Jane Eyre
CHARACTERS:
Bessie: the nurse, friend
Robert Leaven: married to Bessie, coachman
Elisa: daughter Georgina Reed
John, son of Georgina Reed hated Jane
Georgina Reed: mother of John and Elisa
Lloyd: friend and apothecary
Brocklehurst: Loowod owner, treasurer and manager, a millionaire.
Mrs. Miller: common face, young, teacher
Lady Temple: was in charge of the school.
Scratcher: Professor violent.
Helen Burns: friend, had deadly typhus.
Adela Warren: child, student, sheltered from Rochester, orphan
Mrs. Fairfax
Read MoreAn Imaginative Woman: Hardy’s Exploration of Fatalism and Victorian Society
An Imaginative Woman: A Tale of Fatalism and Victorian Society
Introduction
Thomas Hardy’s short story, “An Imaginative Woman,” delves into the themes of fatalism and the restrictive nature of Victorian society.
Fatalism and Tragic Pessimism
Hardy’s fatalism is evident throughout the story. Ella, the protagonist, is trapped in an unhappy marriage and yearns for a soulmate she has never met. Despite her efforts, she is unable to escape her fate. Hardy’s gloomy tone conveys the impossibility of fighting
Read MoreThe Haunting Legacy of Rebecca at Manderly: A Deep Dive into Chapters 1-12
Rebecca: Chapters 1-3
Initial Impressions
Nature is introduced in a stealthy and insidious manner, almost despised. The abandoned Manderly house, with its dead plants, further emphasizes this sense of neglect and decay.
Mood and Atmosphere
The mood is undeniably dreary and dark, with words like “terrace,” “twisted,” and “bastard” painting a bleak picture of the setting. This suggests a tragic event, perhaps even a death, has occurred at Manderly.
The Narrator’s Persona
The unnamed narrator appears lifeless
Read MoreThe Last Leaf: A Tale of Art, Love, and Sacrifice
By O. Henry
In the quaint streets of Greenwich Village, where artists and dreamers gather, a tale unfolds that intertwines the themes of art, love, and sacrifice.
Sue and Johnsy
Sue and Johnsy, two aspiring artists, share a studio in the heart of the bohemian colony. Johnsy, whose real name is Joanna, falls ill with pneumonia, a deadly disease that stalks the neighborhood.
The Last Ivy Leaf
As Johnsy’s health declines, she becomes fixated on the ivy vine outside her window. She believes that when the
Read MoreEnglish for Intermediate Students
Translate into English:
- Llevamos 5 años saliendo y acabamos de empezar a vivir juntos.
- We have been going out for five years and we have just begin to live together.
- No he leído el libro todavía
- We haven’t read the book yet.
- Cortamos el año pasado pero nos llamamos por teléfono todas las semanas.
- We have just split up last year but we phone each other every week.
- Me lo pasé muy bien en la fiesta de cumpleaños de Carlos.
- I enjoyed a lot Carlos’s birthday party.
- I enjoyed myself a lot in Carlos’s
The Pros and Cons of Car Ownership: A Comprehensive Guide
Advantages and Disadvantages of Car Ownership
Cars have become an indispensable part of modern society, offering numerous advantages and disadvantages to their owners.
Advantages
- Freedom and Flexibility: Cars provide unparalleled freedom of movement, allowing you to travel wherever and whenever you desire, without relying on public transportation schedules.
- Time Savings: Cars significantly reduce travel time compared to public transportation, making it easier to reach destinations quickly and efficiently.