Category: Literature

  • Mrs. Higgins

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    Higgins’ mother Mrs. Higgins is an intelligent and independent woman, with a high position in society. She hosts the Eynsford Hills at her rich home. Even though the woman is truly upset with Eliza’s presence, she is always kind to her. She merely knows what it means to be a woman in London of those…

  • Ishmael Summary

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    The full name of the philosophical novel by Daniel Quinn is “Ishmael: An Adventure of Mind and Spirit” and it deserves its name to the full extent. It is highly metaphoric and touches the audience not with the storyline or the powerful characters, but rather with the overall impression it leaves after being read. The…

  • Viola

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    Viola is rightly considered as one of Shakespeare’s most charming female characters. It is not easy for her to balance between the melancholic duke and the aggressive Olivia. The mission of Viola is to maintain harmony in this world. The girl is distinguished by ingenuity and resourcefulness. Realizing that a single woman is difficult to…

  • Arms and the Man Summary

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    “The Arms and the Man” is a play written by Bernard Shaw and its events take place in an unnamed Bulgarian town in 1885, during the Serbo-Bulgarian war. The play opens with the sight of the bedroom of the ordinary house that belongs to Catherine Petkoff and her daughter Raina. They are both in the…

  • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Summary

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    Mr. Utterson is quite a famous lawyer. Despite him being short-tempered and socially awkward he is a high-class professional and is still very sympathetic. Strict to himself he is ready to forgive the weaknesses of the other people preferring to help and not to blame. Because of that he often finds himself in the role…

  • The Scarlet Letter Summary

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    Before the start of the main part of the novel the author tells his readers about his native city named Salem and his ancestors who were zealous puritans, his work as the customs officer and his doubts that this work could be an obstacle on his way to Heaven, as such a soulless institution inhibits…

  • General Essays – Page 2 | Just Great DataBase

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    The Impact Of Social Media On The Modern World Introduction During the past decade, online social networking has caused profound changes in the way people communicate and interact. (Igor Pantic, 2014) We all tend to compare ourselves to others from time to time, but today, as many people tend to live part of their lives…

  • Sense and Sensibility Summary

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    The book tells the readers the story of two sisters: Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. Elinor, the older one represents the sense, mostly making her decisions logically and carefully. Passionate Marianne is the sensibility, she prefers to rely on her heart and intuition, following her desires and dreams. Their father, Mr. Henry Dashwood was a descendant…

  • Winston Smith

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    This main character is at the central point of the novel. Winston is a 39-year-old man who lives in Oceania and supports the ideology of gang. He works at the Ministry of Truth and proclaims the independence of the thoughts. Winston is separated and doesn’t have children. This aspect shows that he is not sociable…

  • Katherine

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    Katherine is the child of King Charles VI and Queen Isabel. The girl is known for her noble birth and refined manners, reminiscent of the princess’ behavior. It is hard for a heroine to pronounce English words correctly, which makes readers laugh. In fact, the introduction of this personage gives a break from the bloody…