stereotypical role within the family; Bruce didn’t act like a macho-man dad, and Alison wasn’t playing dress up with all the other little girls. Though their personas seem compatible, the stark difference in their gender affiliations was a source of great tension between Alison and her father. Not only does Alison approach herself and her father as “inversions” of each other, but she
Censorship in Schools There has recently been a renewed interest and passion in the issue of censorship. In the realm of the censorship of books in schools alone, several hundred cases have surfaced each year for nearly the past decade. Controversies over which books to include in the high school English curriculum present a clash of values between teachers, school systems, and parents over what is appropriate for and meaningful to students. It is important to strike a balance between English
of mentor Obi-Wan. In the end though, Luke, Han and Leia are celebrated in taking down the Death Star, saving the lives of many. Chapter 3: – Nice to Eat You: Acts of Vampires Response What are the essentials of the Vampire story? Apply this to a literary
is Patrick's stepsister whom Charlie sees as being unconventionally beautiful. For the remainder of the novel, Patrick is not only a great friend to Charlie, but also he provides counsel that is very necessary, as Charlie is only just beginning to participate. While in Patrick's pickup truck, the three of them listen to Blackbird by the Beatles. The song features lyrics that say "spread your wings and fly," which is essentially what Charlie has set out to do. After having heard the song, Charlie
ahead of the rest of the class Charlie is can be measured by the fact that when it comes time to take the second semester final in Bill's class, Charlie has a hard time remembering details about the book he is to write an in-class essay for--The Great Gatsby--because it was only the forth of twelve books that Bill gave him to read. In addition to the twelve books Charlie speaks of in his letters, he is also given seven movies to watch, and listens to one song with Bill, which he plays for Charlie
Allusion Allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. Often the reference is well known and can sometimes give further insight on certain meanings and display greater context. Example 1: Marlowe’s “Doctor Faustus” Act III: “Learnèd Faustus, to find the secrets of astronomy Graven in the book of Jove’s high firmament, Did mount him up to scale Olympus’ top,” Jove’s high firmament in this passage refers