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There are a few reasons why Call of the Wild may be banned. One reason may be because the book contains violence and brutality against animals. Another reason may be because the book portrays Native Americans in a negative light.

The resolution of the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde is that dr. jekyll kills himself to stop mr. hyde from taking over.

Catch 22 is a term used to describe a no-win situation. The phrase is derived from the title of the novel Catch-22 by Joseph Heller.

1. The novel has been criticized for its use of racial slurs and offensive language. 2. The novel has been accused of promoting racism and slavery.

Aesop’s Fables are a collection of short stories written by Aesop, a Greek storyteller. The stories typically feature animals and have moral lessons.

Robert Lipsyte wrote the contender because he wanted to write a story about a young man who is trying to find his way in the world.

Dante likely considers the monstrous beings in the Inferno to be those that have committed terrible sins and deserve to be punished.

Jonathan Swift’s satirical commentary in Gulliver’s Travels remains relevant today because it is a timeless story about the human condition.

Dramatic irony is used extensively in Oedipus the King. The audience is aware of Oedipus’ true identity and his fate, while the characters in the play are not. This creates a sense of suspense and irony as the characters move closer and closer to the truth.

George Washington was chosen as general of the American army because he was a skilled leader and had experience leading troops.