After pondering the inevitable for what seems like an eternity in the dark woods all alone, Nick fires three shots into the night sky---the signal for his father and uncle to come back in case of an emergency. ... Later that night, while in bed, Nick realizes that his heart is broken---to experience such an unbearable occurrence at such a young age is simply torture. ... This is seen in The Light of the World, in which Nick finds himself surrounded by repulsive thugs, prostitutes, and bullies; but is most evident in The Killers, where Nick comes in close contact with his own death when two ...

• Word Count: 1254
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

When Poe's narrator tries to execute his plans in the middle of the night, he is frightened to see his rival's appearance and describes him as, "perfect an imitation of myself" (Poe). ...

• Word Count: 591
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The setting of new technology, both in the form of "iron stairs through the roof of the building" (Old) upon which the man is standing and in the form of "tiny campfires we lit at night, back at the beginning of the world" (Old), allows this man to be imagined in a world that the readers find familiar, in turn, making this poem more relatable. ...

• Word Count: 870
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio is a collection of short stories set in the obscure, hick town of Winesburg, Ohio. Every story contains within it a character with an obsession that labels the character grotesque. This grotesqueness is exhibited through odd behavior, such as self isolation, lack ...

• Word Count: 1325
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

It is becoming increasingly difficult to get away from the materialistic facets of the ever-changing society we live in today. If a new social media website or application is released, the masses flock to it and will not see daylight for weeks. Types of music, clothing styles, and popular culture to...

• Word Count: 1081
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

As the clouds lay on the pavement, and the sun sets on the horizon while the birds start opening their wings to embrace the new day, it is easy to picture Washington Irving sitting at the side of the road with his pen on hand ready to write down what is happening around him. Irving was able to find a way into his readers' hearts through his ability to create pictures using words and emotions using memorable characters. Most importantly, Irving's heritage has continued to impact lives, despite the passing of the years, because of his ability to embrace aspects of both the Neoclassic a...

• Word Count: 2209
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Introduction In this world of plurality and polivocality, it has become a challenge for both educators and learners to negotiate their voices and opinions on a number of things the way that they should move forward and hence give the pedagogy a go, keeping the tunnel open for any sort of heightened ...

• Word Count: 2530
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate