Although Emil felt content dwelling within the realm of light with his family, the realm of darkness constantly called to him, tempting him to forsake his innocence. ... These boys were forced to survive alone in the wild without civilization. ... The emergence of this concealed, basic wildness is the theme of the book; the struggle between Ralph, the representative of civilization with his parliaments and his brain trust (Piggy, the intellectual whose shattering spectacles mark the progressive decay of rational influence as the story progresses), and Jack, in whom the spark of wildness burn...

• Word Count: 1226
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Uncle Tom's Cabin is profoundly feminist in its implications because of the opinionated female characters that voiced their beliefs and showed moral superiority over their male counterparts. ... Spinning round, clapping her hands, knocking her knees together, in a wild, fantastic sort of time and finally, turning a summerset or two, and giving a prolonged closing note, as odd and unearthly as that of a steam-whistle, she came suddenly down on the carpet (260). ... Bird were portrayed as holding moral superiority over their husbands. ... Sam he said der was one of dese yer perfectioners, d...

• Word Count: 1246
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School