"A Good Man is Hard to Find," a short story by Flannery O'Connor, is full with a religious theme, symbols, and characters. ... The one that sticks out the most to me is the sky because the clouds represent the blocking of the sun. ... Salvation and redemption have to be the main theme of this story due to the grandmother's sudden burst of religion at the very end of it. ... Some readers may also feel that the misfit's actions are justified due to the fact that it did give her the punishment she deserved. ... Therefore, the short story made me think deeper about most ...

• Word Count: 1261
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Carver and Schwartz both give readers/viewers the ingredients of the entire story. ... Additionally, the video does not give justice to the life of Robert. ... The theme of spirituality is strongly weighted in the short story, but the video seems unable to reflect it, leaving the viewer in an unclear daze, unlike the short story. In review of the short story version and the video version, one can say that they both completed the basic idea and theme. ... The tone affects the mood, the mood affects the theme, and the theme affects the message. ...

• Word Count: 1465
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• Grade Level: High School

Analyzing the plot structure: This story theme is not a new or a very original design. ... Historically, speaking Kings were noticed to have the story twirling around their little finger, if they please, they can give it a soft touch. ... Conclusion: Unlike, other stories, the fact that this one left the final judgment to me I did not feel angered, but a feeling of intrigue came upon me. And right when I thought it was time to keep the book down, for the story seemed to have ended; the Stockton gave me a thought to chew upon, which enflamed the enjoyment of the story even further. ... T...

• Word Count: 1579
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• Grade Level: High School

This is portrayed clearly through the use of the narrator's perspective and the way the narrator intrudes into the story to give a bird's eye view on the situation. ... Through works of literature the inclusion of the theme of freedom further supports the examination of universal themes of the human experience. ... "She doesn't want me to grow up And so on Friday, all I could think about was getting away". ... She can't make me take it out. ... Illustrated through her stream of consciousness giving the reader an understanding of the working of a parents mind durin...

• Word Count: 1421
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

This novel shows this theme throughout a detailed story line. ... Dally helps them by giving them some money, a gun, and a place to hide. ... This theme is expressed in the novel several times. ... "Hinton's fire-engine pace does not give the reader much time to manufacture doubts. ... I felt that the poem helped me to see sides of some characters that I had never seen before, and it made me think more about Hinton's reasons for molding certain characters the way she did. ...

• Word Count: 1477
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• Grade Level: High School

Sachar accentuates many themes and key issues within his story, ones which young and old can relate. ... The greed illustrated in the story is also a theme, alerting the reader to the unsavoury characters of the Warden and Mr Sir. ... Finally, two other themes which are central to the story it's ending are luck and fate. ... Stanley, and the others, are allowing themselves naively to be bullied by X ray, who takes advantage of his leadership', "If you find something else, give it to me, okay?". ... Students are able to read Holes' and reflect upon, both the issues and them...

• Word Count: 1943
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Sachar accentuates many themes and key issues within his story, ones which young and old can relate. ... The greed illustrated in the story is also a theme, alerting the reader to the unsavoury characters of the Warden and Mr Sir. ... Finally, two other themes which are central to the story it's ending are luck and fate. ... Stanley, and the others, are allowing themselves naively to be bullied by X ray, who takes advantage of his leadership', "If you find something else, give it to me, okay?". ... Students are able to read Holes' and reflect upon, both the issues and them...

• Word Count: 1946
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The themes of "Araby" are those of paralysis of anticipation of a joyous trip to a Dublin bazaar, which includes an Oriental motif, Araby. ... "I had hardly any patience with the serious work of life, which now that it stood between me and my desire, seemed to me child's play, ugly monotonous child's play" (Joyce, 3). ... The significance of the final passage is that the end of the story is one of complete surrender, of giving up. ... "Once or twice the young lady glanced at me over her shoulder" (Joyce, 5). ... The final defeat of the story is that the boy simp...

• Word Count: 1460
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The novel Cloudstreet by Tim Winton is the epic story of two Australian families" whose lives come together. ... The theme of family proved to be the most dominant. ... "Dad, I cleaned up her vomit, washed her clothes dragged her home from the pub My childhood was taken from me- The theme of communication throughout the text also made readers see the novel as a real life story. ... This continuous flow of speech and thought exposes readers to deeper emotions, giving readers an insight to normal feelings felt by each character. ... The novel lacked punctuation due to the fact Fish is the narrat...

