... lead up to a murder. The second part looks back upon those events in a courtroom, which judges not only Meursault's crime, but also his life. A shipping clerk by trade, Meursault is a simple man. He lives life by his own values, and thinks little about events or consequences. He accepts things as are, with no emotion and very little analysis. He is a man of ... present moments who only considers briefly, the immediate future, and if it will bring pleasure, thus making him incapable of regret. Though Meursault is not emotional, he is very much in tune ... live by someone else's values. ...

• Word Count: 1699
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... as religion, economic status and a sharp contrast of different types of characters, some driven by greed while the others driven by compassion. In Kazantzakis, Zorba the Greek and in Steinbeck's, The Pearl, the role of power is an essential theme. Through a comparative analysis of both novels, readers see the role of power manifested in different ways. While Zorba harbors power within himself, Kino remains powerless and ... up destroying his life. While Zorba's economic status is similar to Kino's, Zorba remains satisfied with the little that he has. Zorba's carefree easy going attitude...

• Word Count: 1428
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School