Genre
Autobiography
Setting and Context
Harvard Law School
Narrator and Point of View
Scott Turow is the narrator and recounts his experiences at Harvard Law School.
Tone and Mood
The tone of the book is informative and reflective.
Protagonist and Antagonist
Scott Turow is the protagonist, and we might argue that Professor Perini is the antagonist.
Major Conflict
The major conflict of this text is the way Turow navigated his first year of law school.
Climax
The climax of the text is when Turow has his final exams at Law School.
Foreshadowing
The title of the second section "Learning to Love the Law" foreshadows the fact that Turow embraces his studies as the course goes on.
Understatement
Turow suggests that the high-pressure environment at Harvard is understated, despite its reputation.
Allusions
Turow alludes to the prestigious "Law Review," a journal written by students.
Imagery
Turow describes his experiences at Harvard Law School calling it a "legal pressure cooker."
Paradox
N/A
Parallelism
Turow parallels and then contrasts his professors. For example, Professor Perini is described as being strict and harsh, while Nicky Morris is presented as being kind and understanding.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
"The Court" is used as a metonym for the legal system.
Personification
N/A
