Presents essays that examine women's issues in "The Scarlet Letter," discussing such topics as feminism in the nineteenth century, forced marriage, and the subservience of women.
Presents a collection of essays on the theme of women's quest for independence as depicted in the novel and includes a short biography of the author and a personal essay.
Collects essays debating the theme of justice in Miller's "The Crucible," with topics ranging from parallels with McCarthyism and governmental hysteria following the September 11th terrorist attacks.
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
Collects essays discussing colonialism in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, topics discussed include Conrad's views on colonialism, the book's ultimate message about colonialism, and how colonialism
Presents essays that examine class issues in "Pride and Prejudice," including levels of rank, social restrictions, male power, and marriages that cross class lines.
Throughout nineteenth century America, religious officials often condemned the theatre as an inversion of the house of God, similar to the church in architectural structure and organization but wholl
Since the time of its publication in 1884, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has generated heated controversy. One of the most frequently banned books in the history of literature, it raises issues of r
The daily newspaper headlines revealing deaths, illnesses, and injuries in the workplace, along with the ongoing decline of workers' rights, make this book an especially timely volume. Included are ch
Sexual misconduct of society's leaders, the plight of single mothers, the separation of church and state -- all are burning issues of the 1990s which sparked outrage and controversy 150 years earlier
Every generation of readers has interpreted the meaning of "The Red Badge of Courage" anew. Its appeal is both historical and universal--historical in its Civil War setting and universal in its relati
London's adventure tale The Call of the Wild explores the complex relationships between man and nature, and animals' struggle with their own nature in man's world. In this interdisciplinary study, a
To introduce secondary school students to social issues, this text explores fictional representations of youth gangs from sociological, psychological, and historical perspectives. Johnson (English, em
When "The Grapes of Wrath" was published in 1939, it had an explosive effect on the public, calling attention to the problems of migrant farm workers during the Great Depression. This casebook provide
Although John Steinbeck's novellas, Of Mice and Men, The Red Pony, and The Pearl are works of fiction, they provide a window on the history of the times and places they portray. Studying the historica
To help students penetrate Melville's enigmatic stories "Bartleby the Scrivener" and "Billy Budd," Johnson (English, U. of Alabama) provides literary and historical commentary on the works as well as
