Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory” is a heartwarming story about the bond between a young boy and his elderly cousin. The story is set during the Depression era, and focuses on the simple pleasures that the two enjoy during Christmastime. Capote was born in 1924, and spent much of his childhood living with relatives in … Read more
The Secrets of Understanding Through Compassion and Kindness “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and … Read more
Forget Fun with Dick and Jane–Murder with Dick and Perry! Throughout Truman Capote’s nonfiction novel, In Cold Blood, Perry Smith and Dick Hickock are shown in two distinct lights. While Perry appears to have compassion and a possible mental illness, Dick is portrayed as a ruthless, apathetic monster. Through the use of vivid descriptions and … Read more
Education is the key to human survival To Kill a Mockingbird is the perfect book to ensure that young adults enter the real world prepared for the challenges they will face. Harper Lee shines a light on many important morals that are continuously overlooked in society today. This novel benefits high school students because it … Read more