A tree stretches its branches toward the sky like a child reaching for her mother, crying to be held. Flying away from the weeping willow, a bird zips above leaves rolling across the lawn. They’re pushed by a zephyr stalking the yard for hungry breaths like those of the bird, who darted toward a window…
Month: May 2021
The Footnote as a Literary Device
Footnotes don’t have to be boring digressions. In fact, they can be quite helpful. Norton anthologies are loaded with footnotes. They shed light on aspects of a work or the circumstances of an author’s time. This gives context to a story, which aids in comprehending and analyzing a work. A dictionary might describe information in…
Book Review: An Abundance of Katherines
John Green’s An Abundance of Katherines (Penguin Random House) shines in the young-adult category. In fact, it’s a 2007 Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book. The contemporary story reels readers in with a relatable plot and “an abundance of” unique features that flip Humdrum on its head. Although published in 2006, the read is timeless….