Presenting it as an example of rhetoric may not be the best thing to do, but I don't think that's what's being done here.
It's an attempt at an in depth analysis of the novel, and when viewed in that light, it's not bad.
At least IMO.
Regards,
L
Perhaps your right, and I mischaracterized the poster's intent. I just never assumed that something I read in 8th grade would lend itself to "in-depth analysis."