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Rodgers, Eamonn – Cuadernos Hispanoamericanos, 1970
Descriptors: Analytical Criticism, Characterization, Mythology, Nineteenth Century Literature
Peer reviewedSmith, Thomas A. – English Journal, 1972
Suggestions for using Dead Souls" in the high school literature class. (SP)
Descriptors: Characterization, English Curriculum, Irony, Literary Criticism
Peer reviewedJones, George Fenwick – French Review, 1971
Descriptors: Biographies, Characterization, Epics, French Literature
Beck, Ervin – Educational Theatre Journal, 1971
Descriptors: Characterization, Comparative Analysis, Drama, Dramatics
Peer reviewedCerreta, Florindo – Italica, 1970
Descriptors: Characterization, Formal Criticism, Italian Literature, Medieval Literature
Tucker, Warren – French Rev, 1970
Descriptors: Characterization, Existentialism, Fiction, French Literature
Peer reviewedKamber, Gerald – Italica, 1969
A comparison between Maniafuoco and Buttafuoco, characters from the "Decameron and Pinocchio and Andreuccio of Collodi's "Pinocchio . (DS)
Descriptors: Characterization, Diagrams, Formal Criticism, Italian Literature
Corsaro, Domenic J. – Journal of the University Film Association, 1979
Discusses Chaplin's use of satire in his films "Modern Times,""City Lights," and "Limelight" and how these were perceived and misunderstood by his audiences. (JMF)
Descriptors: Caricatures, Characterization, Comedy, Creativity
Peer reviewedBarnum, Phyllis Winet – Language Arts, 1977
Descriptors: Books, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedSaltman, Judith; Denton, Peter H.; Opar, Tamara – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 2002
Includes three articles: Harry Potter's Family Tree; What Could Be Wrong with Harry Potter?; Why Do Children Love Harry? that discuss the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling. Highlights include censorship issues; their place in children's literature; relationships to other authors; the appeal to adult readers; characterization; criticism of the…
Descriptors: Censorship, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Fantasy
Peer reviewedCohoon, Lorinda B. – Children's Literature in Education, 2002
Suggests that "The Shoe Bird" uses animal characters to explore women's authorship. Locates in Gloria, one of the main characters, evidence of the creativity and fortitude required to write as a woman in cultures where written language has conventionally been seen as the domain of men. (SG)
Descriptors: Characterization, Childrens Literature, Creativity, Discourse Analysis
Griswold, Jerry – Teaching and Learning Literature with Children and Young Adults, 1995
Discusses the story lines in "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," how the characters in the book reflected people in Twain's childhood, the famous whitewashing scene, and Twain's racial attitudes. Appends suggestions for stimulating student response to the novel. (RS)
Descriptors: Characterization, Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Literary Criticism
Peer reviewedLatham, Don – ALAN Review, 2001
Draws some conclusions about the significance of Donovan's book, generally acknowledged as the first young adult book to deal with the theme of homosexuality. Revisits the novel and considers the critical reaction it provoked at the time it was written. Examines subsequent critical commentary, and considers several recently published young adult…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Attitude Change, Characterization, Homosexuality
Download full textNovak, Glenn D. – West Georgia College Review, 1986
Horton Foote was among the television writers who helped make NBC's "Television Playhouse" the most popular live dramatic program on the air during the "Golden Age" of television drama, the period between 1952 and 1957. Foote felt a strong affinity for the land and people of his youth, and modeled the imaginary towns of…
Descriptors: Acting, Characterization, Creative Writing, Drama
Peer reviewedVogel, Dan – College English, 1974
Descriptors: Characterization, Critical Reading, Literary Criticism, Literary Devices
