Artistic Quality; Expression of
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Stands the Test of TIME
It was published in 1965, and is still popular today, especially in English classes. it also won the Edgar Allen Poe Award for best mystery short story in 1966.
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Universal Appeal—Touches on our human experience
Almost everyone has experienced some type of snitch person, lying person, or just a judgmental person.
There are many people who do these things in life, and the people who are affected by them can probably relate to these experiences in the book. |
Makes Connections to Other Works of Literature
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Is it a classic?
I think this story is a classic because it fits in all of the categories above, and seems to be a very good story with several meanings that can be interpreted in many ways. It has clear examples of Life, Truth, and Beauty, it has stood the test of time and won a very important award, it appeals to everyday life, and has many allusions to different types of literature.