... family, at least their family is-based on society's expectations-conventional. The writing incorporates themes of light and optimism, and the presence of young, cheerful children further highlights the idea of blissful ignorance. In one instance, Mrs. Ramsay ponders the tragic transformation that children experience as they mature. Even though maturation is viewed in a positive light, the loss of innocence and freedom that consequently occurs is unsettling. Mrs Ramsay, " ... childhood is unavoidably subject to deterioration. The novel's overall transformation can be noted through th...

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• Approx Pages: 3
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... viewed as positive changes leading to self awareness, colour symbolizing the importance of such awareness. As Betty, a mother-figure in the movie, begins her journey of self-exploration, her lips, eyes and skin take colour as her sensations of reality expand. Over time, it becomes evident that feelings of love and hate are explored through shades of red, innocence and curiosity portrayed by white, and those with feelings ... freedom. "Sky High", a nostalgic account of a bygone youth, expresses the alteration of perspective that comes with age and experience as the persona recognizes the...

• Word Count: 1749
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... ". Within the text Ellen Foster, Gibbons' envelops the attitudes and values of family life of the time and setting of which the novel was set. Despite Ellen lacking a 'normal' family life that at times seems non-existent, the text provides the reader an experience of the value of family in life. As Ellen had lost both parents at a young age she was deprived the luxury and sanction within the caring borders of close family ... . However, as Ellen goes to live with Julia and Roy, she discovers the emotions of love and happiness and how her innocence has been restored and able to grow ....

• Word Count: 1059
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate