... , and broken up with semi-colons and commas: "..and stung by nettles, and torn by briars; who limped.." The semi-colons lengthen the sentence even more and the repeated phrase structure gives us an understanding of the convict. The language progresses from formal to colloquial: "I say" The novel becomes less dense and becomes more sparse creating a lighter, more humorous atmosphere. This ... . Both novels landscape and the weather create a sense of danger, suggesting the insignificance of human beings within a vast and inhospitable setting. They suggest that humanity and nature sometimes ...

• Word Count: 1705
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School