Therefore, a reader's first expectations are rather inexpressible because one is put a half-state, where the clear literal meaning of "heart" is set against the ambiguity of the "darkness". The "darkness" in the novel works on both the characters and the readers, where it highlights the states of confusion and incomprehension of the mind. ... The reader's expectations about the novel are flooded with ideas of the unknown, a journey into "darkness" in search of mystery and adventure. However, these expectations are soon worn-out amongst the first lines of the novel, where a reader ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In interpretive fiction works, the development of the characters in the story is often the main focus. ... " Francis is a complex, dynamic character that is changing throughout the story. ... He found himself trapped in the expectations of Shady Hill, and the only way in which he could escape was through his imagination. ... Another principal character in the story is the dog, Jupiter. ... The reader feels great empathy for Francis' mental instability due to the blinded reality of the conformists following World War II. ...

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Her task is too great, the expectations too high, etc. she becomes desperate, for if she can complete this task she may have what she desires, usually marriage to a king. The Rumpelstiltskin character offers help to the girl in exchange for a gift which he/she will return for later. ... When the deed is completed and the girl gets what she desires the Rumpelstiltskin character returns for his/her prize. ... His identity has become the nameless characters in all the other fairy tales. ... So why is he so relatable as a character and why has his story endured for so long? ...

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• Grade Level: High School