At the novel's outset, Steinbeck takes great pains to familiarize us with the setting, using poetic imagery to describe the "golden foothill slopes" (1) of the Salinas River Valley and a particular pool on the banks of which "the leaves lie deep and so c
He tries to persuade the officials to change their minds by claiming that the child is both a blessing and a retribution that will remind Hester of her sin each day, to the rest of her life. After concluding that Pearl is devilish, the officials reluctantly allow Hester to keep her. ...
'stead of doin' all the work and not getting what comes up outta the ground" (43). George tells Slim, who invites confidence, that he knew Lennie's Aunt Clara and when she died, "Lennie just come along with me out workin'. Got kinda used to each other after a little while" (44...
He admits his sin and exposes the scarlet letter on his chest. He becomes more weak with each minute and eventually dies in the market-place, unable to handle the pain and disgrace. The final chapter deals with the aftermath of previous events. Readers learn that Roger died the same year ...
Review a summary of chapter 1 in ''Anthem.'' Learn about the home of the students, the home of the street sweepers, and review quotes about the...
Unlike a regular narrative with a clear beginning, middle and end that focuses on one or a group of character, this story is a collection of captivating illustrations that don't connect to each other. The story begins with the preface in the form of a letter from the Chris Van Allsburg....
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Animal Farm summary, covering the main plot points from each chapter of George Orwell's classic allegorical novel.
Two weeks later, they get a letter from that organization thanking him and encouraging him to donate again, since donors will match the funds right now. It also mentions that 70 cents of each dollar goes towards their goals. When Robin learns that big donors have money but refuse to donate...
Meanwhile, Hester has saved enough money that the Freedom Fund will allow her to have a picnic with Boy—the first time the two will see each other in over thirty years. She tells the town Butcher, who gently flirts with her. The next morning, however, Hester’s house is robbed by Mon...