Chris McCandless was a young man who hiked into the Alaskan wilderness with very little preparation. His story was made famous by the book Into the Wild, written by Jon Krakauer. Unfortunately, Chris McCandless’ death was also a result of his journey Into the Wild. In April 1992, Chris McCandless arrived in Alaska and began … Read more
Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights is a novel about love and revenge. The story centers around the characters of Heathcliff and Catherine, who are torn apart by their own selfish desires. Emily Bronte uses her unique writing style to create a sense of suspense and tension throughout the novel, which keeps readers engaged until the very … Read more
The Maze Runner is a book by James Dashner. It was published in 2009 and is the first book in The Maze Runner series. The book is about a group of boys who are sent to live in a place called the Glade. The boys have to find a way to escape the Glade before … Read more
John Updike was an American writer and poet. He is best known for his poem “A Dog’s Death.” The poem is about the death of a dog from cancer. “A Dog’s Death” is a sad and moving poem that speaks to the bond between humans and dogs. It is a reminder of the sorrow that … Read more
Billy Budd Sailor is a novel by Herman Melville that was first published in 1891. The book tells the story of Billy Budd, a young sailor who is unjustly accused of mutiny and murder. Billy is tried and sentenced to death, but he dies before he can be executed. The novel explores themes of justice, … Read more
Soldier’s Home is a short story by Ernest Hemingway that was first published in 1925. The story takes place in the fictional town of Kiowa, Oklahoma, and follows protagonist Harold Krebs as he adjusts to life after returning home from World War I. One of the themes of Soldier’s Home is the difficulty that soldiers … Read more
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God is a book by Jonathan Edwards that uses figurative language to describe the consequences of sin. The book is full of examples of figures of speech, including metaphors, similes, and personification. These devices are used to paint a picture of the wrath of God and the terror … Read more
The letters in Pride and Prejudice are quite important. They aid in the delivery of crucial information that would have taken much longer to convey using narrative structure. Some serve as turning points in the narrative, such as Darcy’s letter to Elizabeth after she rejects his first marriage proposal. Others show the personality and character … Read more
Twelve Angry Men is a play by Reginald Rose. First published in 1954, it tells the story of a jury made up of 12 men as they deliberate the guilt or innocence of a defendant on the basis of reasonable doubt. The play has been adapted for film and television several times, most notably in … Read more
Ray Bradbury’s “There Will Come Soft Rains” is a short story that paints a picture of a future where technology has taken over. The story takes place in a house that is run by robots, and the only human beings left are those that are pictured in a mural on the wall. Although the story … Read more