Can you give examples of great first sentences from different novels?
In '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.' This first sentence intrigues the reader. We want to know what that advice was and how it has influenced the narrator. It also gives a hint about the reflective and somewhat nostalgic nature of the story that will follow.
Sure. 'The Catcher in the Rye' starts with 'If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like...' This first sentence gives us a sense of the narrator's voice right away. It's a bit cynical and inviting at the same time, making the reader want to know more about his past.
Can you give some examples of great first sentences of stories?
Sure. 'All children, except one, grow up.' from Peter Pan. This first sentence immediately grabs the reader's attention by presenting a rather strange and thought - provoking statement. It makes you wonder who the one child is that doesn't grow up and sets the stage for a magical adventure story.
Can you give examples of great first lines in classic novels?
A classic example is from 'Anna Karenina' by Leo Tolstoy: 'All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.' This line sets a philosophical tone and makes the reader anticipate stories of different families, both happy and unhappy, which is a central theme in the novel.
Can you give examples of different types of first lines in novel?
Sure. A famous example of an atmospheric first line is 'Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.' from 'Rebecca'. It sets a dreamy, somewhat eerie mood. Another is 'Call me Ishmael.' from 'Moby - Dick', which is a character - centered introduction.
Can you give examples of famous ends of novels from different genres?
Sure. In the fantasy genre, 'The Lord of the Rings' ends with Frodo sailing away to the Undying Lands after destroying the One Ring. It gives a sense of closure to his long and arduous journey, and also shows the end of an epic battle between good and evil.
Can you give examples of second lines from different famous novels?
Sure. In '1984', the second line is 'The hallway smelt of boiled cabbage and old rag mats.' This simple description immediately starts to build the drab and oppressive atmosphere of the world Orwell is creating. It gives a sense of the poverty and lack of comfort in the setting.
Can you give more examples of the best first and last lines in different novels?
Sure. The first line of 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville 'Call me Ishmael.' is super simple yet iconic. For the last line, in 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, 'When the light was gone, there was a gentle, quivering darkness, and the night - breathing of the sleeping horses in their stalls.' It creates a rather haunting image.
Can you recommend great first novels from different genres?
Yes. In the horror genre, 'Carrie' by Stephen King is a great first novel. It introduced King's talent for creating terrifying situations. In the romance genre, 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon is a great first novel. It combines time - travel and a passionate love story. In the fantasy genre, 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a classic first novel that led to the much larger 'The Lord of the Rings' saga.
Can you give examples of the first sissy crossdress stories in different cultures?
In Latin American cultures, Carnival can be a starting point for some. There are so many colorful and elaborate female costumes. A young boy might be tempted to try one on during the festivities. His first sissy crossdress could be in the midst of the Carnival celebration, surrounded by music and celebration. In African cultures, some tribes have traditional clothing where gender lines can be a bit more fluid. A boy might start crossdressing as part of a cultural ritual or just because he is attracted to the beauty of the female - inspired traditional wear.
Can you give examples of sentences for science fiction?
Sure. 'The alien's tentacles writhed menacingly as it surveyed the puny humans.'
Can you give examples of different types of historical novels?
One type is the ancient - history - based historical novel. 'I, Claudius' is a famous one that delves into the Roman Empire's early days. Then there are the World War - based historical novels. 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is a well - known example that shows the horror of the First World War. Also, there are historical novels about cultural clashes. 'The God of Small Things' shows the cultural and social clashes in India during a certain period of change.