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The brief definitions of the terms at the beginning of each chapter can be used as a tool to avoid confusion. Words like moraine and nunatak have double meaning when used in the context of the story. Being able to infer the second meaning from these short descriptions can make a difference in the way one reads the story. Wharton uses the word moraine as a way to describe the fact that the story is not always in chronological order. A moraine is “a chaotic jumble or fragments, from which history…

Truman Capote is one of the most famous authors in the modern era, one his most famous works being In Cold Blood. Capote wrote this book in a rather unique way. Though he was present for many of the events that took place and might be considered crucial to the way certain things played out, he did not include himself in the story so as to make it less autobiographical and more of a novel. Regardless of the lack of Capote's presence in the story itself, it is clear in certain places of the book…

A black veil is a symbol for mourning, regularly used in funerals or during the period of time of someone’s death. Reverend Mr. Hooper wears a black veil, but the reason behind is not clear right away in “The Minister’s Black Veil” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Insead Mr. Hooper seems to be using the veil as a barrier between his community, almost as if he was hiding a secret from them. Among his peers Rev. Hooper is significantly feared because of his use of the black veil. In relation to being…

The Scarlet Letter Josh Bauman October 1, 2017 Hawthorne, N. (2009). The Scarlet Letter. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications. Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote this book because he read almost every book and document in the Salem Athenaeum. He researched the role in history of his ancestors who were among the original settlers of the Massachusetts Bay colony. He also found out that his ancestors found a woman guilty of adultery and she was sentenced to wear a red letter “A” as a brand of her sinfulness.…

To begin, have you ever found yourself looking back at your life and noticing how one specific place is very special to you due to many life achievements happening there. We have recently finished the story “ Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst. This story is about a young boy named Brother who recently is introduced to his brother Doodle. They experience some changes that bring them closer together and achieve major goals for the both of them. The story is told in first person point of view. In this…

Chapter 1: Lockwood is the story’s frame narrator who is introduced to Heathcliff in the first scene. Lockwood is the tenant of Thrushcross Grange, and Heathcliff is his landlord. Heathcliff is not very friendly, and the second man he meets, Joseph, is not either. As Lockwood enters Heathcliff’s residence, Wuthering Heights, he describes the rooms and furniture. Soon after, he is attacked by Heathcliff’s dogs, but they are called off. Chapter 2: Lockwood has a difficult time accessing the…

In “The Canterbury Tales” by Geoffrey Chaucer, the pardoner would be inclined to sit with the summoner at the Tabard Inn due to their shared power abuses, their fraudulent activities, and their former relationship. The summoner abuses his authority to blackmail people into satisfying his selfish thirst for wine; meanwhile the pardoner also exploits others, but does so in a manner that fulfills his personal cravings for money. Both men would be reunited at the Tavern Inn when the pardoner…

In James Baldwin’s Sonny’s Blues we explore the journey of a recovering heroin addict named Sonny, through the psyche, interactions, and flashbacks of his older brother. With his brother being seven years older than him their relationship lacks the typical sibling bond but rather Sonny’s brother assumes a more anxious parental role. In this role, his brother exerts many prejudices about Sonny’s drug addict status towards him in attempts to fix and protect him. However, a seemingly insignificant…

Michael Rowe’s “Enter, Night” novel truly brings a variety of characters to life that any reader can connect with. However, as I progressed through the novel there was only one character I felt I truly connected with, one character that took me completely by surprise, and even made me tear up. This character is Finnegan Miller, also known as Finn. Finn is my favorite character from “Enter, Night” because of the innocence that he has, how deeply he loves someone or something and his interest in…

The husbands in “The Yellow Wall-paper” by Charlotte Perkins Stetson and “The Painted Door” by Sinclair Ross play a specific yet similar role. While they are very different they aim to make their wives feel better and loved. Their difference in each short novel are quite a few. While John from “The Painted Door” is a quiet gentleman, the husband from “The Yellow Wall-paper” also named John is very controlling and outspoken over his wife and her actions. Their similarities are a few, but big in…