The society seems to bear down upon him like a weight, and only by being nonconformist to all philosophies does Bigger feel that he can throw off that weight of oppression and misunderstanding. ... Just as Bigger later hides himself amidst the catacombs of the old buildings, many people hide themselves deep within their minds in order to bear the ordeal of life and the oppression of an uncaring society. ... If extreme emotions are polar opposites of each other, and one is born simply with the capacity for emotion itself, then Bigger could have been great. ...

• Word Count: 1197
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

The society seems to bear down upon him like a weight, and only by being nonconformist to all philosophies does Bigger feel that he can throw off that weight of oppression and misunderstanding. ... Just as Bigger later hides himself amidst the catacombs of the old buildings, many people hide themselves deep within their minds in order to bear the ordeal of life and the oppression of an uncaring society. ... If extreme emotions are polar opposites of each other, and one is born simply with the capacity for emotion itself, then Bigger could have been great. ...

• Word Count: 1197
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

King Lear expresses his "darker purpose" and instead of carrying out his duties in uniting a kingdom, he does the polar opposite and intends to divide it between his three children. ... Thou'ldst shun a bear. But if thy flight lay towards the raging sea, Thou'ldst meet the bear i' the mouth. ...

• Word Count: 1964
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School