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  • Nonfiction

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    Aldous Huxley is a bright representative of British Literature who became famous due to such his works as «Brave New World,» «The Doors of Perception,» «Crome Yellow,» «Island» etc. He is a prominent philosopher as well. The writer is said to be…

  • The Old Man and the Sea Quotes – Page 2 | Just Great DataBase

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    The fish is my friend too,” he said aloud. “I have never seen or heard of such a fish. But I must kill him. I am glad we do not have to try to kill the stars. The Old Man and the Sea 12 Then he was sorry for the great fish… How many people…

  • Phineas “Finny”

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    Phineas is Gene’s best friend and classmate at Devon School. Finney is an exceptionally talented athlete and charismatic student leader who deserve respect and admiration of the entire student body. Finney’s useless behavior often causes him trouble, but his charming manner saves him from disciplinary stress. Finney’s general attitude and attitude is forgiving and optimistic,…

  • Miranda

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    A beautiful daughter of Prospero, princess Miranda had grown up on their island, never seeing another human face except for her father’s. She deals only with him and Caliban, while Ariel and other sprites stay invisible for her. Prospero treats her well: for twelve years he’d been upbringing and educating her appropriately, so now Miranda…

  • This above all: to thine own self Hamlet

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    This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. Quote Analysis Act 1, Scene 3, line 78-80. Said by Polonius to Laertes this advice may seem trivial and snobbish while taken out of the context, but these…

  • One Hundred Years of Solitude Summary

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    The events of the novel “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Garcia Marquez begin with the relationship between José Arcadio Buendia and his cousin Ursula. They grow up together in the old village and fall in love with each other. But Ursula knows that the incestual relationships may result into deformed children, she heard a…

  • Heart of Darkness Essays

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    Interpretations of Heart of Darkness In Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, there is a great interpretation of the feelings of the characters and uncertainties of the Congo. Although Africa, nor the Congo are ever really referred to, the Thames river is mentioned as support. This intricate story reveals much symbolism due to… 893 words Heart…

  • So we beat on, boats against the The Great Gatsby

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    So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past. Quote Analysis This quote is the last sentence of the book “Great Gatsby” written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This sad words are about the social inequality that existed in America despite all the freedom and democracy declared in the country. Gatsby…

  • Cardinal Richelieu

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    He is the most powerful royal advisor, and one of the most influential people of France. Cardinal Richelieu’s character is shown chiefly through his intrigues, both for France and against his personal enemies. Richelieu works hard to support the power and reputation of the King. Cardinal Richelieu in the Essays The Functions of Diplomacy “The…

  • Hatchet Summary

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    A great survival and adventure story “Hatchet” is not only a great tale for kids and teenagers. It also contains lots of practical advice about living in forest and meeting its wonders and dangers. The novel starts with introducing Brian Robeson, a thirteen-year-old teenager, who is on the airport of New York, waiting to board…