… the development of novels. One such novel which uses themes to develop a particular character is, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” by Harper Lee. The character of Atticus Finch is developed in two key scenes in the novel. They raise the reader’s opinion of…

… the Germanic heroic code, which values strength, courage, and loyalty in warriors; hospitality, generosity, and political skill in kings; ceremoniousness in women; and good reputation in all people. Traditional and much respected, this code…

… used symbolism to show the importance of or the meaning of many things. It is demonstrated throughout the entirety of the novel. Henry James, a famous American novelist, said, “…there is, I think, too much. It is overdone at times, and becomes mechani…

… in Contemporary Detective Fiction It is sometimes difficult to find a detective novel worth reading, especially amidst all of the grocery store trash that many people seem to thrive on and consider “great literature”. However, two contemporary…

… of age novels entitled Catcher In the Rye. In the novel Holden Caulfield goes through many troubles that many teenagers can relate to. In the beginning of the novel, Holden is irresponsible and careless. Throughout the novel, he develops…

… interesting relationships with each other. For example, Hero and Claudio, were deeply in love. Also, Don Juan, and Don John were fighting with each other. Another example was the close friendship between Benedick, Claudio, and Don Juan.…

… only see half of what is truly there. The people of Brooklyn, New York see two elderly sisters who give to charity and do good all around town. Little do these people know that these ladies are sinister sisters, they poison travelers and have their…

… of John Steinbeck writes in detail a novel about the hardships of living at the times of the Great Depression, now is he the voice for all those in America? John Steinbeck was born in Salinas, in 1902. He was part German and part Irish. His father,…

… the things suffered, things enjoyed, things done and undone. Dawn and doom was in the branches." Throughout the life of Zora Neale Hurston, she has accomplished all that a woman in her time could achieve. She has been a best selling author, and…

… Eyre, shows an enormous amount of relevance to the Victorian era while establishing the Victorian respect for high standards of decorum and moral conduct. The main character Jane Eyre proves by the results of her moral choices that in Victorian society…