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by Joyce Carol Oates
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them Study Guide consists of approx. 87 pages of summaries and analysis on them by Joyce Carol Oates. Browse the literature study guide below:
Them is the story of Loretta Wendall and two of her children, Jules and Maureen, and their struggles with poverty and violence which negatively impact their lives causing a cycle of hatred and despair. The story takes place in Detroit, Michigan, from the years 1937 to 1967. As the novel begins, Loretta is a girl of 16 who lives with an unemployed, alcoholic father and anti-social older brother. Loretta's mother had been institutionalized for mental health issues and died several years ago. Loretta is a continual optimist despite her circumstances and feels the excitement of potential always around the next corner. ( read more) Children of Silence, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Children of Silence, Chapters 6, 7 and 8 Children of Silence, Chapters 9 and 10 Children of Silence, Chapters 11, 12 and 13 Children of Silence, Chapters 14, 15, 16 and 17 To Whose Country Have I Come? Chapters 1, 2 and 3 To Whose Country Have I Come? Chapters 4, 5 and 6 To Whose Country Have I Come? Chapter 7 To Whose Country Have I Come? Chapters 8 and 9 To Whose Country Have I Come? Chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13 Come My Soul, That Hath Long Languished, Chapters 1, 2 and 3 Come My Soul, That Hath Long Languished, Chapters 4 and 5 Come My Soul, That Hath Long Languished, Chapters 6 and 7 Come My Soul, That Hath Long Languished, Chapters 8 and 9 Critical Essay #1 Critical Essay #2 Critical Essay #3
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