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| 4246400161 | Title: Grapes of Wrath Author: John Steinbeck Point of View: Third Person Setting: Dust Bowl era (Oklahoma, California) Main Characters: Tom Joad- Just got of prison, trying to help his family get a better life. Casy- A preacher trying to helps others along the trip to California. Theme: Family and Struggles of the Dust Bowl | The Joad family moves to California looking for a better lives, after being kicked of their ground. I enjoyed this book. It taught me a lot about poverty and struggles of farmers back then. "I ain't preachin' no more much. The sperit ain't in the people much no more; and worse'n that, the sperit ain't in me no more. 'Course now an' again the sperit gets movin' an' I rip out a meetin', or when folks sets out food, I give 'em a grace, but my heart ain't in it. I on'y do it 'cause they expect it." (Steinbeck) | 0 | |
| 4246400162 | Title: Crucible Author: Arthur Miller Point of View: Third Person Setting: Salem, Massachusetts, 1692 Main Characters: John Proctor- Local farmer, had an affair with Abigail Williams. Abigail Williams- A liar and the mistress of John Proctor. Reverned Hale- A smart, witch hunter. Theme: Lies and Deceit | A group of girls goes dancing in the woods with a slave. They are later accused of being witches. The whole story tells of the trials they go through and the opinions of others during the trials. This was a very educational story, it teaches about the Salem Witch Trials. "I'll not hang with you! I love God, I love God." (Miller) | 1 | |
| 4246418595 | Title: To Kill A Mockingbird Author: Harper Lee Point of View: First Person Setting: Maycomb, Alabama, 1930s Main Characters: Scout- A intelligent little girl trying to understand the ways of others around her. Jem- A young boy who witnesses things and struggles to understand them. Atticus- Father of Scout and Jem, lawyer of Tom Robinson. Theme: The coexistence of good and evil | An strong accusation is brought up against a colored man. Atticus Finch, a lawyer, decides to represent him. We learn about the race conflicts during the 1930s, the Finch family, and family secrets. This book taught me a lot about the cruelty done against colored people. "Scout," said Atticus, "******-lover is just one of those terms that don't mean anything—like snot-nose. It's hard to explain—ignorant, trashy people use it when they think somebody's favoring Negroes over and above themselves. It's slipped into usage with some people like ourselves, when they want a common, ugly term to label somebody." (Lee) | 2 | |
| 4246427433 | Title: Macbeth Author: William Shakespeare Point of View: Third Person Setting: Scotland & England, 11th century Main Characters: Macbeth- Scottish general, murderer motivated by greed. Lady Macbeth- Macbeth's wife, lusts for power. The Three Witches- They convince Macbeth to murder King Duncan. Theme: The corrupting nature of unchecked ambition | A trio of witches convince a general and his wife to kill the king to gain power. This book taught me to always think through things before doing them. "Besides, this Duncan Hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been So clear in his great office, that his virtues Will plead like angels, trumpet-tongued, against The deep damnation of his taking-off" (Shakespeare) | 3 | |
| 4246437773 | Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream Author: William Shakespeare Point of View: First Person Setting: Athens in Antiquity, A Wood Outside of Athens, Midsummer Main Characters: Puck- A fairy who enjoys playing pranks on others. Nick Bottom- Plays Pyramus in the craftmen's play. Helena- An Athens woman in love with Demetrius. Theme: The difficulties of love | A massive love triangle caused by a prank played on by a mischievous fairy. This book was very entertaining and kind of confusing. "Fetch me that flower; the herb I shew'd thee once. The juice of it on sleeping eye-lids laid Will make or man or woman madly dote Upon the next live creature that it sees." (Shakespeare) | 4 | |
| 4246441304 | Title: The Odyssey Author: Homer Point of View: Third Person Setting: From Troy, across the islands of the Mediterranean Sea, and back to Ithaca, Greece. Main Characters: Odysseus- Fought in Troy, now trying to get back to Ithaca. Telemachus- Odysseus' son. Penelope- Odysseus' wife. Athena- Asists Odysseus and Telemachus on their journey. Theme: The power of cunning over strength | A soldier and others are trying to travel from Troy to Ithaca. They have to strive through many obstacles before returning home. This book was entertaining and taught a lesson of perseverance. "Now let us go outside and make our endeavor in all contests, so that our stranger can tell his friends, after he reaches his home, by how much we surpass all others in boxing, wrestling, leaping and speed of our feet for running." (Homer) | 5 | |
| 4246443051 | Title: Romeo and Juliet Author: William Shakespeare Point of View: First Person Setting: Verona and Mantua Main Characters: Romeo- The Montague son, and the love interest of Juliet. Juliet- The Capulet daughter, and the love interest of Romeo. Theme: The forcefulness of love. | Two young lovers meet at a royal party. They fall for each other right then. They struggle with their love due to the hatred between their parents. This book was amazing. I am a super fan of this play. "Love is a smoke raised with the fume of sighs; Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes; Being vexed a sea nourish'd with loving tears: What is it else? a madness most discreet, A choking gall, and a preserving sweet." (Shakespeare) | 6 | |
| 4246446229 | Title: Frankenstein Author: Mary Shelley Point of View: First Person Setting: Scotland and England Main Characters: Victor Frankenstein- A mad scientist who created a monster he was later ashamed of. The Monster- The creature created by Victor. Theme: Dangerous knowledge | A mad scientist creates a creature who just wants to be loved. But he becomes ashamed of the creature. This book taught me to give everyone a chance no matter what their appearance is. "A fiendish rage animated him as he said this; his face was wrinkled into contortions too horrible for human eyes to behold; but presently he calmed himself and proceeded—" (Shelley) | 7 | |
| 4246455221 | Title: The Awakening Author: Kate Chopin Point of View: Third Person Setting: Grand Isle and New Orleans Main Characters: Edna Pontellier- Goes through self-discovery and has an affair with Adele. Adele Ratignolle- Has an affair with Edna, helps her with her self discovery. Leonce Pontellier- The husband of Edne. Theme: Solitude as the consequence of independence | A woman begins discovering herself. While doing so, she has an affair with a man on vaction. This book taught me that some times its okay to make yourself happy other than pleasing others. "In short, Mrs. Pontellier was beginning to realize her position in the universe as a human being, and to recognize her relations as an individual to the world within and about her." (Chopin) | 8 | |
| 4246754146 | Title: Trifles Author: Susan Glaspell Point of View: First Person Setting: The Kitchen of Wright Farmhouse Main Characters: Mrs. Hale- Defends the accusations against Mrs. Wright. Mrs. Peters- Helps Mrs. Hale, and she is the sherriff's wife. Lewis Hale- Neighboring farmer. Henry Peters- Sherriff. Theme: Crime, Mystery, and Justice | The investigation of John Wright's murder. Was it his wife or someone passing by? Mrs. Hale, Mrs. Peters, Mr. Hale, and Mr. Peters will help you come to a conclusion. This book taught me never to accuse someone because its convenient. "Well, women are used to worrying over trifles." (Glaspell) | 9 |
