Can you give more examples of best ending lines from novels other than the well - known ones?
In 'Atonement', the ending 'But now I must sleep.' is quite something. On the surface, it seems simple. But considering the whole story of false accusations and the long - term consequences, this line gives a sense of finality. It's as if the character is finally at peace with what has happened, or perhaps just too tired to keep dwelling on it. It's a very understated yet powerful way to end the novel.
Can you give some of the best romantic lines from novels other than the well - known ones?
From 'Call Me by Your Name' by André Aciman, 'Is it better to speak or to die?' This simple yet poignant line captures the intensity of the unspoken love and the fear of expressing it. It implies that the love is so powerful that it's almost unbearable to keep it inside.
Can you give more examples of the best ending lines of novels?
The ending line of 'Lord of the Flies' - 'Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man's heart, and the fall through the air of the true, wise friend called Piggy.' This line sums up the entire dark journey of the boys on the island. It shows the loss of their initial innocence, the revelation of the evil that can lurk within humans, and the grief for the death of Piggy, which is a very poignant way to end the novel.
Can you give more examples of the best opening lines from a novel?
Sure. The opening of 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald: 'In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since. "Whenever you feel like criticizing any one," he told me, "just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had."' This line gives us an insight into the narrator's character and sets up the themes of class and judgment.
Can you give more famous lines from Christmas stories that are not as well - known?
In the story 'A Christmas Memory' by Truman Capote, there's the line 'It's fruitcake weather!' This line may seem simple, but it captures a moment and a tradition in the story. It gives a sense of anticipation and the start of the Christmas preparations in a unique and charming way.
Can you give more examples of the best opening lines to novels?
Another good one is 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' from Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'. This line not only gives an insight into the society of the time where marriage was a big deal for financial and social reasons but also makes the reader interested in seeing how this idea will play out in the story.
Can you give more examples of the best first lines in novels?
Sure. In 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville, 'Call me Ishmael.' This simple yet powerful line draws the reader into the story, making them curious about who Ishmael is and what his story will be. It's a very direct way to start a novel that goes on to be an epic adventure on the high seas.
Can you give me a few romantic quotes from fantasy novels other than the well - known ones?
In 'The Poppy War', there are some less - known but still romantic quotes. For instance, 'In the chaos of war, your eyes were my peace.' This shows how one person can be a haven for another in a world filled with turmoil and fantasy elements like war and magic.
Can you give more examples of the best first lines of English novels?
Sure. Consider the first line of 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville: 'Call me Ishmael.' It's a simple yet powerful line that invites the reader into the story from the perspective of the narrator. It's a very direct way to start a novel about a man's obsession with a great white whale.
Can you give more examples of famous first lines from novels?
Sure. 'All children, except one, grow up.' is the first line from J.M. Barrie's 'Peter Pan'. It immediately sets a sense of mystery around the one child who doesn't grow up.
Can you give more examples of famous love lines from novels?
Sure. In 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, Catherine Earnshaw says, 'I am Heathcliff.' This simple yet powerful statement shows the deep connection and love between the two characters, as if they are two parts of one whole.