• Word Count: 1597
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• Grade Level: High School

We never find out why that night is important but it gives the reader a 'red herring' question. ... The writer needs to give his story a carefully considered and appropriate backdrop. ... For me this is the epiphany. ... For me, the red room symbolizes one's own fear. ... The story has many meanings and has a certain theme: ...

• Word Count: 1687
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

The cyclic pattern of the narrative gives a structural framework to the story in which very little actually happens. ... The young boy, Tommy, seeing how drained and distressed his mother is, with a burst of insight exclaims "Mother, I won't never go droving; blast me if I do!" ... This anecdote broadens the viewer's perspectives of women life and develops an understanding of her experiences and it also gives breath of the story. ... The major theme in the story is the love and romance between Joe and Mary. ... The point of this is to give the story a bit of gentle humour. ...

• Word Count: 1266
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• Grade Level: High School

On Pg. 49, John described one of Ann's needs, "That's what you need, Ann - someone to talk to beside me." ... She uses it to tell stories and depict society. ... Ann felt that she is unimportant to John because he frequently leaves her alone; she states, "It isn't right to leave me here alone. ... She sees Steven as the only person who can give her the love and affection she needs. ... The story must present themes which are relevant to the reader, in order for it to make an...

• Word Count: 2012
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• Grade Level: High School

However, these fictional stories, as is the case with allegorical stories, may shed more light on human nature than one can even fathom. ... What is in store for me? ... Another truth of life that can be seen through allegory is a theme that Kafka discusses in The Metamorphosis, the enslavement of man to the forces of materialism. ... Allegorical literature can also give religious meaning to a fictional story. ... The fact that a story is fiction and is not a true tale gives it entertainment value, with a good or bad ending. ...

• Word Count: 1462
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• Grade Level: High School

The characters seem lifelike to me. ... The novel breaks down stereotypes about black people and gives a certain understanding and appreciation for the African American struggle. ... All of this waiting leads up to the climax of the story. ... The main theme is the discomforts of adolescence. ... The author expressed the theme of an adolescent's discomforts clearly and successfully. ...

• Word Count: 1396
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Though the main theme of the story is love that is highly passionate and emotional, jealousy and vengeance dominate love and passion and eventually desolation rules. ... The author employs literary devices such as using the tone to enhance the meaning of the events that happen and she uses literary devices such as irony, simile and personification to give a depth to the events and dialogues of the characters that make up the story. ... Well, Heathcliff, have you forgotten me?' ... She says that her dreams, "have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas; they've gone thro...

• Word Count: 2278
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Believe me when I say he wanted to kiss her shoes. ... Consequently, Critics find deeper themes such as class conflict and social structure in pieces which deal with wholly different issues on the surface. ... Sometime after they both are in New York again, a girl named Sheila gives a reunion party in her parents' apartment. ... Help me." ... It is important to note that fairly early in the story, the narrator makes the following statement "of course this is a summer romance, but bear with me and see with what banal literary irony it all turns out or does not turn out at all." ...

• Word Count: 2096
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: High School

The story takes place in a Latino neighborhood in Chicago most likely around the 1960's. ... The theme of the novel is to show all the interesting things that may happen while living in a tough Hispanic neighborhood. ... Her was born here, but me I'm Texas. " After Esperanza paid her the money all of them ended up on the bike at the same time while riding down Mango Street. ... But the uncle started giving her compliments on how beautiful she looks and that changed her mind. ... In my opinion, I thought this book was a very interesting book to read because of all the little ...

• Word Count: 1313
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Published in 1910, the story of "Howard's End" takes place during a period of great change. ... In regards to the novel as a whole this particular theme is quite pertinent, as we can retrospectively suggest that without Henry there would be no 'Howard's End', as it is his financial stability that turns the house into an asset and ensures its future stability. ... Poignantly, her rhetoric ends in quite symbolic fashion; she begins her closing statement with: 'There are times when it seems to me -', but is swiftly halted by Helen, who interjects. ... The image is s...

• Word Count: 1625
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate