Gone with the Wind explores the transformation that occurred in the Southern United States during and after the Civil War. Scarlet O'Hara is the spoiled daughter of a wealthy plantation owner. Her life changes drastically as the war breaks out, reducing her to poverty. With a strong will and commitment to Tara, her family's property, Scarlet is able to pull herself out of adversity. Though she ends up losing her marriage and her pregnancy by the end of the book, she still has her land.
Irony Scarletts self absorbed blindness to the truth of many situations leads to our seeing more than she does which in turn results in irony The chief irony of the novel is that Scarletts obsession with Ashley prevents her from appreciating that Rhett is the perfect match for her Paralleling this is the irony that Ashley only realizes how much he loves and relies upon Melanie when she is dying Similarly it is ironic that Scarlett hates and despises Melanie throughout most of the novel while Me
The Outsiders The Outsiders written by S E Hinton is the story of Ponyboy Curtis a greaser in the 1960s who lives a fairly ordinary life until one day he and his friend Johnny are jumped by several Socs members of their rival gang and his world is turned upside down This book shows the struggles that young people have to face through the themes of class divisions death of loved ones and loss of innocence S E Hinton is one of the few authors in American history that actually acknowledges the soc
The Outsiders Throughout the story The Outsiders Ponyboy and Johnny face many challenges and try to make the best out of each circumstance The author shows us how the characters face their obstacles rise above them and change their challenges into a positive learning experience Johnny is Ponyboys best friend and the pet of the Greasers Hes 16 years old and lives with his alcoholic and abusive mother and father Johnny was jumped and beat up by a Soc wearing heavy rings Ever since then Johnny has
Symbols convey special meanings to the reader throughout literary genres William Faulkner a regional writer employs symbolism in a good amount of his works Faulkner utilizes conventional symbols allegories and unconventional symbols In his short story A Rose for Emily Faulkner uses unconventional symbols Symbols provide greater understanding of the setting help define the aura of Miss Emilys character and play a crucial role in revealing the storys theme Symbols equip the reader with ample unde