Explores the themes and symbolism of Herman Melville's "Moby Dick," the story of a sea captain on a vengeful quest to slay the legendary white whale known as Moby Dick.
Presents a study of George Orwell's "1984," featuring thematic units with pre- and post-viewing questions, teaching resources, a video index, and a slide show overview of the program.
Provides information about Richard Wright's literary portrait "Native Son" which follows a young African-American man down a path of destruction after he accidently kills a white girl, and discusses the symbolism and lasting impact of the story.
Author Erica Jong and experts on Gustave Flaubert's works discuss his classic novel "Madame Bovary" and his motivation for creating its famous heroine.
