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… studied Carrie written by Stephen King, and Violin written by Anne Rice are similar in some ways but different in others. Carrie was written in 1974 while Violin was written in 1997. They have similar characters and the roles they play and similar…

… as Lou, Oscar, and Emil Bergson, and Amedee Chevalier contribute significantly to the book's theme. During this period of time, in the late 1800's, in the Nebraska plains, times were rough, and life was unpleasant. Some characters throughout the course…

… a childhood fears that may seem fantastic but that have a reality in the modern world that we all know, either personally or by reading the newspapers and seeing the television news. This is not a novel to be dismissed as a horror story filled with…

… world as the scene of a naked struggle for survival. Where workers not only are forced to compete with each other but, if they falter, are hard pressed to keep starvation from their door and a roof over their heads. With unions weak and cheap labor…

… a book written by Jane Austin belonging to the historical content of the 18th century England. During this period social class largely governed individual fates. As the story continues it demonstrates how people can their feelings can change. Sense…

… back for what they want, or what they feel is right. These stories take place in ancient Greece, around the time of its rise to power. Medea and Antigone are both strong, sometimes-manipulative characters but have different moral settings that control…

… student, had won a trip to New York City and a job at a top fashion magazine; it looked as though all of her dreams were coming true. But slowly Esther realized the reality of corruption and in effect she began to question her dreams and even her…

… in literature as the protagonist. Even rarer is that woman in classic literature. Some novels however, use that basis for their claim to “classic” status. Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hustron, and The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawtho…

… The Things They Carried is a story about the soldiers and their experiences and emotions that are brought about from the Vietnam War. O'Brien makes several statements about war through these characters. He shows the violent nature of soldiers under…

… explanation: The title is called A Clergyman's Daughter, because the book gives a description of Dorothy's life as a clergyman's daughter. Cast of characters The main character is Dorothy Hare, the only child of a reverend. Further…