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Frankenstein was published in 1818.

The Great Gatsby has a total of 9 chapters.

How the Garcia Lost Their Accents is a novel written by Julia Alvarez.

A literary allusion is a reference or mention of a well-known literary work, character, or event in another piece of literature.

An allusion is a brief reference to a person, event, or literary work that is outside the immediate context but has some significance or connection to it.

John's Gospel was written around 90-100 AD.

North Carolina.

In 1984, proles are the lower-class citizens who make up the majority of the population in Oceania. They are not closely monitored by the Party and are considered insignificant in terms of political power.

Gatsby tells Nick that he is from a wealthy family, that he received a good education, and that he served in the war.

In literature, third person omniscient means that the narrator is not a character in the story but has access to the thoughts, feelings, and knowledge of all characters in the story.

A greaser is a term used to describe a subculture in the 1950s and 1960s, characterized by their rebellious attitudes, leather jackets, and slicked-back hairstyles in The Outsiders.

To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in the 1930s.

Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925.

Song of Solomon, also known as the Song of Songs, is found in the Old Testament of the Bible.

"Where the Red Fern Grows" is a heartwarming novel about a young boy named Billy and his beloved hunting dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann.

Malcolm X left the Nation of Islam due to a combination of ideological disagreements and personal disillusionment with its leadership.

In Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey, the Greek values of family and perseverance are vividly depicted through Odysseus's arduous journey back home.

This was caused by God's wrath.

A motif in literature refers to a recurring element, theme, symbol, or concept that holds significant thematic or symbolic meaning within a text.

The Wizard of Oz was written in 1900.

The excerpt from The Odyssey that best shows the ancient Greeks greatly valued the idea of home is when Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca and is reunited with his loyal wife, Penelope.

Arthur Miller, the American playwright, was called before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) during the Red Scare/McCarthyism. He was questioned about his possible involvement with communist activities but refused to name any names. As a result, Miller was found guilty of contempt of Congress, although the conviction was later overturned.

Tate leaves town to pursue his dream of becoming a scientist and doesn't return until many years later.

The author's main purpose for writing the memoir Night is to document and bear witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust.

The Summer I Turned Pretty takes place in the town of Cousins Beach.