Lion (1987) is a novel which takes place in Toronto in the years following the First World War. ... The readers are introduced to this concept of reflecting light even before the novel begins. ... Throughout the novel, Patrick becomes like the people he associates with, and he gains a temporary identity and purpose. ... One of many themes in this novel is the search for identity and light. ... Ondaatje embraces aspects of post-modernism, by creating a novel that breaks away from the traditional narrative, thereby giving readers a greater perspective on the novel. ...

• Word Count: 3985
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School

Much of the irony at the end of the novel stems from Golding's portrayal of the naval officer. ... After the war, Golding resumed teaching and started to write novels. ... The novel's sales enabled Golding to retire from teaching and devote himself fully to writing. Golding wrote several more novels, notably "Pincher Martin" (1956), and a play, "The Brass Butterfly" (1958). ... Much of the novel is allegorical, meaning that the characters and objects in the novel are infused with symbolic significance that conveys the novel's central themes and ideas. ...

• Word Count: 11237
• Approx Pages: 45
• Grade Level: High School

The opening of the novel is set in puritan times during the Salem witch hunts. ... By chapter two, the focus of the novel has shifted to the modern generations of the Pyncheon family. ... Even in the modern times of the novel, the family is ruled by greed and pride. ... In the novel, the Colonel is reborn as Gervayse Pyncheon and, two generations latter, as Jeffrey Pyncheon. ... In the modern era of the novel, the Colonel has reemerged once more as the cold-hearted Judge Jeffrey Pyncheon. ...

• Word Count: 2711
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

The author uses several themes in his novel in order to conclude his point. ... The use of themes and tactics within the novel concludes that the search for truth leads to emptiness. Pynchon uses a range of emotions in order to create an atmosphere in the novel and provide reasoning his argument. ... Hilarious into the novel to show the effects of a misguided life. ... The futile effort by Oedipa to understand the mystery in the novel exhibits the feeling of being powerless. ...

• Word Count: 3055
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

beloved "It is the ultimate gesture of a loving mother. It is the outrageous claim of a slave"(Morrison 1987). These are the words that Toni Morrison used to describe the actions of the central character within the novel, Beloved. That character, Sethe, is presented as a former slave woman who ch...

• Word Count: 3106
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

Is it worth the 365 days of countless hours of hard work, just trying to make someone else's one "big day" special? A professional wedding consultant has many jobs in planning the bride's big party, from finding the right venue, talking with the bride and groom on what colors they want and what food to serve. But lastly picking the big date to start their new chapter in their wonderful life journey. I have chosen to do research on the wedding consultant using narrative skills and using an informative tone to show you what the job consists of underneath the umbrella of Hosp...

• Word Count: 3629
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School