Study Guide to Germinal by Emile Zola - Bog

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for Emile Zola''s Germinal, a classic piece of literature due to its historically factual description of the class differentiation in France during the 1800s. As a nineteenth century fictional documentation of France, Germinal describes the impact of class differentiation on a striking coal miner''s family. Moreover, it outlines and highlights the mistreatment of the lower class and how they were forced into poverty by their superiors through the example of the miners. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Zola''s classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons it has stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work- Character Summaries- Plot Guides- Section and Chapter Overviews- Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.