Literature

Struggling with English class? I can help you catch up on reading, understand what you're supposed to write about, and prep for tests like the AP Lit exam.

Need help with college lit courses? We can work through tough readings, improve your essay writing, and figure out what your professors actually want.

Want to get back into reading? We can explore whatever interests you, from classic novels to modern poetry, in a low-pressure environment.

Why focus on passages? The best insights come from looking closely at key moments. We'll find the scenes that really matter and figure out what makes them work.

What we'll look at: Opening scenes that hook you, dialogue that shows character, descriptions that set the mood, and those big turning points. We'll see how authors choose specific words and build sentences to create effects.

How we'll discuss it: What does this tell us about the character? How does it connect to the bigger picture? Why did the author write it this way?

Why poetry and quotes? Poets pack huge emotions and ideas into just a few words. The best quotes capture entire themes in one memorable line.

What we'll look at: Line-by-line poetry analysis, quotes that sum up characters or themes, metaphors that reveal hidden meanings, and how language sounds. Shakespeare to modern poets, plus the most memorable lines from novels.

How we'll discuss it: How does this make you feel? What does it remind you of? How does the author create that effect? You'll learn to trust your gut while building analytical skills.

Essay Writing: Turn your insights into good essays. We'll practice using quotes as evidence and building arguments that actually make sense.

Historical Context: Understanding what was happening when the author wrote helps you get what they're really saying.

Literary Techniques: Spotting how authors use symbolism, irony, and metaphor to create meaning and emotional impact.

We'll look at key passages word by word, seeing how authors build important moments. Like analyzing the opening of Brave New World to see how Huxley immediately shows you this is a world where technology controls people.

We'll break down memorable quotes that capture whole themes or character development. You'll learn to see the layers in a single powerful line and connect it to the whole story.

Learning to pick the right passages to back up your ideas about characters, themes, and how the author writes.

Talking about how passages connect to your own life and experiences, helping you develop your own voice as a reader.

Seeing how authors use metaphor, symbolism, irony, and other tricks within specific passages to hit you emotionally and add deeper meaning.

Turning your insights about passages and quotes into strong essays, learning to blend textual analysis smoothly into your own arguments.