Throughout The Children of Men, there were various significant images, one of which was light/dark contrast. James used light/dark contrast throughout the entire book to set the scene and to outline important events. The light was used to show peace, especially with the females that Theo was at...

After years of abuse, both physically and emotionally, Celie discovers herself searching for some self-respect. Fonso, Celie's abusive father, forces her to marry Albert, also abusive by nature. Celie finds a degree of hope through Albert's mistress, Shug. Shug serves as a tremendous force...

Often times a persons actions do not reflect their true feelings and thoughts. This is seen throughout the novel Crime and Punishment, by Fydor Dostoyevsky. There are many times when Raskolnikov's inner life contradicts that of his external life. Dostoyevsky wrote the book in this style s...