.... this particular Jewish family. She names cousins, aunts, uncles, and so on. Further, Sara explains the traditions and practices of the Judaic tradition. She carefully goes through each holiday, describing what food is eaten, which prayers are recited, and the typical clothing attire worn during these times. Sara came from a very large family. Thus having many stories and memories to tell in part one. She even has three separate chapters for three different sets of family. Sara Rosen's decision of explaining her family and the traditions set forth, was an exceptional way to start the novel. It gave the reader a more detailed image of what to expect. The reader now fu ....

.... looking after Lucie and this includes Miss Pross attempting to discourage any suitors. Miss Pross is quite successful at appearing and acting in a commanding and intimidating manner. An example of this is when Mr. Lorry came to visit at the Manette's home; "...Miss Pross, the wild red woman, strong of hand...`I don't want dozens of people who are not all worthy of Ladybird, to come looking after her....to take Ladybird's affections away from me.'" Miss Pross being part of the novel deepens the plot by providing some humor and giving the reader another side to consider when thinking of Lucie and her several relationships. Gaspard's purpose in the novel is dissim ....

.... the story of a man's obsession with a fantasy, and his resulting downfall. However, Fitzgerald seems to weave much more than that into the intricate web of emotional interactions he creates for the reader. One interesting element is the concepts of greatness each has. For Daisy, it lies in material wealth, and in the comfort and security associated with it. Daisy seems to be easily impressed by material success, as when she is touring Gatsby's mansion and seems deeply moved by his collection of fine, tailored shirts. It would seem that Tom's relative wealth, also, had at one time impressed her enough to win her in marriage. In contrast to that, Gatsby seems to no ....

.... his free will, he ceases to be a person. This is the struggle confronting the protagonists in both A Clockwork Orange and The Crucible. The fifteen-year old rebel Alex and the respected farmer John Proctor refuse to conform to the rules of their oppressive societies, and as a result are denied the freedom to choose between good and evil, therefore becoming less than human. Both Alex and John Proctor live in highly oppressive societies from which they feel alienated, and therefore decide to rebel against. The futuristic setting of A Clockwork Orange is one of a constructive, depersonalized society where the government has far too much control over people’s lives. T ....

.... of the boys on the island, are still of quite a young age. Generally associated with such ages, are night-mares and the infamous “ boogey-monster” These things, are enough to frighten any kid of youth, but now they are on an island, a new place, where they are not cared for anymore. It is quite understandable that the first mention of a “snake- thing” or “beastie”, be dismissed by the elder boys, as a nightmare. Even the names echo a childish ring. However, the other little boys, do not dismiss it. Already, by the second chapter, fear has worked its way into their society. “He say's the beastie came in the dark” (about a littilun) “But I te ....

.... his arrest as rather than being criminal (7). Thoreau had many people offering to pay his taxes but refused to take them. His refusal made his arrest publicized enough for someone to pay his taxes to release him from jail. Civil disobedient acts need to be publicized to show the participant is against the political system. Thoreau showed he was against paying taxes by wanting to stay in jail and arguing that he should be the only person to pay his own taxes. This indicates he wanted his disobedience justified. For acts of to be justified, those acts need to be acts of protest. Thoreau desired a change in the law and the political system, so he attempted to change a ....

.... who is entwined in many different strands of plot, in which in a way or another he tends to be a soloist. As Renne’s parents discovered that he had a special gift they devoted all their attention to him. Renne acknowledges his parent’s intentions when he says: Originally they had planned to have more children, but in view of my father to focus all of their attention and resources on me. (Salzman 4) This is the first example of Renne being a soloist, in which he is the only child and his parents are going to keep it that way so he can be the best at his talent. In school he was different from other kids because he loved music and he wasn’t that interested in playi ....

.... to James about the next day's weather, "He [Mr. Ramsay] stamped his foot on the stone step. 'Damn you,' he said." (31) Mr. Ramsay devastates his wife's emotions. Because of a little lie, the temperamental Mr. Ramsay hurts, if not kills, Mrs. Ramsay's emotions. Still, right after the incident, Mr. Ramsay self-reflects and "[he was] ashamed of that petulance [that he brought to his wife]." (32) Mr. Ramsay understands and regrets the sorrow he brought on Mrs. Ramsay. He sympathizes with her and is "ashamed" for what he had done. Mr. Ramsay wants to appease his wife and make her happy as a result of the torment that he inflicted on her. Next, Woolf again illustrates Mr. R ....