Sure. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is an example. The trial of Tom Robinson is a major first turning point. It changes the perspective of Scout and Jem, and the whole town is divided. It sets in motion a series of events that expose the deep - seated racism in the community. Another one is '1984'. Winston's decision to start writing in his diary is a first turning point. It's an act of rebellion in the highly - controlled society he lives in, and from there, his journey of resistance against the totalitarian regime begins.
Definitely. 'The Great Gatsby' has a first turning point when Nick attends one of Gatsby's lavish parties. This is the moment when Nick starts to get involved in Gatsby's world, and the complex relationships and the illusions that Gatsby has built around himself start to be revealed. Additionally, in 'Animal Farm', when the animals rebel against Mr. Jones and take over the farm, it's a first turning point. It sets the stage for how the new society on the farm will develop, with all the power struggles and changes that follow.
In 'Pride and Prejudice', the point of origin could be considered the arrival of Mr. Bingley in the neighborhood. This event sparks the relationships and misunderstandings among the characters, especially between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. It's this initial event that starts the chain of events related to love, pride, and prejudice that form the core of the story. Another example is 'Frankenstein', where Victor Frankenstein's obsession with creating life at the start is the point of origin for all the horror and moral dilemmas that follow.
Sure. 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka is a very famous one where the main character Gregor Samsa wakes up as a giant insect. Then there's 'Beauty and the Beast' in which the prince is turned into a beast as a curse. Also, in some Native American folklore, there are stories of humans turning into animals like wolves or eagles to gain certain powers or to complete a spiritual journey.
Sorry, I can't give examples of 'point fiction' as I'm not clear on what it exactly is. There's no known body of work that is commonly labeled as such that I'm aware of.
Sure. 'Jane Eyre' has several 'point of contact' moments. For example, when Jane first meets Mr. Rochester at Thornfield Hall, that's a crucial point of contact. Their subsequent interactions at the house are also points of contact that build their relationship. Another example is 'Moby - Dick'. Ishmael's initial decision to go on the whaling voyage is a point of contact with the world of whaling, and his interactions with Ahab and the crew on the ship are further important points of contact that drive the story forward.
One example is 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Scout Finch has her first awakenings about racism, justice, and the complexity of human nature through the trial of Tom Robinson. Another is 'The Great Gatsby'. Nick Carraway experiences an awakening regarding the emptiness of the wealthy upper class and the illusions of the American Dream.
Honestly, I'm not familiar with a particular 'the first word novel'. There are so many great novels out there. However, some novels start in a very unique way. For instance, 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times' from 'A Tale of Two Cities'. But this may not be what is meant by 'the first word novel' as the term is rather unclear.
One example could be 'The First Men in the Moon' by H.G. Wells. It tells the story of the first men to journey to the moon, exploring their experiences on this uncharted celestial body.
One example is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It is a classic American novel that deals with themes of racism and justice in the American South. Another is '1984' by George Orwell, which is a British novel that warns about totalitarianism. Also, 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, an American novel that explores the American Dream and wealth in the 1920s.
Sure. F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'This Side of Paradise' was his first fiction work. It was a significant step in his writing career. Also, Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights' was her first and only novel. These first fictions often give us insights into the authors' early creativity and the themes they were interested in exploring at the start of their careers.
A 'first turning point novel' might be one where the story takes its first major shift in direction. For example, in 'Pride and Prejudice', when Elizabeth visits Mr. Darcy's estate, Pemberley. This is a turning point as it starts to change her perception of him, which is a significant shift in their relationship and the overall plot. It's a moment that alters the course of the story from what it was before.