Alice Walker's story is assessed in terms of symbolism.

This posting uncovers this question: Read Alice Walker's "Everyday Use" (page 267-273). Notice that Walker uses many symbols in the story to convey meaning about a family's relationship with each other and their connection to society. What is the purpose of using a dream about a television talk show in this story? What does t ...continues

Writing styles beteen Parker and Bambara are contrasted.

Read Dorothy Parker's "The Standard of Living" and Toni Cade Bambara's "The Lesson". Clearly, these stories were written not only by different authors but with different styles. Write an essay that addresses issues of literary style. Your essay should specifically focus on the following question: Compare and contrast Parker's ...continues

Gulliver's Travels is emphasized.

This posting discusses three ways in which satire is used in Gulliver's Travels.

This posting summarizes "The Hunter and the Boa."

This posting examines aspects of the dilemma in the story, "The Hunter and the Boa."

Literary concepts are briefly examined.

This posting discusses trends within the Early Seventeenth Century. (1603-1660) such as point of view, use of symbolism, central theme, the writer's style and what work can best exemplify this century and why.

Literary devices are explained.

These areas are examined: Define the elements of a story Setting Characters Plot Development Symbolism The impact these elements have when used in combination of each other