Literature Classics

Robinson Crusoe changes as a result of his experiences on the deserted island. He learns self-reliance, gains a deeper understanding of the value of companionship, and becomes more appreciative of the simple things in life. These experiences lead to his personal growth and transformation.

The title "Great Expectations" is what Mr. Jagger's says, as in Pip will have great expectations for his new life in London. However, Pip's expectations are not what they seem because he will experience several mishaps that may affect his life drastically.

Alta Editions Books which featured many different stories in the late 1800's, including stories by Jules Verne, HG Wells, Dickens etc. There covers were leafy with the story title on top and Alta Edition in the middle of the cover.

The last of Teta Elzbieta's children was Antanas, and he was the second member of the family to die after Ona, who died in the meatpacking plant accident.

Victor Hugo is the author of "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame". The novel was published in 1831 and has become a classic in French literature. It tells the story of Quasimodo, the bell-ringer of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

In "Sense and Sensibility," the climax occurs when Marianne falls seriously ill after learning Willoughby's betrayal. This event prompts her to reevaluate her romantic ideals and opens the door to her eventual relationship with Colonel Brandon. It also marks a turning point in the novel's focus from passionate sensibility to practical sense.

The rhyme scheme of "A White Rose" by John Boyle O'Reilly is ABAB. This means that the first and third lines rhyme with each other, as do the second and fourth lines.

Esteban hits Clara on page 196 in the book "The House of the Spirits" by Isabel Allende.

Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues under the sea featured the submarine 'Nautilus' captained by Nemo, aka Prince Jakkar.

The Solidarity Services (the rituals ending in orgy-porgy) are a direct comparison to the Christian communion service. Solidarity services involve twelve people (a comparison to the twelve disciples and Last Supper) sitting around a table of soma (compared to bread and wine). Then they chant, dance, and sing.

The opening line of Treasure Island is: "Squire Trelawney, Dr. Livesey, and the rest of these gentlemen having asked me to write down the whole particulars about Treasure Island, from the beginning to the end, keeping nothing back but the bearings of the island, and that only because there is still treasure not yet lifted, I take up my pen in the year of grace 17— and go back to the time when my father kept the Admiral Benbow inn and the brown old seaman with the sabre cut first took up his lodging under our roof."

Chaucer's collection of medieval tales is called "The Canterbury Tales." It is a frame story with a group of pilgrims telling stories to pass the time on their journey to Canterbury.

Classical Art was one of the biggest accomplishments of the Golden Age

The water under a drawbridge is typically called a moat. Moats were historically used as a defensive measure to protect castles or fortresses by creating a barrier of water around them to make it harder for enemies to invade. Today, drawbridges are primarily used for aesthetic purposes or to regulate access to certain areas.

Jurgis Rudkus, the protagonist of Upton Sinclair's novel "The Jungle," represents the plight of the working class in early 20th century America. His story sheds light on exploitation, poverty, and the harsh realities faced by immigrant workers in the meatpacking industry. Rudkus symbolizes the struggles of individuals trying to achieve the American Dream in the face of systemic injustices.

The branch Don Quixote selects to replace the shattered lace is a thorny acacia branch, which is incongruous because it is spiky and rigid, unlike a lace which is delicate and soft. This reflects Don Quixote's disconnect from reality and his tendency to see ordinary objects in a distorted way.

The intended audience of Heart of Darkness includes readers interested in exploration, colonialism, and psychological themes. It is also appreciated for its commentary on European imperialism in Africa during the late 19th century.

Upton Sinclair wrote the novel "The Jungle," which exposed the harsh conditions in Chicago's meatpacking industry and contributed to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act.

Carfax Abbey in Dracula was located in Purfleet, England near London. It is the property where Count Dracula stays upon arriving in England.

The fictional character you are referring to is Dorian Gray, from Oscar Wilde's novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray." In the story, Dorian's portrait ages and reflects his sins, while he himself remains youthful and unsullied.

The whale wins. All die but Ishmael who does not drown by floating on Queequeg's coffin.

Both stories pose the question of the American identity and what it is to be a true American; however, each plot takes on a totally different approach to doing this. While â??The Legend of Sleepy Hollowâ?? pursues the complexity of religious ideologies in early colonial America, â??Rip Van Winkleâ?? uses a hyperbole of a man who sleeps as British and awakens after the American Revolution as an American. Although he is in the exact same place at the time he wakes as he was at the time he fell asleep, his nationality had changed. Washington cleverly pursues the philosophical question of what it is that makes us what we truly are.

In his poem "Lycidas," John Milton explores themes of grief, loss, and mortality in response to the drowning death of his friend Edward King. The poem serves as a reflection on the fragility of life and the search for meaning in the face of tragedy.

The narrator in "Invisible Man" is dynamic because he undergoes significant personal and ideological growth throughout the novel. He starts as a naïve and invisible figure in society, but as the story progresses, he grapples with his identity, experiences disillusionment, and eventually gains self-awareness and agency. This evolution showcases his complexity and depth as a character.