The 39 Steps: Richard Hannay’s Adventure
Who Was Hannay and What Do We Know About Him?
Richard Hannay was a former intelligence officer. He was born in Scotland, but his family left for Rhodesia when he was six. He was unmarried and wanted to see a little of the world.
Hannay’s Time in London
Hannay had been living in London for a few months when the story begins. He felt his life in London was very boring compared to his life in Rhodesia.
Why Did Scudder Need Hannay’s Help?
Scudder faked his own suicide because someone was trying to find him,
Read MoreParis Tourism, Hotel Booking, and Banking History
Describing a City: Paris
Many people think that Paris is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world. With 30-40 million visitors a year, it is the most visited city. Until the nineteenth century, this city was the biggest in Europe, but today, with a population of 2.5 million, it is smaller than Berlin or London.
Describing a Hotel: Casa Sant Jordi
The Casa Sant Jordi is a family-run hotel in the city center. All rooms have air conditioning to keep you cool and are non-smoking. There
Read MoreInterview with Cristina Bunt: Job Insights & Career Advice
Interview with Cristina Bunt
Unit 2: I = Interviewer, C = Cristina Bunt
Job Satisfaction and Challenges
I: What do you most like about your job?
C: I suppose the most enjoyable for me is training because it’s what I started out doing, so it’s the bit that I enjoy most. There aren’t many things that I dislike, to be honest. I suppose the most challenging part of it is when you’re talking in the area of discipline or sometimes the firing part. One of our major considerations is getting the right
Lazarillo of Tormes: A Picaresque Novel Analysis
Lazarillo of Tormes
Lazarillo of Tormes is a subgenre of the picaresque novel. This pseudo-autobiographical account tells the story of a character, reminiscent of a character in Les Misérables, who soon abandons his family and serves several masters. The picaresque stories attempt to explain a final state of dishonor from the protagonist’s past.
Date and Authorship
Dated 1554, it comes from lost editions. Probably the first issue is one or two years earlier, and the book was composed around 1540.
Read MoreUnlocking Success: Redefine Your Grind and Achieve Greatness
So you thought it was the end of the story. (laughs) So you thought just because the student was willing to be obedient to the guru and not only wake up but meet him at the beach early in the morning, that was enough. [knocking] Ah, I got it. So you thought he was willing to walk out to the deep of the ocean, that that was enough because the guru placed his head under the water, pulled it out, and taught him that the secret to success is wanting it as bad as you want to breathe. So you thought that
Read MoreMastering English: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Idioms
Essential Vocabulary
- Battle: A situation in which someone is trying very hard to win an argument or deal with a difficult situation.
- Exploit: Something unusual, brave, or entertaining that someone does.
- Feat: Something impressive, often requiring courage.
- Obstacle: A difficulty or problem that prevents you from achieving something.
- Ordeal: An extremely unpleasant experience.
- Trial: An unpleasant or difficult experience that tests you in some way (your patience, your stamina, etc.).
- Struggle: An attempt