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No Country for Old Men, written by Cormac McCarthy, is a quickly paced novel that is very interesting to read. Though it’s a short text, it digs deep into the complexities of the protagonist. The reader is able to look into the psychology behind the characters, mainly Sheriff Bell. I think a major reason whyContinue reading “No Country for Old Men”

The Awakening by Kate Chopin is a fascinating novel that speaks on the role of women in the late 1800s. More importantly, it shows how these roles were broken by strong women. Edna Pontellier, a housewife in the South of the United States, feels trapped and alone in the life she lives, and seeks fulfillmentContinue reading “Should The Awakening be considered a “great American novel”?”

In The Awakening by Kate Chopin, many characters add to the intriguing plot of the novel. Edna, the main character who undergoes a surprising character development, is very dynamic and many sides of her are revealed. However, a vital part of Edna’s development is because of the presence of Adèle Ratignolle. Though Edna surely wouldContinue reading “The Awakening”

In chapter eight of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, the main character Starr attends the funeral of her best friend Khalil. Khalil was unarmed and shot by a police officer after being pulled over. Starr was in the car with him and witnessed all of this. Since this event at the beginning ofContinue reading “The Hate U Give”

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas is a novel depicting the violence and brutality present in America today toward African Americans. It’s told from the main character’s point of view; her name in Starr. As a girl who grew up in the “bad part of town” but goes to a privileged, mainly white highContinue reading “The Hate U Give”

The vivid imagery present throughout The Day of the Locust by Nathaniel West makes for the text to be easily related to multiple grotesque illustrations and visual depictions. This can be observed through pieces of art created in reality that relate to the novel, as well as a painting by one of the characters inContinue reading “The Day of the Locust”

“If you’re in trouble or hurt or need–go to the poor people. They’re the only ones that’ll help–the only ones” (479). I believe this quote embodies one of the most important themes in Grapes of Wrath: the importance of supporting others in difficult times. When the Joads find work at the peach picking camp, MaContinue reading “Grapes of Wrath Quote”