Books & Authors - November 2006

This is just the beginning of chapter1:

The day was dark and dismal, with the sky pale and empty, as if worn out from the laborious temper from the night before; and the naked trees shivering from the callous wind which swept by them, and across the waste of muddy fields.

‘I’m not an impulsive man,’ he reflected, ‘so damn my soul if I know what I’m doing.’ The gentleman could not understand what force had rendered him to thoughtlessly walk into the cold lake on espying a dark shadow floating above the water in the shrouded distance. He was a man of facts. And the fact was that he expected to find a log, a heap of garbage, or something of that reasonable sort. The fact was he had not expected to find the lone corpse of a young woman floating above the water like an abandoned rag doll.

......Was it alright??Or should I fix it some how??

2006-11-21 16:07:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-21 15:50:44 · 1 answers · asked by tee 2

2006-11-21 15:49:41 · 6 answers · asked by James F 1

For example, I want to include "Macbeth" (by shakespeare) in my commentary, so do I use italics,or underline it, or just use those quotation marks? Thanks!!!

2006-11-21 15:44:57 · 9 answers · asked by Harty H 1

2006-11-21 15:44:00 · 1 answers · asked by maivas229 5

2006-11-21 15:35:00 · 7 answers · asked by texasrednex 1

i will take any suggestions....i love to read

2006-11-21 15:12:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, the book said he was similar to Voldemort in the sense that they were both half-blood... But he wasn't was he?
Voldemort was. His mum was a Squib, and his dad a muggle. So it doesn't make sense to me...

2006-11-21 15:05:50 · 21 answers · asked by Pursue Happiness 3

Do you happen to know the author?

2006-11-21 14:33:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I remember reading this book when I was 10 or so which would be 1972. It was about a character who's name was Leon and one point in the book had to do with the fact that if spelled backwards his name was Noel. I also seem to remember the book having something to do with the color purple. Any chance anyone has an idea about this?? I know it's a hard one, thanks!!

2006-11-21 14:28:35 · 1 answers · asked by K 3

Chapter 5: "Beast of Water"
1.Trace the references to the beast in the novel thus far. Parallel that with the diminishing sense of order on the island & the boys' gradual embracing of Jack's savagery. What's the true nature of the beast on the island that Simon's unable to verbally define?
2. Discuss how & why Jack disrupts the meeting. What is at the core of the power struggle between he and Ralph? What techniques of anarchy & disruption does Jack apply? What is the result? What does it tell you about the characters of Jack & Ralph?

Chapter 6: "Beast From Air"
1. Consider the character of Jack Merridew. How does he appear to be a qualified leader? What are his actual qualifications? Would he be a good leader? Why or why not? Compare him to Ralph. Who's better suited to lead the boys? Generally sum up why Jack's character's introducing anarchy on the island & how?
2. What's the symbolic significance of the parachutist? How & why's it mistaken for the beast?In what ways is it...

2006-11-21 14:25:20 · 2 answers · asked by J.A. 2

do you guys feel it is possible that the lord of the rings was influenced by the story of jason and the golden fleece?

i need to write a paper about how the story of jason and the golden fleece can be found in today's society.

if you have any other ideas, it will be greatly appreciated

thanks for the help guys

2006-11-21 14:21:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need a book that has the theme of Education. My teacher was very vague and continues to be very vague on what book we're supposed to be looking for exactly. If you have any idea of a book with an education theme it would be greatly accepted. If not, all I can think of is Jane Eyre or The Turn of the Screw. Anything helps. Thanks!

2006-11-21 14:21:11 · 4 answers · asked by eksoderstrom 2

a real page turner?

2006-11-21 14:20:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please recommend a book you absolutely could NOT put down. Thanks!

2006-11-21 14:07:23 · 13 answers · asked by BreadCollision 1

also in same book,dirk finds a ship frozen in ice....was almost half way thru da book when i lost it.....cant remember the damn name of the book...HELP PLEASE

2006-11-21 14:06:51 · 2 answers · asked by gussyhasleft 1

2006-11-21 14:03:24 · 5 answers · asked by Squishy 2

I would like to start writing something about my life. Nothing too long, but something that would make young people laugh and want more. How should I start off? And what would make for a good book?

2006-11-21 14:03:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks

2006-11-21 13:55:51 · 6 answers · asked by Àòæ« Ü 1

2006-11-21 13:55:25 · 2 answers · asked by lovebearrhyme2003 1

Have you read any of these books? I am writing an essay on challenged books and these are on the list but I am unfamiliar with them. Could you give me a brief synopsis or at least what you thought of the book.

Daddy's Roommate by Michael Willhoite
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Forever by Judy Blume
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Alice (Series) by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
The Giver by Lois Lowry
It's Perfectly Normal by Robie Harris
Earth's Children (Series) by Jean M. Auel
The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Go Ask Alice by Anonymous
Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers
In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
The Pigman by Paul Zindel
The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende

Thanks.

2006-11-21 13:49:43 · 10 answers · asked by operaphantom2003 4

Paint the Darkness.


It is about a mently disturbed (learing disabiltys like ADHD, speech proublems and parinioa) child growing up with a Dysfunction family.

2006-11-21 13:41:39 · 10 answers · asked by bwbabybrooke 1

2006-11-21 13:39:08 · 5 answers · asked by spencer m 1

i need a new book. i enjoy every thing... i just got done reading dante's inferno...the divine comedy.

2006-11-21 13:20:48 · 12 answers · asked by raelynn 3

does anyone know when the next harry potter is coming out? what its called?
(i just started reading them again and i cant wait!)
[and yes, i like harry potter]

2006-11-21 13:14:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just recently finished the sixth book,and I was so sad when Dumbledore died!!! I know it is silly to be upset about a characer in a book, but, come on!! It was DUMBLEDORE!! he was one of my favorite characters!!!!!!! (boo hoo hoo)

Does anyone else feel the same way?

And why do you think J.K. Rowling killed him off???

2006-11-21 13:07:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Vampires the history vs.literature?
I am writing a reserch paper about vampires in history and literature,does anyone have any suggestions that may help?

2006-11-21 12:55:45 · 4 answers · asked by withoutaname 2

I'm interested in fiction only. I'm not one for military stories, and I think romance is alright (but i'll try it, if you have one.) I enjoy mystery, fantasy, sci fi, and horror.

2006-11-21 12:34:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-21 12:26:12 · 3 answers · asked by djviolet02 1

I was surfing the web and i found pix from a manga that said that it was from "The Phantom of the Opera". Is there one out there? If so, where can I find it?

2006-11-21 12:25:24 · 3 answers · asked by TwilightHour17 2