123 Results with the "Drama" genre


    • WEDNESDAY CAMPBELL Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Campbell, a lawyer, engaging in a heated phone debate with the principal of Ponaganset High School over the political correctness of a Native American student group naming their basketball league "The Whiteys." Campbell defends the students' right to free speech, drawing parallels to the school's own controversial mascot, the Chieftains. The conversation ends with the principal hanging up, and Campbell instructs his assistant to reassure his client, Ernie Fishkiller, that the lawsuit…
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      WEDNESDAY ANNA

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Anna reflecting on her family's photo shelf, a visual timeline of their lives. She notes the disparity in the number of photos of herself compared to her siblings, Jesse and Kate, hinting at her feelings of being overlooked. The photos evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing, as Anna contemplates the unspoken messages they carry—love, attention, and the passage of time. Her father calls to check on her while her mother stays at the hospital with Kate, revealing the family's ongoing…
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      WEDNESDAY ANNA

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Anna reflecting on her family's photo collection, which serves as a visual timeline of their lives. She notes the disparity in the number of photos of herself compared to her siblings, Jesse and Kate, hinting at her perceived invisibility within the family. The photos evoke bittersweet emotions, symbolizing moments of happiness and importance, yet also highlighting the gaps in her own documented childhood. This introspection sets the tone for Anna's feelings of isolation and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Plain Truth (2000) by ​Jodi Picoult​ is a ​legal dra­ma​ inter­twined with ​cul­tur­al con­flict and moral dilem­mas. The sto­ry begins when ​18-year-old Katie Fish­er, a mem­ber of an Amish com­mu­ni­ty, is accused of mur­der­ing her new­born baby—a crime she claims she didn’t com­mit because she nev­er knew she was preg­nant. ​Ellie Hath­away, a high-pro­file defense attor­ney from Philadel­phia, reluc­tant­ly takes Katie’s case and moves into…
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      Leaving Time

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Leav­ing Time (2014) by ​Jodi Picoult​ is a ​mys­tery-dri­ven dra­ma​ blend­ing ​grief, mem­o­ry, and the super­nat­ur­al. The sto­ry fol­lows ​13-year-old Jen­na Met­calf, who has spent a decade search­ing for her miss­ing moth­er, ​Alice, a sci­en­tist study­ing ele­phant grief. After her mother’s mys­te­ri­ous dis­ap­pear­ance from an ele­phant sanctuary—following a trag­ic acci­dent involv­ing an ele­phant and Jenna’s father—Jenna hires ​a dis­graced psy­chic​ and ​a retired detec­tive​ to…
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      FRIDAY BRIAN

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflection on the Greek myth of Prometheus, who defied Zeus to give fire—and by extension, hope—to humanity. This act of rebellion led to Pandora's box, releasing plagues and misery, with hope remaining as the only weapon against them. The narrative then shifts to Brian Fitzgerald, a firefighter, who meets with Campbell Alexander, a lawyer accompanied by his German shepherd. Their conversation revolves around Brian's daughter Anna and the legal complexities arising from his…
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      FRIDAY SARA

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a harrowing scene as Brian and the narrator rush their daughter Sara to the emergency room after a bike accident. Sara sustains a significant scalp laceration, requiring eighty-two stitches. The parents' calm demeanor hints at their familiarity with medical crises, a theme that recurs throughout the chapter. The family's dynamics are briefly highlighted as Sara's siblings react to her injury, with one remarking on the relative comfort of waiting in the hospital lobby, foreshadowing…
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      FRIDAY SARA

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a harrowing scene as Brian and the narrator rush their daughter Sara to the emergency room after a bike accident. Sara sustains a head injury requiring 82 stitches, but the family’s resilience shines through as they comfort her with humor and praise. This moment of crisis contrasts sharply with the underlying tension of Kate’s recurring health struggles, foreshadowing the deeper medical ordeal to come. The narrator’s calm demeanor hints at their familiarity with emergencies,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Jesse, a rebellious young man who steals a dump truck after his car is confiscated by his father. He describes the thrill of driving the massive vehicle and his encounter with Duracell Dan, a homeless man who initially cowers in fear before recognizing Jesse. Jesse invites Dan to join him on an arson mission, bonding over their shared outsider status. The narrative reveals Jesse's longing for connection, as he admits he brought Dan along not just for excitement but to combat his own…
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      THURSDAY ANNA

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter delves into Anna's emotional turmoil as she grapples with the impending loss of her sister, Kate. Influenced by infomercials and self-help gurus, Anna attempts to mentally prepare for Kate's death by imagining life without her, a process that oscillates between grief and fleeting fantasies of freedom. She describes the difficulty of maintaining this emotional distance while Kate is still alive, often retreating into sadness or mundane routines to avoid confronting her feelings. Anna's internal…
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