Hamlet and the 16th and 17th Centuries
The Reign of Queen Elizabeth In the 16th century, just before Shakespeare’s birth, Elizabeth I … Read more
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William Shakespeare: Biography and Writing Style
About the Author of Hamlet Even though William Shakespeare is regarded around the world as … Read more
Character Relationships in Hamlet
The primary characters in Hamlet can be divided into two major groups: Hamlet’s family and friends Ophelia’s … Read more
How to Teach Hamlet
Why Teach Hamlet? By the time high school students are introduced to Hamlet, they may have … Read more
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols in Fahrenheit 451
Those who are familiar with Ray Bradbury’s short stories will quickly recognize the prominent themes … Read more
Character Relationships in Fahrenheit 451
One of the things that makes the themes of Fahrenheit 451 so powerful is seeing how Bradbury … Read more
How to Teach Fahrenheit 451
Why Teach Fahrenheit 451? In his classic novel, Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury tells the story of … Read more
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols in 1984
Major Themes in 1984 In the dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell’s use of a totalitarian … Read more
Character Relationships in The Great Gatsby
Even though Fitzgerald’s novel is rich with vibrant settings and scandalous storylines, the character dynamics … Read more
How to Teach The Great Gatsby
Why Teach The Great Gatsby? F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is on one hand, … Read more