many bad things occur in my life, if I have faith in the good things, they...

• Word Count: 1340
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

When they separate and Paula tours around the East she writes him letters, "When he saw a man's name in her letters he felt more sure of her and a little disdainful- he was always superior to such things."" ... (p.207) Paula's death is not important to Anson, for it does not concern him. Anson's lack of respect for women makes him unconcerned about anything that does not have a connection to himself. ... She is not given a name because it does not matter what her name is. ... Anson does not change throughout the story, and his confidence is what attracts the girl in the red t...

• Word Count: 1512
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Louise lives in a society that does not allow her to have independence, and not having independence is what she is used to. ... As she sits in her room, she begins to feel something coming for her; at first she does not know what it could be. ... In this time period, Louise does not hold much power in her own home or in society, but with her husband now dead she does have power. ... No longer having the constant oppression of her husband, Louise has begun to feel a sense of independence which excites her, knowing she has become an independent woman in the time period when things are changing ...

• Word Count: 1871
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School