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  • Salvatore

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    Salvatore of Montferrat is an assistant of Remigio of Varagine. Like Remigio, he was a supporter of Fra Dolcino and has taken sanctuary in the abbey. Salvatore speaks an unusual mixture of several languages, including Latin, an Italian dialect, and others. To be brief, Adso of Melk describes his face and body as brutal and…

  • Kathleen

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     Kathleen is O’Brien’s daughter and a symbol of the naïve outsider. Although O’Brien alludes to having multiple children, Kathleen is the only one we meet. Her youth and innocence force O’Brien to try to explain the meaning of the war. Frustrated that he cannot tell her the whole truth, he is inspired by her presence…

  • Demetrius

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    Demetrius is a very amorous person with a volatile character. He has a wonderful upbringing; he is respected by Hermia’s father and his closest friends. However, Lysander does not trust him, suspecting him of duplicity. Despite his inconstancy, Demetrius shows an enviable persistence in achieving the love of Hermia, trying to win over her father.…

  • To Kill a Mockingbird Quotes – Page 12 | Just Great DataBase

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    There is not a person in this courtroom who has never told a lie, who has never done an immoral thing, and there is no man living who has never looked upon a woman without desire. Atticus To Kill a Mockingbird 1 The rural children who could, usually brought clippings from what they called The…

  • Ethan Frome

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    Сentral figure of the narrative. The narrator describes him as a tall man, with blue eyes and brown hair. He is a little over 50, but he looks much older – the whole face of Ethan suggests that life has hurt him greatly. There is a certain secret, which has pushed Ethan to the ground…

  • In Cold Blood Essays

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    Analysis of Murder in Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood documents the homicide of the Clutter family, the search for the killers, and the trial and execution of the two convicted murderers Perry Smith and Dick Hickock. Capote gives a detailed insight into the lives of the four Clutters prior to…

  • Mrs. Pegler

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    This lady is a bit mysterious character of the book since no one knows about her real existence. Mrs. Pegler is the mother of Mr. Bounderby, a well-known businessman in his region. Though she was the most caring and loving mother, her son despised her and ordered not to interfere in his life and deeds.…

  • The Magic Mountain Essays

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    The Magic Mountain The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann is a novel about a character that is able to become more educated in life due to his visit with his sick cousin. Hans Castorp the main character learns about life because of his decision to stay on the mountain in Davos. Hans becomes more educated…

  • A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Study Guide

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    A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Study Guide Author: Betty Smith Original title: A Tree Grows In Brooklyn “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” is a semi-autobiographical novel written by Betty Smith. It tells us about the childhood and growing up of a girl from a troubled but loving family that lives in the poor district of…

  • Go Tell It on the Mountain Study Guide

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    Go Tell It on the Mountain Study Guide Author: James Baldwin Original title: Go Tell It on the Mountain The story, despite taking place in the mundane and bleak Harlem district, is very Biblical by its nature. The tale of John Grimes and his search for himself, establishing his relationship with God and desperate attempts…