With barley anyone on his side, Grant still managed to be brave and strong for himself and for Jefferson even with people trying to put him down. ... In a Lesson before Dying, Gaines also uses characterization to show that a man is strong when he is alone. ... A man becomes stronger because of certain situations in their life. ... These literary elements helped show in both novels Of Mice and Men and in a Lesson before Dying , that a man is stronger when they are alone or even when they believe in something others do not quite believe in. In a Lesson before Dying , Grant decides to do somet...

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In, "To Kill a Mockingbird," by Harper Lee, Scout was fortunate enough to be surrounded by people that taught her crucial life lessons. ... Firstly, Atticus taught Scout many important life lessons, but most importantly, he taught her to not be prejudiced, and to treat everyone with equality. ... Boo lives a lonely life, and has quite a bit of time with his thoughts. ... This lesson will most likely have a greater effect on Scout, over her experience with Ms. ... Scout was really blessed by being exposed to these great people, who taught her amazing things throughout the novel. ...

• Word Count: 596
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• Grade Level: High School

A Lesson before Dying is one of the most popular novels released by Ernest J. ... The novel explains how life can be challenging and showcases the importance of bravery in order to fight the obstacles life will ultimately throw in your face. ... In this novel bravery is well shown by the characters Tante Lou, Grant, and Jefferson. In A Lesson before Dying, Tante Lou demonstrates the most important lesson; bravery, through a couple of different ways. ... Bravery is one of the most important lessons in life. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Atticus Finch, the father of Scout and Jem teaches various life lessons for the people around him and of course his children and family. ... Atticus feels that he needs to teach his young ones life lessons because of what had happened to him in his past and he doesn't want them to experience the negativity. Atticus is an inspiring leader of his family and he teaches Scout and Jem life lessons from the marvelous and displeasing events in life. ​ ... Throughout this whole novel Atticus is known as a man everyone looks up to. ... Maycomb needed someone to step up and help realize the meani...

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Many people in the American school system have struggled with the question whether or not to ban the novel from being taught because of the context. What these people lack is the true understanding of what valuable lessons the novel really teaches. ... Another valuable lesson taught in the story is the effects of sins. ... Their sin also affects the life of Roger Chillingworth; his entire being is filled with vengeance once he discovers Dimmesdale's true identity (Source C). ... If this novel becomes banned from schools, students will lose a true understanding of the past life of the Puri...

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The Lesson Point of view is an essential element to a reader's comprehension of a story. ... Bambara does this to show a different kind of life that may be new to the reader and may aid in the comprehension of the street life. ... She dislikes the fact that Miss Moore is a woman with "nappy hair and proper speech with no makeup"(307). ... The lesson that they learn is one that the reader receives also. ... In this novel, that value is the difference of spending money. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The Chocolate War contains all the components of a coming of age novel. ... The story ends with the assessment of Jerry himself, and his place in society. ... With his mother being gone, Jerry sees the contrasts between her and his father. ... "Was life that dull, that boring and humdrum for people?" ... Jerry's lesson is slow and steady throughout the novel and Jerry's final assessment shows that the beliefs of the school have been revealed in Jerry and he has found his place in society. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Forster looks at everyday Edwardian life, and follows the protagonist, Lucy, in her struggles with the class system, love and her obligations as a woman living in that time. ... However, as the novel progresses, she experiences more, and she matures, and eventually realizes that it is impossible for her to be happy when she is a living a life that she us not interested in leading. ... The theme of growing up and maturing is integral to the novel, with the reader watching Lucy mature and develop emotionally. By the end of the book, she has gained significant amounts of intelligence and is far m...

• Word Count: 1127
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

I reluctantly began the book and soon became quite involved with the novel's insightful progression. ... Morrie taught Mitch his final lesson: how to live. ... Morrie discussed his philosophies on life with Mitch and encouraged him to do the same. ... Mitch's life was greatly impacted by the wisdom that Morrie shared with him. ... This novel touches each person who reads it in a new and interesting way. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Tuesdays with Morrie Summary This book is an intriguing description of an old mans battle with death. ... I think Morrie does exactly that, in this novel and in life. ... The lessons you learn just by reading the book are tremendous. ... I know I"ll never forget this book and the numerous lessons it has taught me. Life is a precious thing, live for the now....

• Word Count: 403
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• Grade Level: High School

Murray-a critic of the novel- wrote an essay concluding that " there are meanings and lessons to be understood in Moby Dick," and that Melville along with his novel will be forever secure if modern critics can continue to discover the meanings of the book (Murray; 280). One of the main meanings or lessons that (as a generalization from critics) is not to become to focused and obsessed with one goal to the point that you exclude the more important things in life. This lesson is represented with Ahab's peculiar obsession with hunting and killing the white whale. ... Although the novel i...

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In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus, a single-father of two school aged children, teaches life lessons to them, both explicitly and implicitly so he is an excellent role model for his children who can change them into better people. ... As a man who values respect, Atticus chides his children when they display negative traits of people in Maycomb, "No putting his life's history on display for the edification of the neighborhood"(page 119). ... Atticus is trying to tell her that he feels that Tom is an innocent man and he will feel guilt for the rest of his life if he let...

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"This is a novel about love in all its forms." What does Paul learn about love from his various relationships in the novel? "Maestro" is a novel about maturity and adolescence, inevitably involving love in all its forms. ... As a result, Paul learns some of the greatest lessons of his life and grows into a mature, responsible and caring adult. ... It is through these sometimes hard-learnt lessons that Paul gains a better understanding and perspective on life, his world, his music and especially of those around him. ...

