Short Stories

The short story The Last Cover is about a fox named Bandit who is lost, and Colin and Stan, the two brothers who go looking for him. However, they do find him, but not alone. Bandit is with a female fox, and so they decide to leave Bandit in the woods where they found him. However, Bandit has also been stealing chickens from farmers, and so hunters go looking for him at night. In the end, Bandit dies.

"Lullaby" by Elizabeth Berridge is a story that explores the idea of aging and nostalgia through the character of Mrs. Swan, who reminisces about her youth and past loves while caring for her sick husband. The story captures the bittersweet emotions of memory and the passage of time.

In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat", the white patch on the second cat represents the narrator's ever increasing madness and guilt for his deeds. Although he believes the horror of his situation is external, and the black cat is some supernatural manifestation, the horror is actually internal to him.

The theme of "Scout's Honor" by Avi is the importance of honesty, integrity, and standing up for what is right, even when faced with difficult choices. The story explores the consequences of lying and the impact it can have on relationships and personal integrity.

A conflict exists internally, because Lieutenant Blandford is torn between pursuing a pretty, young girl of an older, less attractive women who appears to understand him (judging from the letters and his internal discussion about how he hung on her world and she filled his life.) ex. "In six minutes he would see the woman who had filled such a special place in his life for the past thirteen months, the woman he had never seen, yet whose written words had been with him and sustained him unfailingly."

Ultimately, he chooses to meet the women who understands him, ultimately leading to the resolution "That young lady in the green suit - I the one who just went by - begged me to wear this rose on my coat. And | she said that if you asked me to go out with you, I should tell you that she's waiting for you in that big restaurant across the street." As such, Blandford is not forced to give up the attractive women he hopes for. It is likely that this internal conflict was made to support the conclusion that an understanding companion is not only more fufilling, but also, that sacrifice is not necessary.

theme=what did you learn from the book=the life lesson.

"A Crush" by Cynthia Rylant follows the story of two teenagers, Abby and Luke, who develop a crush on each other while working together at a summer job. The book explores themes of young love, friendship, and the awkwardness of teenage romance. It's a light-hearted and charming read for younger audiences.

"Scent of Apples" by Bienvenido N. Santos is a collection of 16 short stories. The literary conflict in these stories are the struggles of those who leave their home country and try to make a new life far from home. The conflict not only lies with outward struggles in a new land, but also with a struggle within the individuals as they try to preserve their dream of returning home someday.

Well, honey, Rufus Okeke was as popular as free drinks at happy hour because he was charismatic, generous, and had a knack for telling stories that could charm the pants off anyone. People in the village couldn't get enough of his larger-than-life personality and his ability to make them feel like the center of the universe. Rufus was like the village's personal hype man, and they ate it up like it was their last supper.

"Account Settled" by Paul Annixter is a short story about a man named Joe who seeks revenge on a rancher named Jim. Joe believes Jim has cheated him out of money, and he plans to settle the score by stealing Jim's horse. However, Joe's conscience gets the best of him, and he ultimately decides to return the horse and make amends. The story explores themes of justice, morality, and redemption.

Paco - main character. A 50-yr-old creative director in the Asia-Pacific Ad World. He is caught up in a problem between choosing his loyalty to Agnes and his affections for Bianca.

Bianca - Paco's assistant, who took charge of the two biggest accounts with the company, Coca-cola and Philip Morris.

Nelson & Deomund - Paco's friends who joined him to attend the YMCA Leadership Conference.

Agnes - Paco's wife, a senior partner with four women friends in a law firm that they had put up.

Rita - a chines mestiza with a long dark hair and wore a dark red dress. She was a girl who Paco noticed from the balcony of Inday's candle shop and reminded him of a another girl called Zita.

Zita - the one who called Paco in his room in an inn to meet him in a Star Cafe during his teens. She was wearing a red mini when Paco sighted her in the cafe. Although they didn't meet up personally, Paco thought of her that she might be attracting tourists and vacationers where she earns her money for college tuition from them.

Dylan - Agnes and Paco's teenage son who has an asthma.

Celine - Deomund's sister whom Paco thought of writing a poem to when they were in their teens.

Once upon a time there was a boy whose name was Makato. He was an orphan, for his father and mother had died when he was very young. He had no brothers, sisters,cousins, or friends to take care of him, so he had to make aliving for himself. He did every kind of work—carrying heavy things, clearing away the forest, or feeding pigs. He never idled over his work, and although he was paid only a small wage, he was satisfied. He knew that if he did not work he would starve. Wherever he went his employers praised him for being sensible, hard-working, good-tempered, and cheerful.

To influence your life, Makato advises you to set clear goals, take consistent action towards achieving them, stay true to your values, and surround yourself with positive and supportive people. Remember to be open to new experiences, stay adaptable to change, and always strive for personal growth and development. By embodying these principles, Makato believes you can positively influence your life and create a fulfilling and meaningful path for yourself.

The moral lesson of "The Voter" by Chinua Achebe is about the dangers of blindly following and supporting a corrupt and ineffective political system without questioning its motives and outcomes. It highlights the importance of critical thinking, individual agency, and taking responsibility for the consequences of one's actions in the political sphere.

The passage shows that Bligh and his men did not believe their rescue was imminent through their actions, such as continuing with rationing and preserving water even after spotting land. This indicates that they did not have immediate hope of being rescued and were prepared for a prolonged period of survival at sea.

Well, darling, an "annedote" doesn't mean squat because it's actually spelled "anecdote." An anecdote is a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. So, if you're looking to impress someone with your vocabulary, maybe double-check your spelling next time.

In "The Interlopers," Saki uses adjectives like bitter, hostile, and savage to describe the feud between the two main characters, Ulrich and Georg. These adjectives emphasize the intense and long-standing animosity between the two men.

The tone of a story usually can be many different things and is mostly opinion based. In my opinion, the tone for "An hour with Abuelo" is "confident.

"The Two Brothers" by Rony V. Diaz is a short story about two brothers, one who is successful and the other who is not. The successful brother, Leon, is a doctor who has everything he wants, while the other brother, Noel, is struggling to make ends meet. The story explores themes of sibling rivalry, jealousy, and the complexities of family relationships. Ultimately, it highlights the importance of love and understanding between siblings despite their differences.

The internal conflict Rikki tikki tavi has is within himself...he lacks confidence in his own abilities and fears he will not be able to win the great battle bewteen the himself and the cobras.

He had adventures in three ships.

The characters are the young narrator, mother, father, brothers, sisters, rich man, servants, judge, lawyer, and policeman.

Oh honey, buckle up. In the story of "Oli Impan," you've got Oli, the main character who's probably up to no good. Then there's Impan, who's most likely causing some drama. Those two are the stars of the show, causing chaos and stirring up trouble wherever they go. Good luck keeping up with those troublemakers!

Oh honey, Washington Irving did not exactly whip out a magic wand and solve all our national unity issues, but he did write some pretty influential stuff that helped shape American identity. So, did he help with national unity? Sure, in his own little way. But let's not give the man all the credit for bringing us all together in a big group hug.

When the rich man files a case to the poor man and his family, accusing them in stealing their wealth's spirits.