Students’ Questions about Literature Page 17

The mechanicals are a group of workers in a midsummer nights dream. They are often portrayed as being uneducated and unintelligent.

The end of The Catcher in the Rye can be interpreted in a few ways, but one popular understanding is that Holden is finally able to find some peace and acceptance in himself and the world around him.

1. It romanticizes the Antebellum South and the institution of slavery. 2. It portrays African Americans in a negative and stereotypes light.

The prioress is responsible for the religious welfare of the nuns in her convent. She makes sure they follow the Rule of St. Benedict and that they pray and do good works.

Franklin begins his project of moral perfection by outlining 13 virtues he believes are essential to leading a moral life. He then proceeds to try and live up to these virtues himself, setting up a system of accountability in which he tracks his progress.

In the Scarlet Letter, Pearl symbolizes Hester’s shame and sin. She is a constant reminder of the affair between Hester and Dimmesdale.

This book is about a boy named Adam who is searching for his father. Along the way, he discovers that his father is a cheese maker.

The theme of Oedipus the King is the consequences of ignoring the truth.

His life as a riverboat pilot likely influenced his depiction of the Mississippi River in the novel. Additionally, his childhood experiences in Missouri would have informed his understanding of Southern culture and society, both of which are major themes in the book.

The nine circles of hell are the nine different levels of punishment that sinners must endure for their crimes. Each circle is reserved for a specific type of sin, and the punishments become more severe as one descends deeper into the Inferno.