• Word Count: 913
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• Grade Level: High School

Experience is what connects us with others The very personal tone of the novel Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom is essentially influenced by the author's purpose for readers to establish a direct connection with its main characters. The book is subtitled "An old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson". ... The novel also discusses various topics that we all experience and in this paper I would like to focus mainly on life, work, community, relationships, aging and death. ... Everyday Life The novel is a clear expression of the unseen aspects of common themes that influ...

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• Grade Level: High School

"A Lesson before Dying" by Ernest J. ... The novel is also about the ways in which the imprisoned may find freedom even in the moment of their death. ... Over the course of the novel, he learns to accept responsibility for his own life, for his relations with other people, and for the condition of Southern society. ... In the face of death Jefferson learns to accept life, and discovers his self-worth. Grant also learns a lesson while teaching Jefferson. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Prejudice and racial hate is an aspect in the human life that can discredit and strip one off his or her moral stance and position within the society. The novel titled "A Lesson Before Dying,"" is a graphic representation of the fact and notion that the colour of the skin of a human being could play a critical role in determining the substance and character of a person. Consequently, the primary thesis of my analysis of "A Lesson Before Dying " revolves around prejudice, intentional or not, among the characters. ... As these racial prejudices are going on, other things are also happening in...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

They also: challenge our views; let us know we are not alone; and edify us, teaching a moral lesson. ... When he feeds the starving Jew, it could be argued he made a foolish decision as he endangered the life of a younger, healthier man (Max) to offer comfort to a frail elderly man, almost certain to die. ... Or on the man himself, who gets to die 'with the thought that he was a human.' ... Despite being on the 'wrong side' the reader is able to empathise with their suffering, such as Frau Holtzapfel who loses her son in battle. ... Likewise the way her self esteem grow...

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• Grade Level: High School

In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout, otherwise known as Jean Louise Finch, learns valuable lessons on the evil of prejudice present in her Southern town of Maycomb, on the true nature of courage, and on the dangers of judging others before "...climbing into their skin and walking around in it." ... In the beginning of the novel, Scout faces terrible encounters with her neighbor, Mrs. ... Dubose was, and her views of life. ... Many themes are contained in the novel, such as morality, innocence, and growing up. ... Harper Lee's timeless classic teaches a great lesson to many readers,...

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• Grade Level: High School

In the novel, Jem says "Then it all goes back to the jury...we oughta do away with the juries" (Lee 251). ... Jem develops by learning the important life lesson that one cannot trust everyone to do what one would like them to do, or more importantly, what is morally right. ... This life lesson learned not only affects Jem with realizing that the jury voted Tom guilty only because he was black, but also the reader, as it teaches them that not everyone can be trusted to do what they see as correct. ... In the novel, Jem says " 'Don't do that Scout. ... These development...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

harles Dickens' classic novel, A Christmas Carol, is the story of a bitter old man. ... The themes of the novel directly relate to various lessons Scrooge learns, such as money can't buy happiness. ... Scrooge had an elaborate dream involving Marley along with three other premonitions that began to change his views on life. ... Scrooge learned the important lesson that material possessions can't bring happiness. ... Scrooge now cherished his life and was a kind person. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Consider Isabel's predicament as an example of this life lesson. ... In this, there is a life lesson. ... This becomes a vitally important life lesson. ... At the end of the novel, Isabel has become an inspirational figure in her ability to persevere. ... This becomes the lesson emerging from Chains....

• Word Count: 505
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• Grade Level: High School

Page 2 From the moment they met, Lou Anna instantly affected Taylor's life in a positive way. ... Lou Ann puts life in perspective for Taylor without even knowing to what degrees she is doing it. ... Page 3 The most important lesson that Taylor learned was that of Turtle, who didn't even give Taylor a verbal lesson. ... Barbara Kingsolver, as a consequence ends the novel almost as it began, with the journey of Taylor and Turtle Greer back to Tucson. ... The monumental change in Taylor as a person is immense, and with these experiences is a new mind set of life in general. ...

• Word Count: 812
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

"The Old Man and the Sea" was a novel that shook the literary world in the 20th Century. ... The backdrop of this simple yet compelling novel is persistence, the human spirit and man's struggle against nature. ... Santiago's life takes a turn for the better when he realizes what he has done with his life and the choices that he has made. ... Most people might infer from the novel that the main battle with the marlin is physically exhausting and that is what plagues the old man. ... The old man's choices and his responsibility for making those choices are tied in with what mo...

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They have demonstrated their 4D sight by this picturesque: A guy walking with a tunnel in front of him. ... Through the Tralfamadorians, He sees another world, another life. ... Kurt Vonnegut intends to show his readers this lesson, which also demonstrates his purpose on making his anti-war novel. ... Some lessons the Tralfamadorians teach are very logical. ... The Tralfamadorians have a great impact on Vonnegut's novel. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In each story Jody learns an important moral lesson. ... There are many symbols for life and death present throughout the novel. The buzzards, (p 35), the old cypress tree, and the bird he kills with his slingshot. ... Jody discovers there are still lessons he must learn about the ways of nature: sometimes, through death, comes life. ... By the end of the novel, Jody has grown into a young man, able to learn from the older generation in order to be prepared for life. ...

• Word Count: 749
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• Grade Level: High School