.... eventually reaching his destination of his home.” He took off his sweater that was hung over his shoulders and dove in. He had an inexplicable contempt for men who did not hurl themselves into pools.” (Cheever 283). This idea might be used in describing Merrill’s bold and determined life. However, throughout his travels, Merrill’s character seems to dwindle on several levels as the story continues. When Merrill reaches his first pool at the Grahams, they responded to him with open arms. The Grahams are marvelously surprised by his visit and offer him a drink. Merrill did not want to seem rude but he did not have the time to stay. He swam across the p .....

.... Nick to the corrupting effect of wealth and materialism. He often serves as a sophisticated observer at several fashionable parties, yet he remains uninvolved in the hedonistic lifestyle. Jay Gatsby, the man who gives his name to the book, lives in an extraordinary estate adjacent to Nick, where he incessantly welcomes guests to sumptuous parties. Nick develops a fixation and a selfless devotion to Gatsby. Gatsby is a dreamer, absorbed by the past, and Nick reluctantly aids him in attempts to fulfill his ideal. The impractical illusions, in the end, destroy Gatsby and lead Nick to see the ultimate manifestation of corrupt American society. In , greed and co .....

.... such as keeping the fire going, setting up shelter, and trying to find away to be rescued. Ralph has to do what he feels is the right decision even though many times it is not a popular decision with the rest of the kids. “Ralph says to Jack as long as you and you hunters remember the fire” and Jack says “You and your Fire!” (Golding 49). This refers to how he doesn't think it is very important because he would rather be having fun hunting. Ralph is not the only character in Lord of the Flies that is faced with conflicts, but I feel he is faced with the most difficult conflict. He has to mature so quickly in order to be responsible and get himself and the r .....

.... and financial difficulties. Her deceased husband, Modou had also married another young woman named Binetou. Ramatoulaye’s best friend Aissatou is also in a similar situation. Her husband Mawdo married his cousin Nabou, because of his mother’s wishes. All of these marriages are formed mostly on the significance of wealth, the more wives the more you have. In A Raisin in the Sun, the Younger family is faced with financial difficulties, but in the end the most important thing is love. The Younger’s, a black family from Chicago receives money from Walter Younger’s death and his wife wants to buy a house in an all white neighborhood. The Younger family consist .....

.... began when "he burned … to enlist"(Babusci 577). His motive was an attempt to achieve adulthood and heroism. From birth, Henry was subject to the guidance of his mother; however, her guidance was more dictation than recommendation. For instance, when he initially informed her of his desire to enlist, she heartlessly discouraged him, urging him not to be a fool. Once Henry departed his diminutive hometown, he arrived in Washington with great expectations. Henry believed enlisting instantaneously classified him as a hero. More than anything, Henry relied on his imagination to define war and its glorious battles, as Greek epics did. He often c .....

.... who chose to save his own skin or family and betray his to the movement bore a brand "Cain" on their forehead forever. A vivid description of the struggle between nation and individual. Despite Ngugui's flashback format A Grain of Wheat is certainly an attention keeper. Kenya at the brink of Uhuru (freedom) from the British, as experienced through the eyes of some interesting and greatly entertaining characters. Amazingly in the midst of this historical event the story is filled with love and betrayal. This is a tragic situation, where there can be no winners. It does not have heroes, heroes do not exist in tragedies- rather it has real people with real fee .....

.... they would buy her material things and favors. "The Clerks Tale" supports almost the opposite idea about women. It mentions that the man has complete power in the relationship and the woman must obey everything that the husband says. Such is the case with Walter and Griselda. Walter is demanding and controlling over Griselda. She does whatever he says and she lacks her own opinion. One difference between these tales however is that "The Clerks Tale" is a very unrealistic story, whereas "The Wife of Baths Tale" is a more practical story and would have the possibility of taking place. Between the two stories, the Wife of Bath and Walter are both charact .....

.... who does it, or if Mr. Mason is going to live or die. That is why Charlotte Bronte used violence to create this kind of suspense. So a person would be interested enough in the novel to keep reading. The mystery is a mystery itself, there is a secret at Thornfield and Jane can sense this. Then there is the mystery of the person who committed this act of violence. Jane suspects who it might be, but she is not for sure. To find out the mystery of the house and the person who did it a person has to solve it. Finally, there is the characterization of Bertha. From the way Rochester talks about Bertha at first she seems pretty normal, but he says how she become after .....