… of a novel is lost when the story is transferred from paper to film. Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s is an excellent example of such a case. While the movie and the book are both immensely charming, they are so respectively, in their own right. …

… way in to school only to notice the students that attend my school. Everyday I realize that our school is divided into many different “cliques” in other words groups. From the 1,800 students that attend our school many are involved in a variety of activi…

… vivid diction, juicy imagery, infantile rhythm, and simple form conveys to the reader the deeper meaning of life's own mortality and childhood's innocence through the literal description of a memorable adolescent experience. The poems simple form engulf…

… a story of social, economic, and moral corruption in Vienna following World War II. It was produced and directed by Carol Reed, and based upon screenwriter Graham Greene's mystery tale of a love triangle, nightmarish suspense, betrayal, guilt and…

… royal households were seen as imbecils and jesters, nothing more. The older role of a royal fool, which Shakespeare adopted from the pagan setting of King Lear, was to correct minor faults and incongruencies in their masters. By detatching the Fool…

… Ethan Frome is failure. It is shown in three ways throughout the story: Ethan's marriage, him not being able to stand up to Zeena, and his involvement in the smash up. Ethan marries Zeena so he won't be alone after his mother dies. She seemed like…

… in the 1920's and the associated beliefs, values and dreams of the American population at that time. These beliefs, values and dreams can be summed up be what is termed the American Dream; a dream of money, wealth, prosperity and the happiness…

… and no matter how big or small it is, it will have a lasting impact on the person or situation that it is affecting. In The Grapes of Wrath, Steinbeck demonstrates major change in regards to the Joad family and their beliefs. As they travel…

… but sometimes they must learn things on their own. When coming of age we learn many important lessons that are critical for a successful future. Sometimes the most significant learning experiences are traumatic and painful. In “The Lucid Eye…

… of schoolchildren raised on the first Book of "Gulliver's Travels" have loved it as a delightful visit to a fantasy kingdom full of creatures they can relate to-little creatures, like themselves. Few casual readers look deeply enough to recognize…