Review of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Markus Zusak’s most recent effort is an ambitious book, using Death to narrate the life of a teenage German girl in an attempt to make sense of …
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Literary Criticism of "A Streetcar Named Desire"
“A Streetcar Named Desire” is a landmark American drama of the twentieth century. Some of the major themes of the play are explored, with …
Continue ReadingPractice Multiple Choice Questions on Macbeth with Download
Acing a multiple choice question test on Macbeth requires an understanding of the structure of Shakespearean tragedy and the play itself. Review the …
Continue ReadingBook Review: The Part-Time Thief and Other Appraisal Stories
Susan R. Stoltz’s book The Part-Time Thief and Other Appraisal Stories offers a peek into the giggles and terrors that make up an …
Continue ReadingSummary and Review of "Sabriel," Book One of "The Abhorsen Trilogy" by Garth Nix
“Sabriel” combines horror, action, adventure and steampunk in a rich and memorable fantasy. “The Abhorsen Trilogy” should be a …
Continue ReadingFreedom Crossing: Summary & Study Guide for the Book
Freedom Crossing is an exciting book for students between ages 9-12, giving them a sense of what life was like for slaves in the 1850’s. This …
Continue ReadingOthello Summary: Shakespeare Explained
Use this scene by scene summary of Othello to enhance your understanding of the play. For best results, read it along with the play. You’ll …
Continue ReadingWhat are the 5 Main Literature Genres?
Literature is a broad term that encompasses almost everything we read, see, and hear. It helps to be able to break it down into categories, for ease …
Continue ReadingOthello Jealousy Quotes - A Study Guide for Students
The dangers of jealousy is a strong theme that runs throughout the play ‘Othello’. The following quotes serve as examples of the theme. …
Continue ReadingA Look at American Romanticism vs. Transcendentalism: Literary & Philosophical Movements
American Transcendentalism is similar to Romanticism in many ways. However, they have some key differences as well, especially in their ideas of God …
Continue ReadingLiterary Analysis of Mark Twain Writing The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and How to Tell a Story
Mark Twain explains his theories about writing in How to Tell a Story and implements them in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Continue Reading"The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" Study Guide, Questions & Discussion
Earn a better score on any exam and increase your understanding of John Boyne’s classic novel with this review. All answers can be found in the book …
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