In this story, the protagonist Mrs. ... She was so over joyed that she died "of the joy that kills" (Ronson 216). ... There was irony displayed throughout the short story. ... While they are discussing their findings and what it all means, the men mock them. ... "She-come to think of it, she was kind of like a bird herself-real sweet and pretty, but kind of timid and-fluttery" (Ronson 222). ...

• Word Count: 1562
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Sachar accentuates many themes and key issues within his story, ones which young and old can relate. ... Finally, two other themes which are central to the story it's ending are luck and fate. ... Love is firstly portrayed as fickle and misleading, in the story of Stanley's great -great grandfather Elya, then as passionate and binding, in the story of Kate Barlow and Sam. ... Finally, race is referred to chiefly in the aside story of Kate Barlow and Sam. ... A student should recognise the morals within the story and understand the message portrayed at the end. ...

• Word Count: 1943
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Sachar accentuates many themes and key issues within his story, ones which young and old can relate. ... Finally, two other themes which are central to the story it's ending are luck and fate. ... Love is firstly portrayed as fickle and misleading, in the story of Stanley's great -great grandfather Elya, then as passionate and binding, in the story of Kate Barlow and Sam. ... Finally, race is referred to chiefly in the aside story of Kate Barlow and Sam. ... A student should recognise the morals within the story and understand the message portrayed at the end. ...

• Word Count: 1946
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate