Students’ Questions about Literature Page 7

Charles Dickens was a social critic who wrote about the problems he saw in society. Hard Times is a novel about the difficulties of working class life in Victorian England.

Thoreau and John Thornton both had a love of nature and a respect for all living things.

The novel is set in the Salinas Valley of California and tells the story of two families who are rivals, the Trasks and the Hamiltons, and of the two sons of the patriarchs of the families.

In “Gulliver’s Travels”, Jonathan Swift satirizes the political and social state of England during his time. He does this by creating a fictional world that is a mirror image of England, with each character representing a different aspect of English society.

In the Canterbury Tales, spring is described as a time of hope and rebirth. The narrator describes the season as a time when the world is filled with new life and possibilities.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a book by Stieg Larsson. It is about a girl named Lisbeth Salander who is a computer hacker.

The plot of a midsummer nights dream is about two young lovers who are caught up in a feud between two warring families. They must fight for their love while navigating the dangerous political landscape.

The rosebush is a symbol of hope and beauty. It is also a symbol of love and forgiveness.

It is a classic because it is one of the most widely read and taught novels in the United States. It is also a classic because of its style and themes.

Victor Hugo was interested in the history of Paris and the Notre Dame Cathedral was one of the most famous landmarks in the city. He likely wanted to create a story that would be set in such a recognizable place.