Setting
Set at a prestigious Catholic high school in New England, The Chocolate War takes place in the late 1960s or early 1970s. Beyond its broad […]
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Themes and Characters
It is important to realize that Cormier is a political writer in the most general sense. He devotes his attention to systems rather than individuals […]
Literary Qualities
The Chocolate War offers a harrowing glimpse into human society and relationships, conveying its powerful message through a wealth of literary techniques that give depth […]
Social Sensitivity
Controversy has surrounded The Chocolate War since its appearance in the 1970s. Critics, parents, and educators cited its political cynicism, its sense of despair, and […]
Topics for Discussion
1. Many readers are disturbed by the conclusion of the novel because it is not a “happy ending.” Others claim that it is the only […]
Ideas for Reports and Papers
1. Several other well-known and popular novels deal with private schools as reflections of society and human nature. Compare The Chocolate War with The Catcher […]
Adaptations
The Chocolate War was adapted to the screen in a 1988 film production directed by Keith Gordon and starring John Glover as Brother Leon, Han […]
About the Author
A highly regarded author of short stories and novels, Anne Tyler is known for her fiction exploring the vicissitudes of human existence in late 20th-century […]
Overview and Setting
Overview Breathing Lessons is Tyler’s eleventh book. Winner of the 1989 Pulitzer Prize in fiction as well as Time magazine’s Book of the Year, it […]
Themes and Characters
The central theme of Tyler’s novel is the dynamic of modern American families. Within that theme, Tyler focuses on the fact that an individual’s initial […]