Monday, December 1, 2008

I am not encouraging you to skip the reading, but if you need help.....

Help for The Crucible
The link above is one that will connect you to sparknotes.com (an online literary help page for students). Yes, I am aware that these sites exist so there is no point attempting to cut and paste off of them. However, even though these types of sites do not and cannot replace the actual reading of the text, they are helpful if you are struggling and need extra reinforcements. Take a look at some of the links on context, character analysis, and literary terms (symbol, motif, etc.), but do not rely on reading the plot summaries and expect to be able to write the essay effectively. Also, here are some links on McCarthyism and the Hollywood Blacklist that will give you some important information regarding the symbolism and its reference to politics in America.

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