One can see the character of Sam, and most hobbits for that matter, as simple beings personifying the values of courage and heart. ... In this sense Hawthorne, similar to Tolkien, can be interpreted in a Christian biblical sense, although Tolkien says he did not intend this in his works. ... Vonnegut's tale and its ironic twists are in a sense entertaining. ... One can see that allegorical literature is to help us explore and reveal human truths through the superficial actions of allegorical characters. ... It helps us to refine our moral and humanitarian sensibilities. ...

• Word Count: 1462
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

In her delight in the beauty of the countryside as the seasons pass, Mrs.Burnett displays a sensibility to the everyday details in nature which is akin to many female writers'. ... From the archaic furnishings of the house to the dismal moor, from the exuberant plants in the garden to the serene vally, all add to the haunting sense of the mystery and beauty of country life which infuses the book. ... The characters in the story don't stay in enchanted realism too long, usually only for a short stretch of time in a day, or a year at most. In the course of enchanted realism, the shape ...

• Word Count: 1423
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography

In the novel, one of the most significant literary devices used by Winton is symbolism, which plays upon the aesthetic sensibilities harbored by the text's audience and provides insight and deeper understanding to the themes of the novel. ... Besides this, the character of Quick Lamb is also indicative of how human beings can through circumstances in life feel anguished and homeless. ... Besides this, his "misery pictures" reveal how the pain and despair present in the world has caused him to have a sense of homelessness, for his search for meaning and fulfillment in life take him to the ...

• Word Count: 1957
• Approx Pages: 8