1. Shiloh, by Bobbie Ann Mason
The author expresses the theme that you cannot dwell on the past through the use of character development and setting. ... Leroy's character is very traditional, which ultimately leads to him being left behind. ... It seems that the author specifically planned the character development to help express the theme. Leroy is a static character, while Norma Jean is a dynamic character. The settings match the characters. ...
- Word Count: 936
- Approx Pages: 4
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School