Discuss the novel as a psychological journey. Discuss how Henry Changes throughout the novel. ... Discuss the religious imagery in the novel. ... How is the novel an example of Realism? Give specific ezamples that show the novel as a realistic novel. ...
Tyrell and Borden had been comparing notes and had realized that over the last 4 years many robberies had been committed that looked familiar. ... The novel ends with Mike deciding that he does not want to be an outlaw or run an outlaw gang. ... Yet there are two things that I noticed about the outlaws depicted in this novel. ... In this novel, Ben was able to weed out the ones who he could not control and was able to control those he did keep, and keep them quiet. ... The author was accurate in the historical setting that he provided in the novel. ...
The sexual imagery attached to the description of the snake also highlights its place as a phallic symbol within the novel, "His abdominal muscularity, his loathsome, fluid motion, somehow made me sick." Jim's revolution towards the snake further accentuates how the idea of the male is treated within the novel, opening up a space for a lesbian narrative to be formed. ... Cather also perhaps expresses how her sexuality does not make her unequal to men or heterosexual relationships in this particular line in the novel. Farwell notes how "Feminist literary theory has been eager to...
The theocratic totalitarian regime operating in Gilead was instigated and is controlled by men, the male protagonists in the novel are seen as caring and sympathetic. ... Although alleged to be one of the architects of Gilead society, throughout the novel he is portrayed as surprisingly sympathetic, if not a little pitiable. ... Now it's something he can't do with his Wife"(Pg-113), and this section provides the strongest image of male wretchedness than at any other point in the novel. ... It can be concluded that the novel frequently views men with a sympathetic eye regardless ...
The novel illustrates Okonkwo's struggles, triumphs, and his eventual downfall, all of which basically coincide with the Igbo's society's struggle with the Christian religion and British government. ... At the beginning of the novel Okonkwo was a fairly wealthy and well-respected member of the Igbo society, but it had not always been that way for him. ... The second chapter of the novel begins with the town crier announcing a meeting in the morning. ...
James Carson, from "The Story of One White Woman,"" and Jake Barnes, from The Sun Also Rises, fail to embody the traditional characteristics of masculinity. While James lacks honor and does not represent a protector, or a provider, Jake remains physically emasculated. Despite the seemingly impo...
