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Chapter 11
Chapter 11 begins with the deep, serene silence of midnight, pierced only by the sound of the town clocks chiming into the early hours. Will lies awake in bed, his thoughts filled with nostalgia as he listens to the faint, muffled sound of a train in the distance. The echo of the train’s whistle floats through the cool night air, capturing his attention and drawing him out of his quiet contemplation. As he sits up, he is joined by his friend Jim, who, too, is captivated by the distant melody of the…-
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Chapter 10
Chapter 10 begins in the stillness of a quiet midnight, where a lightning-rod salesman makes his way down an empty street. His leather valise is nearly void, and yet he carries himself with an ease that suggests a deep comfort in the solitude around him. He pauses at a store window, his attention immediately drawn to the soft flutter of white moths as they dance in the cool air. Inside the window, a sight holds him captive—a massive block of ice from the Alaska Snow Company, carefully balanced on…-
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Chapter 7
Chapter 7 begins with Will and Jim walking through the silent night, a sense of unease surrounding them. As they move through the quiet streets, Will’s attention is drawn to a shadow that seems to be following them. He mentions it casually to Jim, but Jim, with his usual unflappable demeanor, reassures Will that no one is around. He also seems to be irritated by something—likely the state of the world around them—and expresses his frustration with a Baptist preacher he’s encountered. This early…-
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Grendel
Grendel by John Gardner retells the Beowulf legend from the monster’s perspective, exploring his inner struggles and existential questions about humanity.-
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Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies by William Golding follows a group of boys stranded on an island, where their attempt at building a society descends into chaos, revealing the darkness of human nature.-
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Blood Meridian
Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy follows a young man who joins a violent group of Indian-hunters in the American West, exploring themes of violence, morality, and evil.-
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Chapter 2
Chapter 2: In this chapter of Lord of the Flies, Ralph takes the lead by gathering the boys with the conch shell, a symbol of authority and order. As the boys assemble on the platform, the morning's chaos is replaced with a sense of quiet anticipation. Ralph, while feeling uncertain about how to effectively lead, begins to address the group with the hope of establishing some structure. His initial hesitation fades as he becomes more confident, recognizing the need to tackle the immediate challenges of…-
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1: In the opening chapter of Lord of the Flies, two boys find themselves stranded on a remote, uninhabited island after a plane crash. Ralph, the fair-haired boy, navigates through the dense jungle towards a lagoon, carrying his school sweater which is now sticky from the oppressive island heat. As he makes his way through the thick undergrowth, he encounters Piggy, an asthmatic boy who struggles to keep pace due to his physical condition. The boys quickly realize that they are alone, without any…-
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Chapter 5
Chapter 5: In Lord of the Flies, Chapter 5, Ralph faces the mounting pressure of leadership as he becomes increasingly aware of the boys' deteriorating condition on the island. As he walks along a narrow strip of beach, he reflects on how challenging their lives have become without adult guidance. The boys' disorganization and neglect of important tasks, such as building shelters or maintaining the fire, weigh heavily on Ralph’s mind. The absence of a structured society is becoming painfully evident, and…-
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Chapter 4
Chapter 4: In Lord of the Flies, Chapter 4, the boys continue to adjust to their life on the island, transitioning from carefree mornings to the harsh heat of the afternoon. The littluns, as they are called, are slowly becoming accustomed to their new existence, but they are still struggling with their deep-seated fears, particularly the terrifying idea of the dark. Although some of the younger boys engage in games to pass the time, others, like Percival, start withdrawing from the group, showing signs of…-
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