348 Results with the "Novel" genre
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II. THE WOMAN’S ROSE
Within an old, brown carved box tied with string, the storyteller harbors tokens of the past, among them a singular rose. This rose, distinct from other mementos and preserved for twelve years, embodies the promise of spring and renewal amidst personal desolation and doubt. It stands as a testament to enduring faith in womanhood when faced with despair, its aroma reviving memories of resilience. In contrast to other forgotten floral keepsakes, like the white acacia flowers once imbued with a summer’s…-
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Little Jannita, tasked with herding Angora goats on a vast, barren plain, seeks solace under a milk-bush, succumbing to sleep and dreams. In her vivid dreamscape, the mundane harshness of her life with the Boers transforms into a world of gentleness and appreciation, a stark contrast to her reality where gratitude and kindness are sparing. Her dream extends to a poignant reunion with her father, intertwining fantasies of return to a Denmark remembered or imagined, where pain and privation do not…
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In Chapter IV of "Weir of Hermiston" titled "Opinions of the Bench," Archie visits Lord Glenalmond late at night, deeply agitated and in search of counsel. Despite Archie's refusal to eat citing his distress, Glenalmond insists on the importance of nourishment, subtly indicating his expectation of Archie's visit and his understanding of his troubled state without pressing for details immediately. Once the servant leaves, Archie confronts the matter directly, asking Glenalmond if he was the one who informed…
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In 1813, Archie Weir, the son of the presiding judge, Lord Hermiston, witnesses the trial and execution of Duncan Jopp, a man accused of heinous crimes, and is deeply disturbed by it. The trial exemplifies both the harshness of justice and the moral indifference of the era towards capital punishment. Archie, horrified by the cruelty and glee with which his father, Lord Hermiston, administers justice, publicly denounces the hanging as a "God-defying murder," causing scandal. Following this outburst,…
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CHAPTER II — FATHER AND SON
In "Weir of Hermiston," Chapter II, "Father and Son," the complex and strained relationship between Lord Justice-Clerk Adam Weir and his son Archie is explored against the backdrop of late 18th century Scotland. The chapter reveals the stark contrast between the two characters: Adam Weir, a respected yet feared judge known for his stoicism, imperiousness, and dedication to law, and his son Archie, a sensitive and intelligent young man with a penchant for the humanities, fostered by his friendship with Lord…-
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This chapter introduces the formidable Lord Justice-Clerk, Adam Weir, and his delicate wife, Jean Rutherford, the last descendant of the wild "riding Rutherfords of Hermiston." Their union appears mismatched; his demanding nature clashes with her meek fragility. Jean, known for her piety and tenderness, struggles with her role as the judge's wife, failing to meet his domestic expectations and suffering under his harsh comments. Despite her devotion and attempts at expressing love, including a poignant…
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Weir of Hermiston
Weir of Hermiston by Robert Louis Stevenson is an unfinished novel set in 19th-century Scotland, following the story of a young man, Archie Weir, who grapples with the complex relationships between love, duty, and justice, while exploring themes of authority and rebellion.-
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CHAPTER XXI Conclusion
Our tale has now been told. The ivy still clings to the walls of the hospital, and the archdeacon still talks of the good old cause of the church, but his voice is less assured than of yore. Bold has tacitly abandoned his crusade against ecclesiastical abuses, and Eleanor, now Mrs. Bold, finds her happiness in her husband and child, leaving the questions of wardenship and church reform to abler hands. Time has mellowed grievances and healed the wounds of strife. The scars may remain, but the pain is…-
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CHAPTER XX Farewell
'And your reverence,' said he, and Mr Harding prepared himself to hear at least some word of affectionate regret; 'and your reverence, shall we get the hundred a year though?' Upon which Mr Harding turned away, and, without speaking another word, left the man griping the empty glass in his bed. Bunce followed him out, and then Mr Harding gave vent to the feelings which harassed him, raved against the evils of the world, which could turn the hearts of such men to gall. 'Calm yourself, Mr Harding,'…-
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CHAPTER XIX The Warden Resigns
The somber breakfast following the contentious issues faced by Mr. Harding highlights the strained atmosphere amongst the characters. Mr. Harding, the warden, decides to resign, fueled by a deep moral dilemma over the legality and morality of his income from the hospital wardenship. Despite the material comfort and status it provided, his conscience cannot reconcile the contentious entitlement, leading to his decision to step down. A character deeply reflective and conscientious, Mr. Harding's actions…-
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