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Plot Summary of Orpheus Emerged
"Orpheus Emerged is the story of a group of bohemians dealing with conflicts and friendships while studying at a university in New York City. The main connection between all members of the group is Paul. Paul is a young writer who is trying to discover his voice in the literary world. The major climax in the book is when the whole group gathers together for a party. During the party, tensions rise and secrets are announced. The whole purpose of the book is to show these young minds at work exploring intellect and madness. "
Kristy Pastore, Resident Scholar

Review Analysis of Orpheus Emerged
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Plot
Time/era of story - 1930's-1950's
Other aspects: - Hippies!
Internal struggle/realization? Yes
Struggle over - vague finding self/purpose in life (i.e. no plot to book)
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Ethnic/regional/gender life Yes

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status: - student
Age: - 20's-30's
Ethnicity/Nationality - White (American)

Main Adversary
Identity: - none

Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings? - 3 (some)
City? Yes
City: - New York

Style
Person - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - no torture/death
Amount of dialog - significantly more descript than dialog
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Jack Kerouac Resident Scholar Profiles

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