racism, beauty, heartbreak and betrayal, and power and corruption.]]> protects all three pigs from the wolf.]]> analyzing a story.]]> harsh surroundings, much like the main character Francine as she comes of age.]]> foundation for a work of literature.]]> surroundings, much like the main character Francine as she comes of age.]]> express dissatisfaction with the strict marriage rules for middle-class people in France at the time.]]> success.]]> opinion the author expresses about the subject.]]> resolution of the main conflict?]]> message might the author be sending us?]]> character or an object as a symbol that hints a theme or themes.]]> sidewalk in front of their apartment is part of both the plot and the theme.]]> requires planning and preparation."]]> literature.]]>