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Grapes of Wrath
by John
Steinbeck
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Grapes of Wrath is a detailed novel describing the socio-economic impact of the Great Depression upon one family. The Joad family is utilized as a microcosm of the numerous migrant families during America's time of depression. This novel clearly provides insight into the
devasting lives of thousands of Oklahoman families who were uprooted from their "Dust Bowl" farmland and forced to move westward in hopes of finding jobs. The many significant themes include the hollowness of the American, the primary importance of family, human dignity and spirit in confrontation with adversity, and issues with economic justice. Grapes of Wrath is truly a perfect example of the hardships faced by the migration farmers during the 1930's through its effective use of detail and structure.
- -Ekta Shah
Sophie's World
by Jostein Gaarder
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Sophie's World, Jostein Gaarder allows readers to witness the unraveling of the circle through the alienation of Sophie Amunsden and gives us a glimpse of the "spiritual" dimension. Alberto Knox, Sophie's philosophy instructor, rekindled the innate faculty of wonder within Sophie that had already begun to burn out. Sophie reacted as any fourteen-year-old
girl - completely confused. Sophie had to use her lessons on philosophy to unravel the mystery of Albert Knag and his daughter Hilde - a battle between two realms of consciousness.
-Giselle Castillo
- The Handmaid's Tale
by Margaret Atwood
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The Handmaid's Tale is a novel
about a disturbing 'utopian' society that degrades women
greatly. It is a surprising book because the events and
consequences presented seem to be possible and quite real. This
is because of the complexity of the human mind that can make events
like that probable. If your looking for a novel that will
introduce a new look at the world and the people in it and the
different possibilities that may lay ahead, then check the above link
on The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret
Atwood.
- -Ripal Shah
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- The Glass
Menagerie
by Tennessee Williams
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The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee
Williams tells the story of a family in the 1930's. The main
characters are Tom, Amanda, and Laura. The family lives in an
apartment in the city. Laura is sickly and Tom follows his
father's footsteps by abandoning the family. Laura is in search
of a gentleman callers and Tom is searching for something to fill a
void within him. I would highly recommend this play.
-Michael Price
- Macbeth by William Shakespeare
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- Macbeth is the tragedy of a man who is overcome by the forces
of destiny and ambition. The essay on Macbeth explores the path
of isolation that Macbeth travels as he submerges himself in the power
of the crown. If you want to learn about how a man separates
himself from worldly existence here is the essay for you!
-Angela Morris
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