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Why was the Great Gatsby written?, “Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby in order to criticize American trends of excess, glorifying wealth and obsession, and to highlight how the idea of a “self made” business man is often misleading or unattainable.” |
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What is The Great Gatsby about?, “The Great Gatsby follows Nick Carraway’s experience during the summer of 1922. The book revolves around Nick’s friendship with the mysterious Jay Gatsby, a man who built his incredible wealth in order to attract his long-lost lover, Daisy Buchanan.” |
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Where is the great gatsby based?, “The Great Gatsby is based in New York, starting in the summer of 1922. As you read, see if you can identify the different cultural trends from this time period in the text.” |
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Where does The Great Gatsby take place?, “The Great Gatsby is based in New York, starting in the summer of 1922. As you read, see if you can identify the different cultural trends from this time period in the text.” |
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What year was the great gatsby written?, “The Great Gatsby was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1925. As you read, see if you can identify how the different cultural trends from this time period influenced the text.” |
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When did F. Scott Fitzgerald write The Great Gatsby?, “The Great Gatsby was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1925. As you read, see if you can identify how the different cultural trends from this time period influenced the text.” |
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When was The Great Gatsby written?, “The Great Gatsby was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1925. As you read, see if you can identify how the different cultural trends from this time period influenced the text.” |
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Why was the Crucible written?, “The Crucible was written as a criticism of the Red Scare. Arthur Miller, the author of The Crucible, draws comparisons between the Salem Witch Trials and the communist Red Scare in order to highlight how prone American society is to moral panics.” |
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What is the Crucible about?, “The Crucible is a play "The Crucible" is a play by Arthur Miller set during the Salem witch trials of 1692-1693 in Massachusetts Bay Colony. It is about the spread of mass hysteria. When Abigail Williams fabricates witchcraft accusations, the entire town of Salem becomes poisoned with hysteria and lack of personal integrity.” |
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Who narrates The Crucible?, “The Crucible is a play. This means that no character narrates the story, but Arthur Miller, the author himself, explains the scenes that transpire between character lines. As you read, think about how Arthur Miller’s opinions are present in his narration” |
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Who is the main character of The Crucible?, “The Crucible revolves around Abigail Williams and John Proctor. As you read, think about how they impact side characters and ask yourself why Arthur Miller chooses to center the story around them.” |
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Where does Fahrenheit 451 take place?, “Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury takes place in the future in a dystopian America. As you read, see if you can identify what aspects of this future society are classified as dystopian, and why.” |
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Where is Fahrenheit 451 based?, “Fahrenheit 451 is based in a dystopian American future. As you read, ask yourself what similarities you can draw between Ray Bradbury’s world and our modern world!” |
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Who narrates Fahrenheit 451?, “Fahrenheit 451 is narrated from a third person limited omniscient perspective. The narrator follows Guy Montag through the story and has access to Montag’s thoughts and feelings, but not anyone else’s. As you read, see if you can identify this point of view in the text!” |
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What is Of Mice and Men about? "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck tells the story of George Milton and Lennie Small, two migrant ranch workers navigating the hardships of the Great Depression in California. Their deep friendship and shared dream of owning a piece of land provide hope amidst the loneliness, discrimination, and societal injustices they face.” |
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What should I keep in mind when reading To Kill a Mockingbird?, “Keep in mind that although Harper Lee wrote To Kill a Mockingbird in 1960 she actually set her novel in the mid-1930s. This was a time when many white people, particularly in the southern states of America were racist towards black people. Remember that this book was written from a non-black perspective, and ask yourself how Harper Lee’s identity might contribute to the way the book was written.” |
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Tell me about the themes in To Kill a Mockingbird?, “Themes in To Kill a Mockingbird include good versus evil, education, social inequality, perspective, bravery, and law. When you are reading To Kill a Mockingbird, ask yourself: How do you interpret these themes and how do Atticus Finch and other characters exhibit them?” |
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Is To Kill a Mockingbird a fiction book?, “To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel based on events from the author, Harper Lee’s, life.” |
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Does Romeo die?, “In Romeo and Juliet, a series of misunderstandings and rash decisions lead to Romeo and Juliet’s untimely deaths. As you read, pay attention to the decisions and misunderstandings the pair make that cause their deaths. Also keep an eye on the impact of their deaths on their families.” |
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Give me books like Romeo and Juliet?, “Certainly! Books with similar themes to Romeo and Juliet are Wuthering Heights, Pride and Prejudice, The Fault in Our Stars, Anna Karenina, and The Song of Achilles.” |
