207 Results with the "Literary Fiction" genre


    • Chapter 25-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 25–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Helen recording her thoughts on April 8th, the day she and Arthur leave for London. Their arrival in the city thrusts her into a world of opulence and superficial charm, where Arthur’s need for social approval outweighs their emotional connection. She is expected to alter her appearance, behave with fashionable grace, and attend endless social engagements—all orchestrated to enhance Arthur’s reputation, not to deepen their bond. Though she feels…
    • Lord of the Flies Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin ord of the Flies is a clas­sic alle­gor­i­cal nov­el that explores the dark side of human nature. When a group of British school­boys become strand­ed on a desert­ed island, they attempt to gov­ern themselves—only for their efforts to spi­ral into chaos and sav­agery. Through this grip­ping tale, Gold­ing exam­ines the fragili­ty of civ­i­liza­tion, the lure of pow­er, and the pri­mal instincts that lie beneath…
    • Stage Two: Pushing — Ruth 3 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Ruth returns home to find her son Edison missing, consumed by worry as she reflects on her own emotions during the trial. She grapples with guilt over her anger toward the racist father and the hospital, questioning whether her feelings compromised her professionalism. Her confrontation with Kennedy lingers in her mind, leaving her both exhilarated and unsettled. When her sister Adisa arrives, Ruth confides her fears about Edison’s future, fearing her actions may have irrevocably damaged his path…
    • Chapter XVII Sir Abraham Haphazard Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVII brings Mr. Harding into direct conversation with Sir Abraham, the attorney-general, inside a room that speaks more of academic detachment than legal urgency. Books line the walls, but little of warmth exists between them, reflecting Sir Abraham’s personality—a man governed more by law than empathy. Mr. Harding arrives not seeking protection, but guidance. He is not concerned about winning a case, as it has already been withdrawn, but about understanding what is right. Sir Abraham, however,…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter XIX – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed reveals the fragile balance between duty and desire as Dawn finds herself again torn by Peter Orme’s presence. What once stirred memories of tenderness now brings quiet unrest. Peter walks into her day as if time has been turned back, but it’s clear he no longer belongs in the rhythm she’s created. His arrival disturbs the space she’s fought hard to preserve, the one built on healing, habit, and slow self-discovery. Though Peter carries…
    • Chapter III-Derrick Vaughan–Novelist Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist follows Derrick as he prepares for the long-awaited return of his father, Major Vaughan, from India. Though years have passed, Derrick clings to an idealized memory of the Major—disciplined, refined, and commanding respect. That illusion is destroyed when Major Vaughan stumbles off the ship in a drunken state, loud and unsteady, leaving Derrick stunned and humiliated. Witnessing this public display, especially in front of Wharncliffe and the sympathetic ship's…
    • Chapter 4‑The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 4–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall unfolds during a lively community gathering on the 5th of November, aptly titled “The Party.” From the outset, the absence of Mrs. Graham is noted, and her decision not to attend noticeably lifts the atmosphere, making the gathering more free-spirited. The narrator, Gilbert Markham, observes the way in which his mother’s affable but insistent hospitality can wear on her guests, as she expects hearty participation in conversation and food consumption, even when…
    • Chapter 36-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 36–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Helen quietly acknowledging the third anniversary of her marriage, not with celebration but with a sense of resignation and grief. The emotional distance between her and Arthur has grown into a permanent silence marked by indifference, where shared affection, respect, and understanding no longer exist. Though bitterness could have overtaken her, Helen resolves to maintain external peace in the household, not for herself, but to protect her young son from…
    • Stage One: Active Labor — Turk 1 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Turk Bauer recounting a traumatic childhood event: the death of his older brother Tanner in a car accident caused by a Black man. The courtroom scene reveals Turk's visceral racism, as he fixates on the defendant's skin color and describes his mother's outburst when the trial ends in a hung jury. This formative experience sets the stage for Turk's entrenched prejudices, which are further shaped by his family's disintegration after the tragedy—his father leaves, his mother turns to…
    • Chapter VII — Enter Mephistopheles Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII – Enter Mephistopheles begins with the unexpected arrival of Frank Innes at Hermiston, bearing an ambiguous invitation from Archie that even Archie does not fully recall extending. Despite their past as school friends, the warmth between them quickly cools under the weight of unspoken tension and growing differences. Archie, introverted and guarded, regards Frank’s bold and meddlesome manner with increasing discomfort. Where Archie values quiet and discretion, Frank thrives on amusement and…
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