In 1924, a literal adaptation of Frank Morris' novel McTeague was attempted. ... The film adaptation of Stephen King's novel Dreamcatcher was not a satisfactory adaptation because of the differences it had from the novel. ... The novel had a very complex and versatile theme. ... The biggest change from novel to film in this instance is the ending. ... " The adaptation offended me, personally, because the novel is one of my favorite novels by Stephen King. ...

• Word Count: 1307
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

In So Long a Letter, the very form in which the novel is written highlights the importance of female friendships in women's lives. ... In the novel, Ramatoulaye and Aissatou are both faced with heartbreaking betrayals and hardships throughout their lives. ... In the novel, After Aissatou's husband marries a second wife, Aissatou divorces him and leaves with her children. ... This conflict creates a major divide between Olanna and her Kainene throughout the novel. ... At the end of the book, Kainene goes missing, and Olanna ends the novel by saying "Uwa m, uwa ozo. ...

• Word Count: 1849
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Furthermore, the essay will establish this idea through credible research, readings and the novel itself. ... Conversely, the well-written novel "The Guardians" by Andrew Pyper emphasized the development of the protagonist, Trevor, from adolescence into adulthood. Convincingly, the novel portrayed a unique parallelism between the young and old Trevor to provide the audience with an insight on his growing beliefs and values as an individual. ... As in the novel, Trevor grew up having a strong relationship with his friends who had similar interests and motives such as hockey. ... The ...

• Word Count: 1698
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The beliefs of the Southside community emphasizes the discussion of love over the course of this novel. ... The community's equation of humans to animals in the face of love shows love's transformative influence on a person, that is explored in this novel. ... Love in this novel presents problems when it is looked at through Milkman and Hagar's initial encounter. ... However, the bible, a profound reference for Morrison's novel, does not associate sex with love. ...

• Word Count: 1436
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In the novels, "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz" and "Surfacing", we see two individuals struggling with love and relationships. ... At the beginning of the novel the narrator is content with Joe being around, however we know right from the start that she does not love him, but that he loves her... The past of the narrator is the main theme of the novel. ... As we see through the two novels, love and relationships are difficult to maintain. ...

• Word Count: 1377
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Although Cohn is a central character in the novel, it is impossible for the reader to gain an unbiased depiction of his personality. ... He is presented to the reader through the slanted eyes of the novel's main character and narrator, Jake. ... In addition, Jake along with the other central characters in the novel have a predetermined perception of Jews. ... He believes he can win Brett over, become a success through his novels and make a living when necessary at Bridge. ...

• Word Count: 2361
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

Response Cathy and Heathcliff's relationship changes throughout the course of the novel as they have good times and bad times and this changes the way that we perceive the characters and the way they perceive each other either bringing them closer together or pushing them further apart. ... Later on in the novel, the two visit Thrushcross Grange and get very different reactions from the Lintons. ... Later on in the novel, Nelly brings a letter from Heathcliff for Cathy stating that he would come and visit her as she was in very poor condition. ...

• Word Count: 1378
• Approx Pages: 6

In the notable fiction novel The Catcher in the Rye, author J.D Salinger brings the troubled, humorous, and adolescent character of Holden Caulfield to life, where he struggles with growing up, the uncontrollable changes in his life, and, most importantly, attachments with other humans. ... In the novel, Holden suffers from attachment avoidance in many of his relationships, except for when it comes to his relationships with children. ... In the beginning of the novel, Holden discovers that his roommate, Stradlater, is going on a date with Jane, who he hasn't seen in years. ...

• Word Count: 1900
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

This is true in Mark Zusak's novel The Book Thief. In the novel, Liesel Memminger is separated from her family due to financial reasons and is moved to the city of Molching, where she settles in with her foster parents. ...

• Word Count: 2179
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

"Marriage across the world is a socially approved sexual and economic union between two or more people that is expected to last for a long time" (McDaniel and Tepperman 2011:96). The process of socialization relating to marriage and other intimate relationships is both complex and arduous as relatio...

• Word Count: 1752
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

A friendship often requires having common likes and similarities, which is why Gene and Finny's friendship may seem unstable at times. Aside their differences, Gene and Finny's friendship is everlasting, and real. It is possible to have differences and still hold on to the thing that matters most; t...

• Word Count: 1506
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School