Category: Study Guides
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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman Summary
Written by Lawrence Stern, the novel Tristram Shandy talks about the conditions that led to certain events that are heavily related to Tristram Shandy himself. The narration is done through portrayed incidents derived from family, narrations, essays and etc. that all help build up the character of Tristram Shandy. The process is not chronological. Instead,…
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Fan
Little Fan is the minor character of the text. He is the younger sister of Scrooge. His is the mother of Fred, Scrooge’s nephew. “It seemed that the easiest breath of the breeze could destroy her. But she had a big heart.” The fan is deceased at the time of the story, but in the…
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Theatre
William Shakespeare (April 26 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon, England – April 23 1616) was an English poet and playwright, often considered the greatest English-speaking writer and one of the best dramatists in the world. Often referred to as the national poet of England. The works that have reached…
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Study Guide
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Study Guide Author: Mark Twain Original title: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Characters: Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer Today is a good time to remember the childhood with this amazing Mark Twain book. Published in 1876, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” managed to make the author famous for the decade and…
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Carrie
She is a slave on the Weylin plantation. Carrie is Sarah’s daughter and the last child Sarah has left (as the others have been sold). Carrie is unable to hear and speak but finds other methods to affirm her skills and force in her own life. Carrie finally marries Nigel and has three sons. Carrie…
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Chingachgook
Chingachgook or Unami Delaware, which means “The Great Snake” or “Le Gros Serpent” – a North American Mohican Indian. A young leader, a brave and just warrior, respected by friends, inspires fear of enemies, a kind and wise Indian, Father of Uncas and old friend Natty.Refers to the “noble savage” type. The Great Snake, does not…
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Persuasion Essays
Persuasion Karen Casey once said that “truly loving another means letting go of all expectations. It means full acceptance, even celebration of another’s personhood.” In Jane Austen’s early nineteenth century novel, Persuasion, Austen depicts a simplistic story about love and anticipation. Persuasion is one… 1 702 words Quotes with Page Number Persuasion by Jane Austen…
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Peter Van Daan
Peter is Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan’s son. His real name is Peter van Pels. When Anne first meets him, she does not like him. The teenage boy seems lazy, boring, and too much sensitive to her. However, when the time goes by, they become real friends and even more than friends. They experience the…
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Vladimir
Vladimir, also known as Mr. Albert or Didi, is the lead character of the play Waiting for Godot created by famous Irish novelist and playwright Samuel Beckett. He is described by the author as a man with exceptional intellectual capacity, who is full of optimistic thoughts. As a matter of fact, Vladimir is a representation…
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Rose Mary Walls
Mother to Jeannette and her siblings, and the daughter of Grandma Smith from Phoenix. From childhood, she originally wanted to be an artist, but her mother convinced her to get a teaching certificate. She spends much of her time working on various artistic projects, though never ones that can support the family. Rose life freedom…
