Books

In the story "October Sky" (written by Homer Hickam Jr.), the character who helped develop the theme of determination is Quentin, one of his influences on the BMCA. Throughout the story, and since he …

When Michaelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel, his work was heralded as a masterpiece; art that would last for centuries. When a country goes to war, the result is not looked upon as the creation of a…

In Their Eyes Were Watching God we have been subjected to sexism and racism that our main character and the rest of the cast had to face countless times. Janie had to deal with sexism and racism by fr…

People can end up going too far in life, and like snakes, break into their new skin, a skin of evil, corrupting themselves and others in the world. The ability to cross the line of humanity and evil i…

In Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, the creature's self-image is developed through the mirroring of his surroundings, which is evident in the novel as his emotions and self-awareness become more advance…

Imagine finding yourself stranded aboard a lifeboat in the middle of the ocean. For Pi Patel this was a reality. On a voyage to find a better life in Canada, Pi's boat sinks and he is forced to endure…

An alchemist is someone who can turn metals into riches, cure diseases, and save lives. In the book The Alchemist, the Alchemist guided Santiago to fulfill his personal legend, otherwise known as doin…

"I couldn't help thinking that there were two of us: my body and I. And I hated that body," (pg. 85). During the Holocaust, millions of Jews were put in concentration camps, and roughly seven million …

Can money buy love? Would enough extravagant parties sway someone's heart towards you? Would building your whole life around a single individual be enough for them to love you? The classic The Great G…

White women and women of color lived very different lives during the years. Sarah Winnemucca's story, "Life Among the Piutes", talks about the vastly different lives white women and Indian women live.…