Literature Classics

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Not all people find Shakespeare to be boring, and in fact a large variety of people find his work to be interesting and challenging. So your question would be more properly stated as "Why do some people find Shakespeare to be boring?"

Well, there are many people who are not properly introduced to Shakespeare's work. Sometimes they are given a script to read without any understanding of how that would work on stage, and so it is difficult to understand or visualize. Sometimes they do see a performance but it is a performance which for some reason, turns them off. A lot of people, especially from the last century, treated and still treat Shakespeare's plays like holy writ, which have to be intoned with respect in some strange "Shakespearean Actor" voice. That can sound really unnatural and tedious.

On the other hand, it cannot be denied that some kinds of writing are easier to read than others. That is why beginning readers are given things to read that use one-syllable words and five word sentences. Complex sentences and longer or unusual words make something harder to read. If you add to that metaphors and similes, it can be a lot of work to get at the meaning of what has been written. For some, it is worth the work to get the complex and beautifully expressed thoughts. For others, it is not worth trying for, and it's dull being around something you are not prepared to try for.

Finally, there are those people who are not concerned with anything outside of their very limited circle of interest. For them, "boring" means "something I have decided not to be interested in." It has nothing to do with the ability of the subject to generate interest. It is not this week's fad, so it is dismissed with an answer like "Because Shakespeare's work is so OLD that it is PREHISTORIC!" or "It is of no relevance to the modern day at all." That is their loss.

The author compares the thickness of the old man's fishing line to the hair of a woman.

Mr. Hale is referring to the Devil when he says "we shall need hard study if it comes to tracking down the old boy." The reference to "the old boy" is a colloquial term for the Devil, indicating that if they need to expose the Devil's presence in Salem, it will require significant effort and investigation.

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The 1973 film adaptation of "The Swiss Family Robinson" starred Martin Milner, John Mills, and Diana Hyland in leading roles. Other actors in the film include Helen Hunt, Yvette Mimieux, and Kevin Brodie.

"Blood Brothers" is set against the backdrop of 1960s Liverpool, a period marked by significant social and economic disparities. The play explores themes of class division, poverty, and the impact of societal expectations on individuals' lives. Additionally, it addresses issues of superstition and the idea of fate, highlighting how these elements shape the characters' fates.

The alchemist taught Santiago the importance of behaving confidently and calmly, knowing that fear can attract danger. The lesson was to always present oneself with courage and composure in challenging situations.

Don Quixote is often depicted as an elderly man with a gaunt face, thin mustache, and a pointy beard. He usually wears a suit of armor, a helmet, and carries a lance. He is described in Miguel de Cervantes's novel "Don Quixote" as having a tall and thin physique, with a noble appearance despite his somewhat delusional behavior.

In The Scarlet Letter, John Wilson questions Pearl to determine her spiritual wellbeing and upbringing. He is concerned about her because she is the daughter of Hester Prynne, a woman who has been publicly shamed for committing adultery, and he wants to ensure that Pearl is being raised in a proper Christian manner.

After his eldest son, Hector, was murdered by Achilles, Hermes accompanied Priam to the Greek camp to beg for his son's body. Achilles eventually relented and allowed a proper funeral for Hector and a temporary truce was reached. There was to be 11 days of peace in the Trojan war and fighting would restart on the 12th day. But Priam was in the temple of Zeus back at the Palace of Troy when he was brutally murdered by Achilles' son, Neoptolemus.

The conflict in "Brer Rabbit Treats the Creatures to a Race" revolves around Brer Rabbit's cunning trickery in convincing the other animals to race against him, using deception to gain an advantage and ultimately win the race. This leads to a struggle between Brer Rabbit's cleverness and the other animals' naivety.

Lines 28-30 of "Ode on a Grecian Urn" express the idea that beauty is eternal and will never fade, unlike the fleeting nature of human existence. The speaker admires the timeless beauty depicted on the urn and contrasts it with the impermanence of mortal life. The urn becomes a symbol of permanence and a source of solace in the face of mortality.

Finny pretends there's no war in "A Separate Peace" because he wants to shield himself from the reality and horror of the conflict. This denial allows him to maintain his carefree and idealistic outlook on life, helping him to avoid confronting the harsh truth of the world outside. Additionally, Finny's denial serves as a coping mechanism to preserve his innocence and preserve his sense of peace in a turbulent time.

The story "A Day's Wait" was written by Ernest Hemingway in English. It explores themes of miscommunication, misunderstanding, and the emotional distance between a father and son.

Using the backdrop of the meatpacking industry "The Jungle" described the appalling conditions that the lower classes lived and worked under. The public outcry caused massive reform in the food industry & lead to the Pure Food & Drug Act.

England is just recovering from World War 2 and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for a topic for her next book. She gets a letter from Dawsey Adams, a man living on the island of Guernsey, who has read her name and address in a used book he has purchased. The two become pen pals, and soon Dawsey and all of his friends are telling Juliet how they survived the war when the Nazis occupied their island. Juliet realizes that this should be the topic of her book -- and that she has become fast friends with all of the people writing to her. She travels to Guernsey to meet everyone in person, and to find out the end of their stories.

Curly Shepherd couldn't compete in the rumble due to a pre-existing injury sustained during a previous match. The injury prevented him from being cleared by medical staff to participate in the rumble event.

McMurphy doesn't escape because he is, in a literary sense, Jesus Christ. From the beginning, McMurphy was a tragic character; the martyr archetype. Like Christ during the last supper, he planned to escape with his Appstles, or the other patients, but the person who was supposed to awaken him before he was to be crusified, failed to do his job. In this novel, the crusifixtion of Christ is portrayed when McMurphy is lobotomized. The religious symbols in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest allow the reader to make predictions about the plotline, however of one does not know the story of Christ, then these parellels are useless. By knowing the journey of Christ, you know that McMurphy will never escape the ward just as Christ never escaped crusifixtion.

Roots is a famous book about slavery ,that was also made into a movie. Here are some quotes from the book : â??He meant you no harm?" said Omoro. "He acted very friendly," said the old man, "but the cat always eats the mouse it plats with.â?? â??Through this flesh, which is us, we are you, and you are us!â?? â??nightly boiling and then cooling a broth of freshly pounded fudano leaves in which she soaked her feat -and the pale palms of her hands- to an inky blackness. When Kunta asked his mother she told him to run along. So he asked his father, who told him, "The more blackness a woman has the more beautiful she is.â??

The Epic of Gilgamesh is an example of one of the earliest known works of literature, specifically an epic poem. It is considered a foundational text in world literature and offers insight into ancient Mesopotamian culture and beliefs.

His real given name was Thomas Sawyer, so named after influences in Mark Twain's life.

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Santiago was nicknamed "The Champion" by the other fishermen in the village after winning an arm wrestling match against a much younger opponent. This title highlights his inner strength and determination, despite his advanced age.

Romeo is a character in the play "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare. The play is a tragedy and is considered one of Shakespeare's most famous works. Romeo is the male protagonist who falls in love with Juliet, leading to a series of tragic events.