The Major is shown as a more positive character in the novel, and therefore used by Petry to imply the mixing of colors. ... Aside from Abbie, another character associated with only one color is Bill Hod. ... Bill Hod and Abbie, although very different characters, are similar in the sense that they both are very narrow-minded and stubborn. ... On the other hand, the characters of Link and Camillo are shown using two different shades. ... This line refers to the male's reaction when the female protagonist in the story turns off the light to the couple's bedroom after they had an inten...

• Word Count: 1612
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Although featuring different characters in different settings, both Du Bois and Delany focus on segregation and the harmful effects caused by either racial or sexual prejudice. ... For Julia, Jim is an unknowable stranger who is "alien in blood and culture " (Du Bois 8). ... The Spacers are called "strangers " by a gay man, who comments that they have nothing for him since they are not men (Delany 124). ... Du Bois uses the careful description of this dire and silent post-apocalyptic city to underlie the characters' unvoiced fear and uncertainty about the future. ...

• Word Count: 2007
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

All throughout the book, every character is faced with conflicts based on biases. ... The story flows very well, with strong plot setting and characters. ... The strongest way that the theme is expressed, however, is through the characters of the book. These characters are strong, well developed, and multi-dimensional. ... Specifically, the character of Jadine personifies many important and conflicting ideas. ...

• Word Count: 1878
• Approx Pages: 8

Even though Ša curses palefaces in the first chapter, the idea of a different education – an unknown type of education – is new and exciting, so the idea of traveling with these strangers is an opportunity she doesn't want to wish, despite her mother's heartbreak. Due to her age, which Ša is able to keep in character so well, this little girl cannot understand why her mom just won't let her go, doesn't comprehend why her mom is so upset, at least on the appropriate level. ...

• Word Count: 1871
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate