Tom Joad

Before the invention of recorded sound, ballads were a form of storytelling that was easy to remember. It was made for an audience to remember, consequently they often rhymed and sang with the aid of a tune, audiences would often join along in song or convey their opinion about the message or event in the piece. A ballad is a story, fictitious or real, usually involving an event either political, jovial or a feat of strength, virtue or heroism. When the printing press became available in the…

Huck Finn, Cool Hand Luke, and Catcher in the Rye, all have something important that are the same. There are many similar outlines of these three stories. They each state something that has common features in each of the incredibly detailed backgrounds. For example, both Huck Finn and Holden Caulfield take an adventure during the books. They both took a journey into self-discovery. You could say that Luke took that journey for himself, as well. He proved to himself and the other inmates that he…

Robert Penn Warren All the Kings' Men portrays the rise of Willie Stark from poverty to governor with the help of his right hand man Jack Burden. For a better analysis on how to do the right thing in politics through Willie Stark, Thomas Aquinas and Niccol'o Machiavelli provide sufficient evidence to support his methods of leadership. When Machiavelli stated, "Ascent to princely power by some criminal or evil conduct; and the rise of a private citizen to supreme authority in his land through…

Tom responds, "Well, if it ain't just like you, Huck Finn. You can get up the infant-schooliest ways of going at a thing. Why hain't you ever read any books at all? Whoever heard of getting a prisoner loose in such an old-maidy way as that?" The tom-foolery nearly gets the boys and Jim killed.”(Twain.chapter…

Nigger. Schools and other scholars want to banish this word from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, because they are concerned for those who are sensitive to this word. This book should not be changed in any way. Twain wrote what he wanted others to read. For him to write “nigger” 219 times should clearly mean he had a good reason to do so. Huck Finn should remain uncensored. No matter how sensitive people are, they need to see this word to remember what happened so long ago.…

The novel series, “The Leatherstocking Tales,” written by James Fenimore Cooper is based on various conflicts about Nathaniel Bumppo, also known as Hawkeye. Hawkeye finds it difficult to combine the colonial and frontier cultures, allowing his true character to take place and become evident. He uses his ordinary skills that every hero has, bringing along Chingachgook and Uncas. Hawkeye expresses the significant ways of an American hero through his moral code, generosity, and resourcefulness.…

In the novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the story is told of a young boy who leaves his old life in search of independence and adventure. Throughout the story, Huck along with a runaway slave named Jim encounter many adventures. Through these experiences Huck matures, learning about life and what it means to be a good person. Throughout the novel, Huck develops and grows as a character. In the beginning of the novel Huck is unsure of himself and of what is right and wrong. This is shown…

If you want a book that relates to real life issues whale talk is the perfect book. This book is banned in many schools for its use of language and expression of racism, it is one of the most real books I have read. Chris Crutcher wrote Whale talk to shed light on a few dark social issues such as bullying and racism, show the irony of society, and last but not least show us there is always hope. Chris Crutcher wrote Whale talk to shed light on a few dark social issues such as bullying and…

saving Jim, they go to escape from the townspeople guarding the barn. While they were running to the river, Tom got shot in the leg by one of the townspeople. Once they got to the shore Tom was starting to tell Huck that he did not need a doctor but Huck and Jim knew he needed one. “I knowed he was white inside, and I reckoned he’d say what he did say-so it was all right, now, and I told Tom I was a-going for a doctor ” (Twain 475). This was a step back in Huck and Jim’s friendship. In the early…

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Howdy!! Ever heard of Huckleberry Finn? “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”, the story takes place in the 1840s which involves with Huck facing against dangers of a slavery, superstition, and the dangers of a southern society. Unlike the Southern society, Huck’s mind is different by being independent, causing mischief, and taking risks. (thesis statement) Mark Twain shows how Huckleberry proved he grew as a person throughout his journey. The first example of his…