Students’ Questions about Literature Page 3

The excerpt from Fast Food Nation that best illustrates the use of the rhetorical appeal pathos is when the author describes the working conditions of the slaughterhouse workers. The author describes the workers as being covered in blood and guts, and having to work in extremely cold temperatures.

Darl uses the most imagery, as he is the one narrating the majority of the story.

Angels in America is a play about the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. It follows the stories of several characters as they grapple with issues of identity, love, and loss.

Anse’s narration is often confusing because he jumps around chronologically and does not always provide clear explanations for his actions. Additionally, he often contradicts himself, which can make it difficult to understand his thought process.

The frame narrative of The Canterbury Tales is set up as a story within a story. The narrator, Chaucer, is on a pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral with a group of other pilgrims. As they travel, they take turns telling stories to pass the time.

One reason the Scarlet Letter is banned is because it is set in Puritan society, which some people find controversial. Additionally, the book deals with themes of adultery and sin, which some people believe are inappropriate for young readers.

The conflict in Diary of a Wimpy Kid is that Greg is trying to figure out how to be popular in middle school.

The ducks symbolize Holden’s innocence and desire for companionship. He is fascinated by them and their simple way of life.

Pearl is the daughter of Hester Prynne, the protagonist of the novel. She is a symbol of Hester’s sin, and her name reflects her role in the novel.

The title character, Faust, sells his soul to the devil because he is discontented with his life and wishes to experience more.