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The Day of the Locust | Essays and Criticism

• Images of Nature, Impotence, and Violence

  In this essay, Sanderson examines images of nature, impotence, and violence in West's The Day of the Locust, and how they relate to the novel's curious title.

• The Day of the Locust

  In the following essay, Nadel suggests that The Day of the Locust is "relentless in its exposure of the decay and violence that comes from the betrayal of dreams."

• Kingsley Widner

  In the following excerpt, Widner examines the Hollywood setting and culture that underpins West's novel.

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1. The Day of the Locust: Introduction
2. The Day of the Locust: Summary
   1. Chapter 1-20 Summary
   2. Chapter 21-27 Summary
3. The Day of the Locust: Nathanael West Biography
4. The Day of the Locust: Themes
5. The Day of the Locust: Style
6. The Day of the Locust: Historical Context
7. The Day of the Locust: Critical Overview
8. The Day of the Locust: Character Analysis
   1. Faye Greener
   2. Other Characters
9. The Day of the Locust: Essays and Criticism
   1. Images of Nature, Impotence, and Violence
   2. The Day of the Locust
   3. Kingsley Widner
10. The Day of the Locust: Compare and Contrast
11. The Day of the Locust: Topics for Further Study
12. The Day of the Locust: Media Adaptations
13. The Day of the Locust: What Do I Read Next?
14. The Day of the Locust: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. The Day of the Locust: Pictures
16. Copyright

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