By using the literary technique known as stream-of-consciousness, readers are able to relate to the characters, and discover them in a more personal light. ... However, Gaines" use of this technique reveals certain insightful truths about each character; and evokes a rare and in-depth understanding about the circumstances in the story. ... Though Gaines exhibits the separations between economic classes and races, through his use of the stream-of-consciousness technique, Gaines is able to demonstrate some central idea about the community. ...

• Word Count: 1382
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Flannery O"Connor's Magnificent Use of Foreshadowing in "A Good Man is Hard to Find" Foreshadowing is a literary technique used by many authors to provide the reader with a glimpse of future events that will transpire within the work, thereby hooking the reader into the story and retaining the reader's full attention. ... By implementing the foreshadowing technique, O"Connor has not only gained the reader's interest, she has also provided the reader with insight to the ending so that, shocking as it is, it is not completely surprising. ...

• Word Count: 2114
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

It is an honored literary work as being far ahead of its time. ... Through her descriptive writing techniques, the reader can understand the book clearly and ultimately being on Edna Pontellier's side. ...

• Word Count: 1384
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School