Presents essays that examine the treatment of suicide in "Death of a Salesman," discussing such topics as alienation, the lack of meaning in contemporary industrial society, and the power of the Ameri
This title offers an in-depth examination of colonialism as presented in Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart, as well as contemporary perspectives on this issue. Discussions include the use of lan
Presents essays on depression in "The Catcher in the Rye," discussing such topics as Salinger's own depression, phoniness, the lack of a father figure, and sexual conflict.
Discusses the issue of racism in The autobiogpraphy of Malcolm X and presents articles both supporting and opposing the issues, including contemporary perspectives on racism and the effects of the boo
Presents essays that examine race in the poetry of Langston Hughes, discussing such topics as Christianity, radicalism, the blues, and lynching, while including contemporary perspectives on race in th
Presents essays that examine class conflict in "A Tale of Two Cities," discussing such topics as individualism, community, violence, and professional transition, while including contemporary perspecti
Social Issues in Literature meets the need for materials supporting curriculum integration. Each title in this distinctive new series examines an important literary work or body of work through the le
Social Issues in Literature meets the need for materials supporting curriculum integration. Each title in this distinctive new series examines an important literary work or body of work through the le
Social Issues in Literature meets the need for materials supporting curriculum integration. Each title in this distinctive new series examines an important literary work or body of work through the le
Social Issues in Literature meets the need for materials supporting curriculum integration. Each title in this distinctive new series examines an important literary work or body of work through the le
Presents essays that examine political issues in the Harry Potter series including bureaucracy, race relations, postcolonialism, human rights, and terrorism.
Presents essays that examine sex role and other related issues in "The Sun Also Rises," discussing such topics as sexual and cultural codes, male conservatism, and the death of feminism.
Presents essays that examine the depiction of the American Dream in "Of Mice and Men," discussing such topics as alienation, capitalism, symbols, and the search for a new American Eden.
