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 this dream symbolize? Is the quilt a symbol? What does it symbolizes for you? What does the title of the story symbolizes? Could the butter churn be a symbol? For what? Which of the sisters emphasizes the symbolic theme of the story? In your postings, address how and why multiple or singular interpretations occur when different people read the same story

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 and Bambara's use of style. How do they differ and why? To address the above question, you may also consider and incorporate the following questions: Question 1: How well do you come to know the young women in Parker's story? What is their style? How do they dress, act, and talk? Question 2: Parker was known for her sharp tongue and malicious wit. Do these show i... click for more

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.