"The Possibility of Evil": Short Story Summary and Analysis
In the short story “The Possibility of Evil” by Shirley Jackson, Adela Strangeworth believes in having an outward and an inward social value system. …
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Analysis of the Major Characters from "Moby Dick"
Read an analysis of the main characters from Moby-Dick, how the characters advance the plot, and themes in the novel.
Continue Reading'The Martian Chronicles': Plot Summary of Main Events
What happens in ‘The Martian Chronicles’? Well, you should already know if you read the book, but this summary will review the important …
Continue ReadingAn Analytical Comparison of The Great Gatsby and Heart of Darkness
At first glance the novels The Great Gatsby and Heart of Darkness might not seem to hold many similarities, what with their diverse settings and …
Continue ReadingOverview of Plot from Moby-Dick: Summary & Analysis
Everyone knows the classic tale of a crazy captain’s quest for a white whale. Review the main events in Melville’s classic novel here.
Continue ReadingExploring 4 Main Themes in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'
Read an overview of the themes at work in Shakespeare’s gender-bending play. Review symbols and motifs in the play and get ideas for essays and …
Continue ReadingReview Questions for "The Pardoner's Tale": Sample Test on the Pardoner's Tale From Chaucer
Review key elements in “The Pardoner’s Tale” with these sample questions and answers.
Continue ReadingSamples Macbeth Questions and Answers: Study Help
Review these important questions from Macbeth to secure your understanding of the play and prepare for an essay or test.
Continue ReadingAP Sample Essay Questions for Catch-22
This article has two sample AP test questions for the English section, using Catch 22 as an example. Each prompt is followed by some ideas that the …
Continue ReadingImportant Catch 22 Quotes with Analysis
Take a look at some of these important quotations from Catch-22 to gain a better understanding of the underlying themes in the novel.
Continue ReadingLather and Nothing Else Analysis: Conflict, Choice and Resolution
In the midst of conflict, people must make a choice which they think will resolve their problem. In the short story “Just Lather and Nothing Else” by …
Continue ReadingSummary of The Phantom Tollbooth: Themes and Ideas
This is an overview of the ideas at work in Norton Juster’s classic novel; including themes of boredom, value and common sense. Each theme comes …
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