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The Lottery 2

... seen in the contrast between Old Man Warner and Tessie Hutchinson. The lottery is an annual event which takes place in the village. It takes place on the day of June 27. Everybody gathers on this date in the middle of the square for the drawing of the lottery. To the townspeople this event is like any other event happening in their town, such as a dance, club, or even a holiday program. Mr. Summers, the head of the lottery, has to gather the information of all the households the night before to make the list for the following day. He ...

Number of words: 984 | Number of pages: 4

Great Expectations 3

... it all to her in great detail. As she felt the side walk tilt up a touch she knew she was close to the comfort and safety of her home. The dog then stopped and she felt around for her key she spent a good seven minutes trying to fit the key into the hole. She climbed the never-ending spiral staircase and made a cup of tea. It was getting cold out, but she recalled the warm sun hitting her face as she walked westward towards her apartment earlier. She sat on the windowsill and listened. She listened to the children running by as they did ...

Number of words: 1751 | Number of pages: 7

A Raisin In The Sun: The Propagation Of Pride And Dignity

... in life. The internal difficulties of the family and the detrimental effects of these problems on the family is a major theme in the play. As the play begins a husband, Walter, and wife, Ruth, are seen having a fight over Walter's dream to become a 'mover and shaker' in the business world by using an incoming insurance check for his mother as a downpayment on a capitalistic adventure. Walter tells his wife that, "I'm trying to talk to you 'bout myself and all you can say is eat them eggs and go to work", which is the first sign of Walter's ...

Number of words: 1029 | Number of pages: 4

Cold Mountain: The Civil War

... brother. Some Northerners joined the Southern ranks and some Southerners were in the Union army, each fighting for what he thought was right. The most obvious causes of the Civil War were the issues of states’ rights and slavery. Hundreds of books, movies, and documentaries have been published on the Civil War. One of them was written by Charles Frazier called Cold Mountain. The novel focuses on the life during the Civil War. Cold Mountain captures some of the spirit and reality of the Civil War. Many people contributed their time, effor ...

Number of words: 1364 | Number of pages: 5

Red Badge Of Courage 4

... matured into a hero. Henry's youthful cowardliness began when "he burned … to enlist"(Babusci 577). His motive was an attempt to achieve adulthood and heroism. From birth, Henry was subject to the guidance of his mother; however, her guidance was more dictation than recommendation. For instance, when he initially informed her of his desire to enlist, she heartlessly discouraged him, urging him not to be a fool. Once Henry departed his diminutive hometown, he arrived in Washington with great expectations. Henry believed enlist ...

Number of words: 1883 | Number of pages: 7

12 Angry Men: Boy Is Innocent

... here is something to think about. The wound that was found on his dad cut at a strange angle. If this boy had stabbed him, it would have been a an underhand cut. Not like the overhand wound found on his dad. What about the old man claiming to hear the boy yell? How could this be possible? The old man does not have that good of hearing. Also, at that same time, the train was going by his house. This train is very loud. How could an old man with poor hearing hear this? . This old man is not a believable witness to the murde ...

Number of words: 413 | Number of pages: 2

Catcher In The Rye 3

... old Luce was a flitty guy. "I used to think he was a flit himself he was always doing that sort of stuff" (Salinger 143). While they were in this bar and old Luce gave Holden his annual sex talks, Holden made comments to himself about all the flitty looking men in the bar " a flitty looking guy with wavy hair came out and played the piano" (149). When Holden left Pency with no place to go, but he stayed with some older friends named Mr. & Mrs. Antolini. After a long speech about how Holden should really do better, in school he went to bed and ...

Number of words: 581 | Number of pages: 3

1984: The Plot

... the mercy of some force over which he has no control. Anti-utopian novels are usually intended as a criticism of the time in which the author lives. Nineteen Eighty Four, a satire of totalitarian barbarism told through the eyes of Winston Smith, is no exception. Orwell deliberately keeps the plot in 1984 simple, without any narrative twists or shocking surprises until the very end. He is very careful to present the idea that it is our society and government, not people, that are mixed up. The plot is not merely a boy meets girl story, but he ...

Number of words: 995 | Number of pages: 4

Released From The Grip Of What He Carried: Freedom Birds

... to overcome their predisposed conscience and deal with reality. It has become one of the most common occurrences in any war. Grandfathers, uncles, and even brothers have told how they would recall as they were fighting, they themselves carried the unnecessary on a tour. The seemingly innocent picture, the numerous letters sent, and even thoughts of what it was like to be home, all of a loved one is now shown to have an impact. As seen with Jimmy Cross, some men even went to a profound obsession. As mentioned early in the work, Jimm ...

Number of words: 1162 | Number of pages: 5

Spook: Summary

... house to see if she is alright and also to see if she is educated. when they arrive at the house Muriel comes out with a shotgun and asks them what they want. They tell her that they just want to check on her daughter. Muriel insists that Mary Ann is fine. After a lot of arguing Muriel lets Lola and Ross in. The house is a mess, there are boxes of books everywhere and everything is covered in dust. Mary Ann is locked in her room. Muriel will not let Mary Ann come out to talk to Lola and Ross. But Muriel asks Mary Ann a few questions to ...

Number of words: 1401 | Number of pages: 6

Hamlet 4

... nice (Joyce 5),” but has seen what her father has done to her siblings when he would “hunt them in out of the field with his blackthorn stick (Joyce 4).” As of late she has begun to feel “herself in danger of her father’s violence (Joyce 4).” Ironically, her father has “begun to threaten her and say what he’d do to her only for her dead mother’s sake (Joyce 5).” Eveline wants a new life but is afraid to let go of her past. She dreams of a place where “people would treat her ...

Number of words: 562 | Number of pages: 3

The Scarlet Letter

... populous. They despise those who are set apart and have little compassion or forgiveness. The woods surrounding Boston where Hester later lived are a serene area, a light temperate forest with wildlife and other unspoiled elements. Characters Hester Pyrnne- Hester is a beautiful young woman from England, whose husband still was thought to reside in Amsterdam at the beginning of the novel. She had come to the colonies alone, and he was to follow. Unfortunately, during this waiting period, she had become pregnant by another man, and t ...

Number of words: 1338 | Number of pages: 5

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