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What is the role of characterization in Capatoe's achieving his literary...

Sat, 6 Dec 2008 08:43:00 PST

What is the role of characterization in Capatoe's achieving his literary goal in the book "Other Voices Other Rooms"?

"Other Voices, Other Rooms" is significant for several...

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:44:24 PST

"Other Voices, Other Rooms" is significant for several reasons. First, it is a major stepping stone in Capote's career; it is the first novel he published. Second, it is a representation of the Southern Gothic style, and so shows how a specific school or tradition might evolve over time. Third, Capote became a major literary figure, and so with this being somewhat autobiographical, readers get a glimpse of his past. Fourth, on a...

What is so significant about "Other Voices, Other Rooms"?

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:18:38 PST

What is so significant about "Other Voices, Other Rooms"?

Though Randolf seems to be the best choice for Joel from what he has...

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 15:34:41 PST

Though Randolf seems to be the best choice for Joel from what he has experienced, the relationship between the two can be nothing but dysfunctional. So Randolf never grew up and now needs Joel. At this age, it seems a decision Joel might make, but wrongly. A Joel who had truly matured would have left all these "oddballs," to have his needs fulfilled. I yield, this may be Capote's point, or rationalization, but not a good move for Joel.

Though Randolf seems to be the best choice for Joel from what he has...

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 15:33:27 PST

Though Randolf seems to be the best choice for Joel from what he has experience, the relationship between the two can be nothing but dysfunctional. So Randolf never grew up and now needs Joel. At this age, it seems a decision Joel might make, but wrongly. A Joel who had truly matured would have left all these "oddballs," to have his needs fulfilled. I yield, this may be Capote's point, or rationalization, but not a good move for Joel.

At the end of the novel, Joel has become an adult. He takes...

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 12:35:12 PST

At the end of the novel, Joel has become an adult. He takes responsibility for being the head of the house. After Randolph nursed him back to health and he returned to the Landing, it is unlikely that Joel would want to leave. Below are two different reasons why Joel probably would not want to leave the Landing."The mature Joel ascends from the haunted garden at Skully's Landing to Randolph's room to embrace Randolph, leaving behind...

Is it possible to inteprete the ending with Joel leaving rather than...

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:49:01 PST

The last paragraph is ambiguous. It states Joel's decision as "clear," but only infers his staying.

Gloves are both a symbol of society and a symbol of separation. In...

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:18:11 PST

Gloves are both a symbol of society and a symbol of separation. In earlier times, particularly Victorian times, it was considered improper for a lady to be in public without her gloves on. She must have gloves in order to separate her bare skin from the notice of society, and to ensure that she not touch the bare skin of another, particularly a man. This sort of separation, even alienation, marks Amy's character. She is emotional...

What is the significance of Amy's glove in "Other Voices, Other...

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:28:39 PST

What is the significance of Amy's glove in "Other Voices, Other Rooms"?