I had scarcely laid the first tier of the masonry when I discovered that the intoxication of Fortunado had in a great measure worn off. ... The reader can tell that the narrator is the main character in the story since he is telling a story about something he has done in the past and also refers to someone else directly. ... "I had scarcely laid the first tier of the masonry when I discovered that the intoxication of Fortunado had in a great measure worn off," tell us that the narrator was trying to complete something before someone else woke up from his or her drunken stupor. ...

• Word Count: 777
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In these two characters of father and son we see a reflection of many modern day "broken home" situations. ... He seems to always be thinking ahead and calculating the dangers of his actions and the unpredictable measures of his father. ... At first look these characters seem quite underdeveloped, but after careful examination one should presume these characters to be developed in full. ... Not establishing names and not giving detailed character descriptions is fine, because we have come to know these characters through our own experiences. ... The characters in this story show us the int...

• Word Count: 657
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In these two characters of father and son we see a reflection of many modern day "broken home" situations. ... He seems to always be thinking ahead and calculating the dangers of his actions and the unpredictable measures of his father. ... At first look these characters seem quite underdeveloped, but after careful examination one should presume these characters to be developed in full. ... Not establishing names and not giving detailed character descriptions is fine, because we have come to know these characters through our own experiences. ... The characters in this story show us the int...

• Word Count: 657
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The character of Macbeth profoundly effects the play, by means of transpiring his actions to hurt others. ... "Malcolm: We will perform in measure, time, and place: So thanks to all at once, and to each one, Whom we invite to see us crown"d at Scone" (Shakespeare, Act V, Scene VII). ...

• Word Count: 868
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Wharton proves this by narrating the story in a third person omniscient view, making it possible for readers to observe the thoughts and feelings of both characters. ... Although anger can cause one to want to take drastic measures to retaliate, it is vital for one to stop and think about how others can be affected by it, including oneself. ...

• Word Count: 707
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Suicide is neither wrong nor right; it is not a defect of character; it is morally neutral. ... Also this will let the reader know that there are people that actually care and this will dissuade the reader from taking any drastic measures. ...

• Word Count: 1079
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Cheever presents the story in a third-person point of view with a narrator who reveals the thoughts of the main character, Neddy Merrill, during his journey home through his neighbour's swimming pools. ... He uses alcohol as a way to measure his social standing. ...

• Word Count: 1090
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School