Frankenstein, a gothic fiction written between the Romantic era and the Enlightenment era by Mary Shelley in 1817. Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go, a subverted dystopian novel published in 2005, is set in an alternate England in the late 1990s. The natural world is highly valued by both Ishiguro and Shelley, as they both [...]
Tag: Modern Prose
Never Let Me Go: Key Quotations by Theme
Settings “A car was a rarity. And the sight of one in the distance was sometimes enough to cause bedlam during a class” p34 “Miss Emily…we probably recognised that it was her presence, intimidating thought it was, that made us feel so safe at Hailsham.” P39 “Normal people outside” p69 “One of the boys asked [...]
Protected: F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Great Gatsby
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The Handmaid’s Tale: Tier 2 and 3 Vocabulary
Vocabulary Definition 1 Elegy (n.) A reflective work of literature in response to a death, a lament for the dead 2 Epigraph (n.) Quotation usually found at the beginning of a book, or chapter of a book 3 Bildungsroman (n.) A novel in which the protagonist grows, learns and matures; a 'coming of age' [...]
To Kill a Mockingbird: Themes of Education
The novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" critiques the educational system through characters like Miss Caroline, who embodies its rigidness and ignorance. It illustrates the tensions between different communities, highlighting themes of racism, ignorance, and moral education. Atticus Finch’s unconventional parenting contrasts with societal prejudices, emphasizing growth through observation and empathy.
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