Category: Literature

  • For Whom the Bell Tolls Summary

    The book begins when the young American Robert Jordan, who voluntarily participates in the civil war in Spain on the Republicans’ side, receives a mission from the base. He needs to destroy the bridge before the enemy crosses it. It is essential task and a mission of first priority because if fascist bring the reinforcements…

  • Dinitia Hewitt

    She is the young black girl from Welch. Initially, she was the leader of a group that bullied Jeannette at school in Welch. She allowed her gang to beat up Jeannette and then called them off when she saw Jeannette in a different light, and later they became her friend. The two later visit the pool…

  • Earl of Kent

    Earl of Kent is a faithful and candid dignitary of King Lear. By the efforts of enemies, he is doomed to exile. But instead of meekly accepting the verdict, he becomes a different person. His mission is to be with the governor and support him. It’s no wonder Kent seeks to play a role of…

  • Pride and Prejudice Essays

    Characters’ Transformation Introduction Pride and Prejudice is one of the most popular novels written by Jane Austen which was first published in 1813. It is more than a story of love which revolves around the lives of the Bennett family and the wealthy male visitors of Hertfordshire. The wide variety of personalities in… 1 160…

  • Paris

    Is also known as Alexander. He is a son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Paris’s kidnapping of the beautiful Helen, wife of Menelaus, made the Trojan War possible. As we see, this stupid thing shows that Paris is self-centered and often behaves not like a real man. He fights effectively with more…

  • Persuasion Summary

    The story describes the fate of one generation of the Elliots – a noble family that was once rich and famous but now lost all its wealth and influence, but not their pride. Even the beginning of the story recites the favourite book of the family patriarch, Sir Walter Elliot, named The Baronetcy. Sir Walter…

  • The Alchemist Study Guide

    The Alchemist Study Guide Author: Paulo Coelho Original title: O Alquimista Characters: Santiago, The Alchemist, Melchizedek, The Englishman, Fatima, The Shopkeeper Published: May 1st 1993 by HarperCollins (first published 1988) Setting: Egypt, Sahara Desert ISBN 0061122416 (ISBN13: 9780061122415) It’s worth reading “The Alchemist” just to see what Paulo Coelho is capable of writing in just…

  • Aunt Alexandra

    The sister of Atticus Finch who comes to live with him one summer. She helps her brother with the kids and provides the family with care and gentle touch. At the same time she is a strong woman who is ready to stand up for her convictions. This leads to her regular clashes with Scout…

  • Joe Starks

    Joe is Janie’s second husband. He is a perfect match for Janie as he is ambitious, handsome and full of energy. When they both run away from the city to another one, he becomes a mayor. And as usual, he forgets what the main in life is and changed completely. He makes his house white;…

  • Gonzalo

    Gonzalo, “an honest old counsellor of Naples” is a good, optimistic man, brave enough to intervene in an argument between royal courtiers and marines on the deck during the storm. In spite of his respectful age, he looks into the future and finds it promising; his utopian speech, though illogical at some important points, is…