In addition, Jake along with the other central characters in the novel have a predetermined perception of Jews. ... It is only after Robert has been denied his yearning for life by an unfulfilling marriage and an exploitive relationship with Frances, that the reader meets him. ... However, Robert is indeed innocent, and must learn his lessons the hard way. ... He spoke to people from random walks of life about his life experiences. ... A thirst for life, for experience. ...

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

With the struggle of trying to organize a major life decisions, it's often difficult for a couple to maintain a family-life balance. ... "Gone Girl" is a dramatic film that was created after the novel written by Gillian Flynn. ... At the end of the film, Amy decides to come home and continues to play mind games with Nick. ... This typical romantic comedy ends in a positive way with a big wedding, but left me relating to Toula's overbearing family. ... While this ideal isn't intended to be a negative, it's obstructing Toula's efforts in using the life course a...

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