What is the central theme of Stephen King’s Gothic novel The Shining? A. disillusionment with the American Dream
B. separation from loved ones
C. fading beauty
D. forbidden love

Match the term to the purpose it has. 1. but 2. furthermore 3. meanwhile 4. in the distance 5. first 6. therefore 7. in other words 8. for instance a. show space relation b. introduce an illustration c. repetition of an idea d. take away, limit, or oppose e. show a consequence f. indicate order g. show time relation h. add ideas

3. of all the characters highlighted in the works included in this unit, which one did you relate to or identify with the most in terms of his or her struggles and conflicts? why? what was it about this character that made him or her affect you as he or she did? be sure to point to specific examples from the work to support your response.

Do you think that the american culture has defined what “normal” is and so our perception of chris mccandless is skewed based on that?