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Give me books similar to Catcher in the Rye?, “Books similar to Catcher in the Rye are The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Of Mice and Men, The Bell Jar, and The Outsiders." |
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Where is The Catcher in the Rye based in?, “The Catcher in the Rye” written by J.D. Salinger was based in New York in 1949. As you progress in the book, ask yourself: What role does New York play with Holden Caufield’s emotional decline? |
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Tell me about common symbols in Pride and Prejudice?, “Of course! Symbolism in Pride and Prejudice includes the stream on the estate that symbolizes Darcy’s mix of arrogance with honesty and simplicity. Marriage for the women in the story represents their future security under the laws of the time, influencing their decisions. Outdoor settings, in contrast to societal pressures, allow characters like Elizabeth and Darcy to truly understand each other and express their feelings openly, free from social expectations. When reading Pride and Prejudice, ask yourself why these symbols are important to the story and keep an eye out for how these symbols connect.” |
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Author of Pride and Prejudice?, “Pride and Prejudice is a novel written by Jane Austen in 1813.” |
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What are the themes in Lord of the Flies?, “The Lord of the Flies touches on themes of the loss of innocence and the corrupting influence of power, as well as society’s primal urges. As you read, pay attention to what the novel suggests about the balance between societal rules and personal impulses in maintaining order and preventing chaos, and which side each boy on the island chooses.” |
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Who wrote Lord of the Flies?, “The Lord of the Flies is written by William Golding. The book is based on his experiences working with unruly boys as a teacher and his time as a combatant in WWII. As you read, see if you can identify these influences from Golding’s life in his writing, such as in the unique behaviors of the stranded boys.” |
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What are some symbols in Lord of the Flies? “Symbols such as the conch shell represent order and democracy, Piggy’s glasses symbolize intellect and hope, and the beast symbolizes primal instincts and fear. Ask yourself: What other symbols are present in Lord of the Flies and how do they connect?” |
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What is similar to Hamlet?, “Books similar to Hamlet are Macbeth, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Crime and Punishment, King Lear, and The Picture of Dorian Gray.” |
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Are there symbols in Hamlet?, “The symbols in Hamlet by William Shakespeare In Hamlet represent themes of death, decay, and grief. Some symbols include Yorick’s skull, Ophelia’s flowers, and Hamlet’s clothing. As you read, pay attention to these symbols and how they represent the themes of the overall play.” |
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What are some symbols in Of Mice and Men?, “Certainly! In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, George and Lennie’s Farm represents an ideal life and paradise away from the world’s cruelties. Additionally, Lennie’s puppy represents being unaware of strength. Ask yourself what other symbols might enable these symbols to have such a large impact.” |
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What are the themes of Romeo and Juliet?, “The themes of Romeo and Juliet include love and death with their tragic story and age with their youthful spontaneity. Ask yourself: How does Romeo and Juliet’s gender and marriage play a role in creating sub themes?” |
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Give me the symbolism in Of Mice and Men?, “Certainly! In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, George and Lennie’s Farm represents an ideal life and paradise away from the world’s cruelties. Additionally, Lennie’s puppy represents being unaware of strength. Ask yourself why the symbol of a puppy is so impactful on a young audience.” |
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Is Pride and Prejudice a hard book to read?, “Since Pride and Prejudice is written in 19th-century English with complex sentences and outdated vocabulary, it can be a hard or challenging book to read. The historical and cultural context of Regency-era England might be hard to grasp without background knowledge. Ask yourself how Austen’s time period is reflected in her writing.” |
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What are some symbols in Lord of the Flies? “Symbols such as the conch shell represent order and democracy, Piggy's glasses symbolize intellect and hope, and the beast symbolizes primal instincts and fear. Ask yourself: What other symbols are present in Lord of the Flies and how do they connect?” |
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Who wrote Lord of the Flies?, “The Lord of the Flies is written by William Golding. The book is based on his experiences working with unruly boys as a teacher and his time as a combatant in WWII. As you read, see if you can identify these influences from Golding’s life in his writing, such as in the unique behaviors of the stranded boys.” |
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What are some controversies Hamlet faced?, “Throughout history, the play has been seen as controversial due to its depiction of political intrigue, moral ambiguity, and existential questioning. Ask yourself which scenes from this play might have sparked such controversy, and ask yourself who might feel that Hamlet is a controversial piece.” |
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Give me a summary of Of Mice and Men?, “Of course! In Depression-era California, two displaced ranch workers, George and his simple-minded friend Lennie, dream of owning their own land. Their plans are disrupted by their circumstances and Lennie's unintended acts of violence, leading to tragic consequences and the shattering of their shared dream. Ask yourself: How do George and Lennie exhibit themes of social fitness?” |