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… outcomes for the parties involved. The value of the outcome resulting from ?change? is determined by the dynamism of an individual or group in their ability to open their rationale to changes in perspective. This understanding of ?change? has been…

… Fall Apart is a tragic novel which is set in the Igbo community of Africa. Chinua Achebe, who is the author of this novel, portrays how an ambitious, well known, and respected African, Okonkwo, life falls apart. He was a man…

… think in terms of plot and character. While these are often the most visible aspects of a story, there is an underlying foundation of principles that support a well-told story. These principles could be compared to a house foundation. Without a solid…

… was first published in 1959. It is a novel about a group of kids who were traveling in a plane that crashed on a desert island. It is an adventure story. William Gerald Golding was born on September 19, 1911, in Cornwall, England. His father was a school…

… andwas published in 1946. The story is about a farm in England around the time of the Russian revolution. The animals on Manor Farm are irritated with the way they are being treated, so they start a revolution. The pigs,who were the smartest animals…

… During this time the world was making its first steps in scientific and technological advances. These advances were seen not only as evidence of man's progress but also as a tremendous hope for mankind. People began to become more and more captivated…

… of the Anglo-Saxon times. The hero, Beowulf, is a seemingly invincible person with all the extraordinary traits required of a hero. He is able to use his super-human physical strength and courage to put his people before himself. He encounters hideous…

… In the novel, The Mayor of Casterbridge, many circumstances and external forces compel Michael Henchard to confront his moral beliefs. Firstly, unexpected action, idea and notion under specific condition can confront one's moral beliefs. The novel…

… story "Gryphon". In order to help students everywhere better understand his story Charles answered some of the most common questions for this site. Question: What does the title of the story mean? The gryphon doesn't seem very important-- what…

… and confront different issues in Ireland in his book, Dubliners. Joyce creates his characters with great detail and explanation. For instance, no eight-year-old boy uses "very truculent, grey and massive, with black cavernous nostrils and circled by…