... entitled "Z for Zachariah" which was written by Robert O Brien is what I have been studying in class. It was first published in 1973 and was written during the "Cold War." The plot of the novel is basically about isolation and the struggle to survive the after effects of a nuclear war. The main character in the novel is Ann Burden, from Burden Valley ... final words were, "I am hopeful." This shows us that Ann has a positive attitude in life and still looks forward to the future, even although the odds are against her. Her farm upbringing has equipped her with a great deal of common sen...

• Word Count: 1361
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... entitled "Z for Zachariah" which was written by Robert O Brien is what I have been studying in class. It was first published in 1973 and was written during the "Cold War." The plot of the novel is basically about isolation and the struggle to survive the after effects of a nuclear war. The main character in the novel is Ann Burden, from Burden Valley ... final words were, "I am hopeful." This shows us that Ann has a positive attitude in life and still looks forward to the future, even although the odds are against her. Her farm upbringing has equipped her with a great deal of common sen...

• Word Count: 1361
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School