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An Overview of the Plot in the Novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (683 words, 1 pages)

Fahrenheit 451 451 degrees Fahrenheit is the temperature at which paper, more specifically books, burn. As a fireman living in a futuristic city, it is Guy Montags job to see that that is exactly what happens. Ray Bradbury predicts in his novel Fahrenheit 451 that the future is without literature ... Read More

Summary of the Plot of The Summer I Learned About Life by Carolyn Meyer (440 words, 2 pages)

The Summer I Learned About LifeBy Caroline MeyerTeddie is a 14 old girl who is interested to learn about life. She has an sister named Hannah,and a brother named Robert. Her family are concerned that she was not growing up to be as theywanted her too grow. Teddie is the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Plot, Setting and Characters in The Hobbit Novel by J. R. R. Tolkien (852 words, 2 pages)

The HobbitPlotMany events and conflicts occurred in this story. In The Hobbit, I noticed conflicts such as Bilbo Baggins vs. himself, all the hobbits vs. Smaug, and Bilbo vs. the other hobbits. Bilbo was not readily accepted by the hobbits he was traveling with. The only reason he was allowed ... Read More

Intolerance among Social Groups in the Plot of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1082 words, 5 pages)

The entire plot of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is rooted onintolerance between different social groups. Without prejudice andintolerance The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn would not have any ofthe antagonism or intercourse that makes the recital interesting. Theprejudice and intolerance found in the book are the characteristicsthat make The Adventures ... Read More

The Main Events in the Plot of The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier (976 words, 2 pages)

1. Robert Cormier wrote The Chocolate War. The copyright of the book is 1974.2. In the exposition of The Chocolate War, Jerry Renault, the freshman quarterback, was receiving constant blows from opposing players. Jerry was trying to get the ball to his receiver, the Goober, but not having any luck.In ... Read More

An Analysis of the Plot and Main Characters from the Novel Beloved (2148 words, 8 pages)

Beloved This essay was found at www.screw-essays.com and should not be plagiarizedApril 19th, 1996 A critical analysis of the main characters and plot from the novel "Beloved" (BY TONI MORRISON). Frank Mancini irgix.netcom.com Beloved is a novel set in Ohio during 1873, several years after the Civil War. The book ... Read More

Summary of the Plot of the Book The Dark Side of Nowhere by Neal Shusterman (1237 words, 2 pages)

This book starts out with a boy named Ethan dieing and everybody said it was appendicitis however later Jason and some others realized it wasnt. Jason didnt like his life because he thought it was too boring and he thought his parents were too nice because they never punished him ... Read More

A Comprehensive Analysis of the Plot in Twelfth Night, a Play by William Shakespeare (2023 words, 3 pages)

Twelfth NightTwelfth Night is a comedy of light and shade. Its characters are not unreservedly happy and the events are not unreservedly humorous. Discuss.As a comedy, Twelfth Night is obviously intending to not only entertain its audience but also point out problems in society. It is imperative to entire merit ... Read More

The Plot Summary of Memoirs of a Geisha, a Historical Novel by Arthur Golden (1746 words, 2 pages)

Memoirs of a Geisha (Book Report) 1) Plot This exotic fable is about a young, innocent girl named Chiyo (9 years old in 1929) who lives in a poor fishing village in Yoroido with her older sister Satsu, her father and sick mother. Since Chiyos mother is going to die ... Read More

The Role of Hamlet in the Elaboration of the Plot of Shakespeare’s Hamlet (1204 words, 2 pages)

The character Ophelia in William Shakespeares play Hamlet plays a very interesting and important role in the elaboration of the plot. In the beginning, she starts off in a healthy state of mind, in love with her boyfriend Hamlet, yet controlled by her father in regard to their relationship. During ... Read More

A Summary of the Plot and Background of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (4534 words, 12 pages)

THE SCARLET LETTERThe Custom HouseHawthorne says that he writes to the whole world hoping that someone will understand what he is talking about.He goes on to speak about Salem, where his relatives have lived and died since its existence. Over time Salem has become more of an instinct to his ... Read More

An Analysis of the Plot in”The Rocking-Horse Winner” By D.H. Lawrence (1056 words, 2 pages)

The Hidden TruthThe plot in "The Rocking-Horse Winner" by D. H. Lawrence reveals to the reader conflicts between Paul and his mother using different levels or forms of secrecy. There are secrets hidden throughout the house that leads Paul and his mother to an unpleasant life. The first level of ... Read More

An Analysis of the Plot and Setting of Daniel Keyes’ “Flowers for Algernon” (1911 words, 2 pages)

Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes . Test and Key 1. Where is this story set? Future, in western Europe or North America 2. How old are Charlie and Miss Kinnian? 37, and 34. 3. What was the first test Charlie did, and what was it for What did Charlie ... Read More

The Plot and Setting Overview of “A Tale of Two Cities” (2298 words, 3 pages)

Archetypal Characters Characters are presented from the start of the novel as good or evil. There are no characters that the reader see as good and turn out to be evil at the end or vica versa. Their goodness or evilness is clearly shown from the beginning. A Tale of ... Read More

An Overview of the Plot and Setting of Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities” (1007 words, 2 pages)

A Tale of Two Cities Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens takes place in France and England during the troubled times of the French Revolution. There are travels by the characters between the countries, but most of the action takes place in Paris, France. The wineshop in Paris is ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Plot of the Outsiders (670 words, 2 pages)

Take Home Test for THE OUTSIDERS1. The plot of THE OUTSIDERS makes you think that there are two groups in society. One group is the people who have money, like the SOCS. The other group does not have money, THE GREASERS and is made fun of by the other group. ... Read More

The Plot Components of a Rose for Emily by William Faulkner (1369 words, 3 pages)

n William Faulkner's "A Rose for Em Michael Palomo Palomo 1Professor MoyleEnglish 2300February 28, 2000The Components of The Plot ily" there are numerous aspects of the plot that can be explored. The use of conflict, foreshadowing, and flashbacks throughout the story form the plot along with its characters. The plot's ... Read More

An Analysis of the Plot and Style in a Rose for Emily by William Faulkner (343 words, 1 pages)

"A Rose for Emily is a very popular short story because of its, style , climax, and plot. The author, William Faulkner, was a "Southern" writer from Oxford, Mississippi. FAulkner bases this story on the tale of Oxford's aristrocratic " Miss Mary " Neilson. She married Captain jack Hume, the ... Read More

The Most Important Minor Characters in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Great Gatsby and Their Contribution to the Plot and Theme (1693 words, 7 pages)

Nick LangworthEnglish 11Wednesday, May 05, 1999Minor CharactersIn the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the minor characters play an important role incontributing to the plot, theme and give the reader an overall understanding of the novel as a whole. Thethree most important minor characters in the novel are ... Read More

The Plot Summary of Oroonoko, a Short Novel by Aphra Behn (1244 words, 2 pages)

Coromantien was a part of Africa, which in the seventeenth century was one of the chief resorts of the slave traders. Its king was a man of more than a hundred years old. Thirteen of his sons died in battle, and he had left for a successor one grandchild, called ... Read More

The Components of the Plot in Faulkner’s A Rose for Emily (1368 words, 3 pages)

Michael Palomo Palomo 1Professor MoyleEnglish 2300February 28, 2000The Components of The Plot In William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily" there are numerous aspects of the plot that can be explored. The use of conflict, foreshadowing, and flashbacks throughout the story form the plot along with its characters. The plot's stages ... Read More

An Analysis of the Plot in the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (981 words, 2 pages)

L T 8 Lynn JohnsonEnglish Composition ICritical Analysis October 26, 1995 Hawthorne's HeroineNathaniel Hawthorne's novel The Scarlet Letter , had a controversial plot when it was published in 1850. The same controversy exists today even though there is a decline in moral behavior. The main character, Hester Prynne, and her ... Read More

A Biography of Charles Dickens and the Plot Summary of His Novel A Tale of Two Cities (1165 words, 6 pages)

A Tale of Two CitiesIn the fictitious novel Tale of Two Cities, the author, CharlesDickens, lays out a brilliant plot. Charles Dickens was born inEngland on February 7, 1812 near the south coast. His family moved toLondon when he was ten years old and quickly went into debt. To helpsupport ... Read More

The Plot Summary of Jack Kerouac’s Novel On the Road (1686 words, 3 pages)

Jack Kerouac's 'Great American' Novel, On the Road"because the only people for me as the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Plot in the Chocolate War by Robert Cormier (677 words, 3 pages)

"The Chocolate War" Robert Cormier New York Dell Publishing, September 1986. 1st Edition. pp.191. Ppbrk. The Chocolate War's Plot is centered around a boy named Jerry Renault, who is afreshman that attends Trinity Highschool. At Trinity High the young men are asked to sellboxes of chocolate as an annual fund ... Read More

An Analysis of the Twists in the Plot of the Book, I Am the Cheese by Robert Cormier (840 words, 2 pages)

In the book I am the Cheese by, Robert Cormier, there are lots of twists in the plot. The main character, Adam Farmer a.k.a. "A" and Paul Delmonte, is a resident in a mental hospital. Throughout the story is woven an account of Adam Farmers bike trip to Rutterburg Vermont ... Read More

An Analysis of the Plot and Setting of Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery (575 words, 3 pages)

While the setting of Shirley Jacksons, The Lottery, takes place on a clear,sunny, June day, it does not take long for the skies to turn gray as sheintroduces the readers to the black box. The black box is the central symbol ofthe short story. It suggest both death and necessity ... Read More

The Plot and Setting Review of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Birthmark” (1156 words, 2 pages)

The story that I chose to read was The Birthmark by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The story was written in 1843. It is one of numerous stories that Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote. This book is about a man who is upset at God for situating a birthmark on his wifes left cheek. In ... Read More

The Plot Summary of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, a Satirical Novel by Mark Twain (1065 words, 5 pages)

"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" EARLY INFLUENCES ON HUCKLEBERRY FINN Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel about a young boy's coming of age in the Missouri of the mid-1800's. The main character, Huckleberry Finn, spends much time in the novel floating down the Mississippi River on ... Read More

A brief Overview of the Plot of Shane by Jack Schaefer (287 words, 1 pages)

The plot of Shane is a simple one. The refined stranger who has happened upon the Starrett homestead, we discover, is a virtuous gunfighter who is attempting to begin a new life. When Joe Starrett, Bob's father, invites him to stay on as a hired hand, he agrees, having learned ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013