However, the author has also created the voice of "William Goldman,"" which acts as a frame narrative around "Morgenstern's- romantic storyline. ... In offering readers the opportunity to interpret and imagine, the author keeps the reader straddling between what is fantastical and what is real. ... The contrast between "William Goldman's- relationship with his wife and Westley's relationship with Buttercup (p.15) emphasizes how silly the idea of true love really is. ... There are descriptions of places like the "cliffs of insanity "(p.11) and " the zoo of death-(p.29). ...

• Word Count: 1401
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

According to the Federal Trade Commission, "5-6 violent acts occur per hour on prime time, with 20-25 acts an hour on children's programming" ("Tune Out the Violence" 2). ... Real heroes show selfless acts of bravery and kindness. ... Children between the ages of 4 and 12 watch, their eyes glued to the screen. They burst into giggles when Wiley Coyote falls off of the cliff, and they feel a sense of security when The Power Rangers kill their many enemies to save the world. The subconsciously take notes on the cartoons filled with violence, and they store it for future reference. ...

• Word Count: 1816
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School