Synopses & Reviews
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Inside, you'll get:
An author interview and comments throughout by Nicholas Sparks
Author background
Introduction to the novel
List of characters
Summaries and commentaries
Character analyses
Insight on underlying themes and Sparks' style and language
Critical essays
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Synopsis
A traditional CliffsNotes lit guide but with a flair!
The study guide includes:
- A printed interview with Sparks
- Comments throughout by Sparks
- Author background
- Introduction to the novel
- List of characters
- Summaries and Commentaries
- Character analyses
- Critical Essays
About the Author
RICHARD WASOWSKI earned his M.A. from The Ohio State University and teaches English at Ashland High School in Ashland, Ohio. In addition to teaching Advanced Composition, Dramatics, and British Literature, he teaches AP English and serves as a mentor for new AP English teachers throughout the state of Ohio.
Table of Contents
Life and Background of the Author.Personal Background.
Education and Work Experience.
Early Published Works.
Career Highlights.
An Interview with Nicholas Sparks.
Introduction to the Novel.
A Brief Synopsis.
List of Characters.
Character Map.
Critical Commentaries.
Dedication.
Commentary.
Miracles.
Summary.
Commentary.
Glossary.
Ghosts.
Summary.
Commentary.
Glossary.
Reunion.
Summary.
Commentary.
Glossary.
Phone Calls.
Summary.
Commentary.
Kayaks and Forgotten Dreams.
Summary.
Commentary.
Glossary.
Moving Water.
Summary.
Commentary.
Glossary.
Swans and Storms.
Summary.
Commentary.
Glossary.
Courtrooms.
Summary.
Commentary.
An Unexpected Visitor .
Summary.
Commentary.
Crossroads.
Summary.
Commentary.
A Letter from Yesterday.
Summary.
Commentary.
Winter for Two.
Summary.
Commentary.
Glossary.
Character Analyses.
Noah.
Allie.
Lon.
Anne.
Critical Essays.
Narrative Techniques: Sparks’ Literary Form.
Fate versus Free Will.
CliffsNotes Review.
CliffsNotes Resource Center.
Index.