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Cross's thoughts about Martha sustain him through the tough times. Even though...

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Post-Partum Depression

Answered a Question in There Will Come Soft Rains

The house, at the end of the story, basically summarizes Bradbury's idea that...

Answered a Question in Angela's Ashes

Although I personally have a difficult time recalling childhood events, there are...

Answered a Question in Annabel Lee

Poor Poe! He was surrounded by death from childhood; these deaths, I'm sure, all...

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The Red Pony

Answered a Question in Thank You, M'am

There are several different conflicts present in this story. The first and most...

Answered a Question in A Rose for Emily

When people ask for the meaning of a story, they are oftentimes really looking for...

Answered a Question in The Kite Runner

I just read The Blood of Flowers by Anita Amirrezvani. It is set in Iran and it...

Answered a Question in The Kite Runner

I'm not so sure "escape" is the right word...perhaps "rectify"?  Or maybe you...

Answered a Question in Angela's Ashes

Everyone knows that hindsight is 20/20--it's always easier to look back on the...

Answered a Question in Angela's Ashes

Keep in mind that the McCourts literally have nothing--no material possessions....

Answered a Question in The Kite Runner

For starters, Ali and Hassan are members of a "lesser" religion, which does not...

Answered a Question in The Kite Runner

The answer to this depends upon whose journey you are focusing. In relation to...

Answered a Question in The Kite Runner

Sorab is in the palace purely for entertainment. He is dressed in a very feminine...

Answered a Question in The Kite Runner

Amir experiences several feelings all at once. First, he is angry with his father....

Answered a Question in The Kite Runner

Assef is simply a bully. This is shown through both direct and indirect...

Answered a Question in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

I love this book, so it's very hard to choose something to change! I would say the...

Answered a Question in The Secret Life of Bees

Because Zach is African-American and Lilly is Caucasian, their "friendship" and...

Answered a Question in The Kite Runner

Question regarding setting: "In what way would the friendship between Amir and...

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The Kite Runner

Answered a Question in The Kite Runner

Amir's world is one of luxury and privilege. He is of the Pushtans (spelling??)...

Answered a Question in The Things They Carried

First off, the setting: not just Vietnam, but the very remote setting of this...

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The Life of Langston Hughes

Answered a Question in The Life of Langston Hughes

I will assume that you are asking about the poem "Dream Deferred".  Authors use...