"Cathedral" by Raymond Carver, is a uniquely written short story that symbolizes the importance, knowledge and joy of understanding that can be gained by overcoming prejudices and fears. ... Those two sentences were extremely powerful and crucial to understanding just how close-minded the narrator is. ... It was a very good idea for the author to use the television as the beginning of the two coming to some terms of agreement or understanding for each other because it brings to light the true barrier between them; one has sight and one does not. ... The message here is so powerful; t...

• Word Count: 1441
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Evidently, Hemingway refuses to provide any minor details in his work, and instead presents the reader minor clues and symbols to help establish a more in depth understanding and profound meaning. ... Initially, he entirely avoids discussion of the conflict at hand, but later goes on to oversimplify the operation and persistently pushes Jig to go through with it; patronizing her and failing to provide the kind of support and understanding she needs. ... " Doing this makes it evident that recognizing his use of particular themes and symbols through dialogue is essential in further unders...

• Word Count: 1134
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The need to attain a sense of belonging is shown distinctly within Lowry's text through capturing relationships – social, familial, interpersonal and personal – which allows the reader to grasp a deeper understanding of the power of both belonging and a lack of belonging. ... This exaggerates the longing for freedom that Malvina wanted when in a relationship with Nigel, showing that when she did gain freedom it wasn't necessarily what she wanted. ... The journey of self-discovery within works of literature helps explore and deepen the understanding of real issues and the ...

• Word Count: 1421
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In the novel, Morrison wonderfully weaves in and out of the past and present while retaining the interest of the reader, who simultaneously is able to gain insight into characters" reasons behind their actions. ... Morrison's unique writing style allows not only for a better flow, but a better understanding of the characters and the "method behind their madness." ...

• Word Count: 679
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The grandfather's last message is an interpretation of Washington's message calling for black conformity as a way of gaining social stature. ... Although it takes the narrator a long while before finally understanding what was meant, he comes to realize that it is treacherous because it is self-denying and self-effacing. ...

• Word Count: 567
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

These Constraints Joyce places on his writing help the reader to get a better understanding of what the protagonist is thinking and to experience events as he sees them. ... At the end of the book, Joyce switches from a regular narrative voice to diary entries, thus symbolizing that Stephen has gained his own narrative voice and is now capable of speaking directly to the reader instead of Joyce speaking for him, yet another mechanic that adds to Dedaleus" realism. ...

• Word Count: 507
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

He contains the density that real people possess, which perhaps is what draws the reader or audience so much to him; they feel a sense of understanding and connection with him as he struggles with everlasting questions, yet in the end he is still only a fictional character. ... It is through the various soliloquies that the reader is most exposed to Hamlets state of mind and where they can gain a greater understanding of him. ... Through the use of multiple soliloquies the reader is able to gain a better insight on the personal thoughts that Hamlet experiences. ...

• Word Count: 1574
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Originally born just outside of Johannesburg, Nadine began to gain a political identity at a young age as the daughter of two Jewish immigrant parents, who spent much of their own young adult lives under repression in Russia. ... The two works would set up the title short story in a profound way, gaining the audience of readers who found themselves as a part of the anti-apartheid movement but also eventually proving willing to meet half way and express an understanding of the people of the pro-apartheid mindset by writing a short story that did not show their views as completely ridiculous bu...

• Word Count: 1018
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Trying to put things in context, and indeed trying to figure out a root cause, requires a look at historical references as well as an understanding of the literary genre at hand. ... The topic of metafiction in the post-modernist era of writing has certainly gained a lot of talk, but authors have long written in a way as to make the reader take an introspective and self-conscience look at their work. ...

• Word Count: 1165
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Write a considered analysis of Holes' by Louis Sachar, outlining its significance for both school students and older readers, placing it in the context of literary tradition'. Holes' was written by Louis Sachar in 1998, introducing a new, more contemporary children's book. The book itself, ha...

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

Write a considered analysis of Holes' by Louis Sachar, outlining its significance for both school students and older readers, placing it in the context of literary tradition'. Holes' was written by Louis Sachar in 1998, introducing a new, more contemporary children's book. The book itself, ha...

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