For his part, Ralph is overwhelmed by the knowledge that he has been rescued, that he will escape the island after coming so close to a violent death. ... Golding's use of irony in the last chapter blurs the boundary between civilization and savagery and implies that the two are more closely connected than the story has illustrated. ... Ironically, though, this "civilized" officer is himself part of an adult world in which violence and war go hand in hand with civilization and social order. ...

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

Sethe kills her baby because, in Sethe's mind, her children are the only good and pure part of who she is and must be protected from the cruelty and the "dirtiness" of slavery(Morrison 251). ... Whites might dirty her all right, but not her best thing, her beautiful, magical best thing-- the part of her that was clean.(251) Sethe's words suggest that the only part of herself that she cares for is her children. ... This was due in part by segregation and other socioeconomic factors, but also to the spiritual and social unity of each black member. ...

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

A passage in chapter three describes him as a lonely man that is isolated from the world around him. ... In chapter three, ironically titled, "[T]he Searcher", Patrick is searching for Ambrose Small but that is merely a metaphor for his vocation. ...

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

By chapter two, the focus of the novel has shifted to the modern generations of the Pyncheon family. ... She lived in solitude for the better part of thirty years, remaining an "old maid" who "never had a lover". ...

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

But lastly picking the big date to start their new chapter in their wonderful life journey. ... For the most part the classes aren't too difficult but every now and then you come across something that will give you a hard time....

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