Internal and External Conflicts of Dealing with Dragons
Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede is one of those novels that are both fun to read and offer teachable themes and topics. In this article, we …
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Roman Gods And Myths: Origin of the Roman Race
Ancient Romans loved all things Greek. In the highest form of flattery, the Romans copied Greek architecture, sculpture, and mythology. Learn the …
Continue ReadingSymbolism in "Heart of Darkness": A Guide
Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” is a novel rich in symbolism. The following is a discussion of some of the symbols found in this …
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While Joseph Conrad’s novel Heart of Darkness focuses on Marlow’s passage into the interior of Africa as he searches for the mysterious Kurtz, there …
Continue ReadingGreek Myths Study Guide: The Theogony and The Twelve Olympians
Greek mythology is a jumbled mix of gods, myths, and traditions from many Mediterranean civilizations. There is more than one creation myth and a host …
Continue ReadingGuide to the Characters in Kipling's The Jungle Book
The cast of characters from The Jungle Book are detailed in this informative article. Also included with the information about the characters is a …
Continue ReadingExamples of Irony and Satire in Huckleberry Finn
Satire in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn abounds. So does irony. Here are some examples of satire and irony in Huck Finn.
Continue ReadingSuperstitions in Huckleberry Finn: Examples of Satire
Examples of satire used by Mark Twain include Huckleberry Finn’s many silly superstitions. Whatever you do, don’t read this while holding …
Continue ReadingThe Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet Book Study Guide
Book study guides provide handy resources for teachers, homeschool educators, and parents. This guide includes character sketches, vocabulary words, …
Continue ReadingBridge to Terabithia Chapter Summary & Synopsis
Chapter summaries are no substitute for reading the book: this synopsis for the novel Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson is intended to help …
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There are many characters in Katherine Paterson’s novel Bridge to Terabithia, and each plays his or her role in advancing the plot and/or …
Continue ReadingControversy Over Huckleberry Finn: Depictions of Slavery & Racism Caused a History of Banning
Huckleberry Finn is often a standard taught in High School classes, but the book has been banned a number of times in it’s existence. Learn the …
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