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Literature Classics

Works of fiction that have so affected the thinking and culture of a world that they have withstood the passage of time and history. Many are required reading in literature classes throughout the world.

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Why did the author use the word delicately to describe the scorpion in the Pearl?

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the pearl represented evil and bad think on kino life because after the scorpion sting coyotito everythink became bad for kino

What did you learn from the story of The Pearl by John Steinbeck?

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The Pearl" imparts a powerful lesson on the consequences of unchecked ambition and the complexities of human nature. It's a compelling exploration of the impact of wealth on individuals and society. For more thought-provoking fiction content, explore:@ibnobattuta.library

What is the allegory in The Scarlet Ibis?

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the ibis is a symbol of doodle as in both physical and mental ways. they are both fragile and try to adjust to a lifestyle not of their own.also, the narrator feels regret after trying to fulfill his pride by making his brother something he is not. the storm in the end can represent replenishing and a new start b/c the death of doodle will forever leave the speaker mournful and the rain seems to wash away that sin.

Why do interpretations of events differ in history?

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Interpretations of historical events change depending on who is writing the history. The victor of a war will obviously be the one who writes the history of the event. This may bias the record according to their perspective. On the other hand the defeated of a war may want to write an entirely different version but may not be in a position to do so. This is the essence of the famous quote, "History is written by the victors." Sir Winston Churchill.

History can be written in retrospect and often doing so reduces the accuracy of the record. It is the duty of a historian to impartially record at the time of the event or as soon as practicable to ensure accuracy. For instance both King Arthur and Robyn Hued (Robin Hood) was written hundreds of years after their supposed deaths and thus is more fiction than historical fact. Where possible Archaeological research can be used to either prove or disprove or question historical records.

The best historical records occur when more than one historian of differing backgrounds concur by writing about the event as it happens. This occurs rarely in ancient history due to record loss, but does occur more frequently in modern history. However, in modern times it has become the vogue to attempt to rewrite accepted history through the power of the Internet, to gain political leverage or support. Frequently attempts are made by fringe groups to enter false or heavily biased rewrites of historical events into the public consciousness.

What is Madame Bovary about?

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Madame Bovary commits suicide. She finds Justin and orders him to take her upstairs to where the pharmacist keeps his Arsenic (a poison used to kill mice). She eats a large amount of it and returns home to see her husband in distress because of their financial situation. She threw up many times, and soon started to throw up blood. Eventually she died on her bed.

How did Jack use Piggy's glasses for fire?

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He used the lense to concentrate the sunlight, in effect as a "burning glass."

Where does Prince Charming live?

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The Palace was called Charming Palace because Prince Charming lived there.

Was long john silver on flint's crew?

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Long John Silver is a fictional character and the primary antagonist of the novel Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson. Treasure Island was published as a book in 1883.

Who is Enkidu in the epic of Gilgamesh?

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Enkidu begins as a challenger to Gilgamesh, created by the gods to balance him, but as they fought each other, they gained respect for each other. This grudging respect soon evolved into the greatest of friendships. Gilgamesh and Enkidu were like brothers to each other and went on many adventures together until the the time of Enkidu's death.

Who wrote I stand up like a scholar in pulpit And when the ignorant people all do sit I preach as you have heard me say before And tell a hundred false japes less or more?

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CANTERBURY TALES: THE PARDONER'S PROLOGUE AND TALE, by Geoffrey Chaucerlines 103 to 106 inclusive:

  • 103 I stand up like a scholar in pulpit,
  • 104 And when the ignorant people all do sit,
  • 105 I preach, as you have heard me say before,
  • 106 And tell a hundred false japes, less or more.

How was The Epic of Gilgamesh preserved?

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The Epic of Gilgamesh was preserved by storytellers. They orally told stories, each their own way. The Epic as we have it now is not in it original form due to changes in the way the teller said it. It was written down and preserved in the first known library.

What is the significance of the title 'Without Seeing the Dawn' by Stevan Javellana?

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Well, the first part of the book is "Day," talking about a time of peace, and the second part of the book is called "Night," talking about a time of war, and so it could mean that the darkness was still there with military occupation and war... and that Dawn wouldn't come until all of those things were over. This is an interesting article about the book, and where I got my information: http://www.palhbooks.com/javellana.htm

Who wrote the poem The Uninvited Guest?

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Marcus Langston (21 December, 1959 to 24th July 1993)

Who was the scholar that wrote the work the republic?

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Plato, somewhat of a contemporary of Socrates. One was the pupil of the other, but I don't remember right now which was which....

What are the literary devices in The Things They Carried?

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"By daylight they took sniper fire, at night they were mortared, but it was not battle, it was just the endless march, village to village, without purpose, nothing won or lost." Chapter 1

"On occasions the war was like a Ping-Pong ball. You could put a fancy spin on it, you could make it dance." Chapter 3

"My conscience told me to run, but some irrational and powerful force was resisting, like a weight pushing me toward the war. What it came down to, stupidly, was a sense of shame." Chapter 4

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Why did Charles Dickens put ghosts in a book about Christmas in A Christmas Carol?

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I have endeavoured in this Ghostly little book, to raise the Ghost of an Idea, which shall not put my readers out of humour with themselves, with each other, with the season, or with me. May it haunt their houses pleasantly, and no one wish to lay it. Their faithful Friend and Servant, CD. 1843. This is Dickens own words on the matter. It would seem he wanted to write a light and at times humourous account of his views on wealth and poverty that could be enjoyed but equally would convey an important moral and political message. To introduce an idea - an idea of redividing wealth fairly to help the poor but without being too heavily criticial of the fortunate wealthy few. A persuasive approach!

What does Jane conclude about Blanche's feelings for Rochester?

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Jane finally tells Mr. Rochester of her feeling for him because she is intending to leave soon for Ireland, and he is planning to marry Blanche soon. As they sit on a bench beneath the chestnut tree, he tells her they will sit her tonight in peace, but are destined to never sit there together again. Jane breaks down crying, and confesses her love for Mr. Rochester.

The girl under the spirit's robe in A Christmas Story?

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In Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', the children under the spirit's robe are Ignorance and Want. Ignorace is the boy and Want is the girl. The spirit warns Scrooge to beware them both, but especially the boy because on his head is written 'doom'. The children are representations of the negative side of society; that often we choose to ignore those less fortunate than ourselves and are only out for our own benefit. The spirit was teaching Scrooge to be more giving of his time and money to others.