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The novel Long Way Down, written by the American author Jason Reynolds, is told by a 15-year-old African American boy William Holloman who is referred to as in the story as Will. He starts by describing the incident of his brotherâs assassination and recalls every single moment of the tragic and life-changing event. In Wills neighborhood, after somebody dies, there...
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Introduction George Orwell's "Animal Farm" is a seminal piece of literature that utilizes allegory to convey complex socio-political themes. Published in 1945, the novella is a satirical reflection on the Russian Revolution and the subsequent rise of Stalinism, presented through a narrative involving farm animals. Orwell, a staunch critic of totalitarian regimes, employs allegory not only to critique the events...

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What would you do if you were coerced into a game where you had to murder other children, and you had to fight people who had been training their entire life for one opportunity - the opportunity of fame and fortune? The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, is a novel that unfolds in Panem, an apocalyptic world. The story is...
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