Theme: duality
Wuthering Heights / Choice and Consequence
You’ll be able to tell his uncle fine tales of his _kindness_, when you get home again, I assure you.” “You’re right there!” I said; “explain your son...
Dracula / Decay and Allure
None of the others had met the Count at all at close quarters, and when I had seen him he was either in the fasting stage of his existence in his room...
The War of the Worlds / Gathering Storm
“We are in the midst of it,” I said, “quiet as it is. That flicker in the sky tells of the gathering storm. Yonder, I take it are the Martians, and Lo...
Gulliver's Travels / Tension and Landscape
The land was divided by long rows of trees, not regularly planted, but naturally growing; there was great plenty of grass, and several fields of oats....
Dracula / Character Complexity
John Seward, the lunatic-asylum man, with the strong jaw and the good forehead. He was very cool outwardly, but was nervous all the same.
Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea / Unexpected Encounter
I felt lightened of the load which had oppressed me, and was able to return with some degree of calmness to my accustomed work. That night, about elev...
Frankenstein / Innocence and Malevolence
Nothing in human shape could have destroyed the fair child. The mere presence of the idea was an irresistible proof of the fact. I thought of pursuing...
Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea / Decay and Discovery
I would not even seek to understand the caprice which had decided Captain Nemo upon entering the gulf. But I quite approved of the _Nautilus_ entering...
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Theatrical Transformation
His broad black hat, his baggy trousers, his white tie, his sympathetic smile, and general look of peering and benevolent curiosity were such as Mr. H...
Pride and Prejudice / Character Perception
“I am trying to make it out.” “And what is your success?” She shook her head. I hear such different accounts of you as puzzle me exceedingly.” “I can ...
Frankenstein / Freedom and Accountability
Kirwin’s to give an account of yourself.” “Who is Mr. Is not this a free country?” “Ay, sir, free enough for honest folks.
Around the World in Eighty Days / Journeys Threshold
Allahabad was now only twelve miles to the north-east. They stopped under a clump of bananas, the fruit of which, as healthy as bread and as succulent...
Gulliver's Travels / Exploration and Discovery
In the smaller pocket on the right side, were several round flat pieces of white and red metal, of different bulk; some of the white, which seemed to ...
Pride and Prejudice / Societal Judgment
She was shown into the breakfast parlour, where all but Jane were assembled, and where her appearance created a great deal of surprise. That she shoul...
Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea / Caution in Exploration
On the other side, prudence bids us profit by the first opportunity to leave the _Nautilus_.” “Well, M. Aronnax, that is wisely said.” “Only one obser...
A Journey to the Centre of the Earth / Emotional Isolation
I prepared to execute my self-allotted task--not, it must be confessed, without considerable emotion. After a hearty repast, my uncle and the hunter-g...
Dracula / Gendered Emotions
Men and women are so different in manifestations of nervous strength or weakness! Then when his face grew grave and stern again I asked him why his mi...
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Significance of Trifles
It is, of course, a trifle, but there is nothing so important as trifles. there has been an enclosure here!” “Yes, there was a ring. His signet-ring.”...
The War of the Worlds / National Identity
A number of people were standing about it, and some sappers were busy in the midst of it. Over it flaunted a Union Jack, flapping cheerfully in the mo...
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Identity and Appearance
“‘Oh, yes,’ said he, turning to me, ‘we are very much obliged to you, Miss Hunter, for falling in with our whims so far as to cut your hair. I assure ...
Dracula / Madness and Memory
He grew very grave; and, after thinking the matter over for a while asked me to take him to Renfield. As we came to the door we heard the lunatic with...
Dracula / Tension and Desire
He did not, however, betray himself; he nodded slightly and said: “Go on,” in a low voice. Renfield proceeded:-- “He came up to the window in the mist...
Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea / Bad Season Exploration
It was then the bad season in Australia, the July of that zone corresponding to our January in Europe, but the sea was beautiful and easily scanned ro...
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Identity and Society
“‘Or to sit here, or sit there, that would not be offensive to you?’ “‘Oh, no.’ “‘Or to cut your hair quite short before you come to us?’ “I could har...
Dracula / Dichotomy of Silence
the same thing happened--violent all day then quiet from moonrise to sunrise.