Because of Hawthorne's emphasis on the Puritans, and the time period in which he lived in, many of his themes are conveyed by some element of the setting. ... The adult passions are also removed by making many of the characters much younger In this way Hawthorne was able to avoid discussing the sexual themes often found (Stott 280). ... Whether the plots of his works contain stories of the Puritans, descriptions of witchcraft, or thoughts on Salem, the setting is usually critical to Hawthorne's themes, especially the Puritan aspect. ... Most of the smaller elements he used ...

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• Approx Pages: 13
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• Grade Level: High School

This makes me feel genuinely frightened because Du Maurier makes the prospect of nature being able to wipe out mankind, very realistic. This apocalyptic story contains many techniques used by Du Maurier to highlight the themes and ideas behind it. ... The government can not give answers and declare a National Emergency. ... Everything that she is thinking she does not say it, instead she shows us it and gives us evidence. ... Nat was frantic to protect his family and decided that he could not take the risk of sleeping in the upstairs bedrooms, as the chimney boards could give way at any time...

• Word Count: 4431
• Approx Pages: 18
• Grade Level: High School

This makes me feel genuinely frightened because Du Maurier makes the prospect of nature being able to wipe out mankind, very realistic. This apocalyptic story contains many techniques used by Du Maurier to highlight the themes and ideas behind it. ... The government can not give answers and declare a National Emergency. ... Everything that she is thinking she does not say it, instead she shows us it and gives us evidence. ... Nat was frantic to protect his family and decided that he could not take the risk of sleeping in the upstairs bedrooms, as the chimney boards could give way at any time...

• Word Count: 4405
• Approx Pages: 18
• Grade Level: High School

It is my belief that the way to achieve this is by giving students a voice in the learning process, and by assisting them in finding connections in the curriculum with their own life and interests. ... The practical problem we faced in terms of choosing short stories by writers of Europe, England and America is enormous. ... Once again, as is the case with short story selection, I came up with my own selection of topics that they found exclusionary. ... One day I got them read excerpts from a short story while explaining them following their turns. ... It is nearly impossible on the part of an...

• Word Count: 2530
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

I read many of his short stories and realized that his mysterious style of writing greatly appealed to me. ... Many of the characters in Poe's stories seem to be insane. ... (p.11) By the end of the story, he killed his wife in an attempt to kill the cat. ... The distinction between right and wrong in Poe's stories is a very powerful theme, ever present in his horrific accounts. ... As in other Poe stories, biting and mutilation appear. ...

• Word Count: 4324
• Approx Pages: 17
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

"The victor belongs to the spoils" -Anthony Patch (p.188) "There is only one lesson to be learned from life... That there's no lesson to be learned from life." -Gloria Pa...

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• Grade Level: High School

Introduction Raymond Carver is said to be one of the most influential American short-story writer and poet in the second half of 20th century, a major force in the revival of the short story in the 1980s (Kennedy, X. ... In this essay, we aim to analyze the main characteristics of short story which can be found and applied in Carver's well-known short story Cathedral. The short story Cathedral was included in Best American Short Stories, 1982. It is the final story in Carver's collection Cathedral published in 1983. ... The idea behind minimalism is that by giving the reader a bare m...

• Word Count: 3978
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

It was selected to appear in "The Best American Short Stories, 1982," and became the title story in the 1983 collection, Cathedral. ... was chosen for The Best American Short Stories, 1967. ... Critics hailed the book as a transition in Carver's work, singling out several stories, including the title story, "Cathedral," for praise. ... When he returns, he gives the paper to Robert who feels the size of the paper. ... And his being blind bothered me. ...

• Word Count: 11148
• Approx Pages: 45
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School