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and their three children. Hearing of the escape of a dangerous Florida killer known only as The Misfit and his band of thugs prov...

connection to the past somehow. The young men do not possess a strong link with their past and this causes them problems. They do ...

as "tiny jewels glowing behind the cover," which weave a "tapestry of transformed lives." This point is exemplified by the first s...

barely stood aside to let the narrow path creep through, and closed immediately behind. It was all as lonely as could be; and ther...

there is the suggestion that Elsie is a good mother. OHara writes that the "only thing," that Elsie "held against" her children, i...

by the men on the train platform, and then by the overly dramatic grief of Merricks mother. The contrast between the nature of Mer...

In five pages this paper examines how Houston promotes drama and literature through theater and writers groups and considers their...

and monitoring others. He does not merely sit back in his office, but likes to possess the power that can make the young boys crin...

a grandfather is made clear as soon as Robert ushers Mr. Winfield into the car. Wiinfields granddaughter, Sheila, greets him. With...

In five pages this essay considers the narrative action and the main theme's implications within the context of the short story. ...

In five pages this short story is analyzed in terms of perspective, setting, tone, style, and symbolism. Seven sources are cited ...

In six pages this paper examines how intent and meaning are enhanced by literary symbolism and settings in Eudora Welty's short st...

In five pages this research paper presents a character analysis of the brothers featured in this short story by James Baldwin. Fi...

him and them" (Barna 324). The true source of the authors inner torment was never revealed, but there was little doubt that "evil...

In five pages this short story by Raymond Carver is examined in an analysis of the blind character Robert and what he symbolizes. ...

all, it appears that the author addresses social stratification by putting the protagonist in this particular setting. What the p...

In eight pages these three short stories are considered in terms of summary and analysis of themes. Ten sources are cited in the ...

close, as truly intimate with his wife as he is with this group of friends. Nick does not run away from his responsibility, but th...

Sonnys Blues, Sonny is the protagonist who is a recovering drug addict. He tries to begin a new life with the help of his brother,...

formal manifestations of respect, even by those most familiar with him" (An Occurrence...). The third person point of view is d...

In five pages this paper contrasts and compares the Sharon Olds' poem 'Sex Without Love' with Raymond Carver's short story 'What W...

of such an objective that one becomes labeled as selfish and intolerant of commonly accepted methods. This negative connotation o...

was a message for his people, and for the reader as well. What did the black veil symbolize? The story ends as follows: " The gras...

OConnors most controversial and problematic short stories (Clark 66). There are really only two characters in this story-the grand...

In five pages this paper discusses human nature and the conflict that exists between social expectations and human needs within th...

do with her own ambitions and determination to be acknowledged as a meaningful writer than it has to do with her ability to write ...

This paper consists of six pages and analyzes the symbolism that appears throughout each short story. Two sources are cited in th...

In five pages this paper analyzes the short story by Stephen King in terms of character, setting, theme, and point of view. There...

and fascinates her. The wallpaper is described as having "sprawling flamboyant patterns" that commit "every artistic sin" (13) co...

Princess. Brenda is both wealthy and domineering. Certainly one sees the two as inextricable. However, if Brenda were a poor Jew, ...