One famous opening is 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...' from Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities'. This sentence immediately sets a contrast and draws the reader in, making them wonder about the times being described.
The novel '1984' by George Orwell begins with 'It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.' This opening immediately sets an off - kilter and somewhat dystopian mood. It makes the reader aware that things in this world are not quite as they should be, and draws them into the story to find out more about this strange place where the normal rules seem to be broken.
They introduce key themes. Consider 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee: 'When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow.' This opening not only starts the story but also foreshadows the violence and injustice that will be central themes in the novel. It hooks the reader right from the start, making them eager to explore how this event came about and what it means for the characters.
They hook the reader right away. For example, if an opening sentence is mysterious like in 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' - 'Late one night, a man on his way home happened to see a girl walking along a railway track.' It makes you want to know who the girl is and what she's doing there.
In 'Pride and Prejudice', Jane Austen starts with 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' This opening is clever as it sets up the social context of the time where marriage was often about financial security. It also gives a hint of the humor and social commentary that will follow throughout the novel.
The opening of 'The Great Gatsby' - '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 sets a reflective and somewhat nostalgic tone. It makes the narrator seem like someone who has been ruminating on this advice for a long time, which gives the story a more personal and introspective feel overall.
There are many famous sentences in well-known novels. The following are some of the classics:
1 " Life is short, I'll love you with my whole life." Titanic
"Death is inevitable. It may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather." Seven Samurai
3 "Love is a light that lights up our path"-- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
"I'll love you until the end of the world." Twilight
"My soul is connected to yours." Doctor Who and the Time Machine
"What is the most important thing in life? The answer is life itself." Alive
7 " There's nothing more important in this world than living." The Three-Body Problem
"I'll always love you no matter where you are." Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
9 " Nothing is more precious than life, so you must cherish life, cherish everyone who loves you and the people you love." Dear Andre
Life is like a dream. I can only realize my dreams in my dreams. Dream of the Red Chamber
I hope these famous phrases can bring you some enlightenment and enlightenment.
There are many famous opening sentences in Chinese and foreign literary masterpieces.
1 Dream of the Red Chamber: Most things will sing if they are not peaceful.
2 Journey to the West: If life is only like the first time, what is the autumn wind sad painting fan.
3. Water Margins: Death is inevitable, either heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather.
4 Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the world.
5 The Analects of Confucius: Isn't it also said to learn and practice from time to time?
[6]"Miserable World": Let the light of freedom illuminate our souls.
7 Don Quijote: The windmill is turning in the distance, and there is still a windmill in the distance.
The Catcher in the Rye: The older I get, the lonelier I feel.
100 Years of Solitude: A lonely man standing on a lonely island.
"War and Peace": Happy families are all similar, but unfortunate families are different.
Okay, here are some famous lines from beautiful novels:
1. Fate crisscrosses and fate is decided by heaven.
2. Fate changes with a single thought.
3. A lifetime of hard work, a lifetime of gains.
When the flowers bloom, they can be broken. When they are broken, they must be broken. Don't wait for the branches to be broken without flowers.
The affairs of the world are as unpredictable as the universe.
The green mountains never change, the green water flows forever, the world is like a book that can't be read, life is like a play that can't be sung.
The vicissitudes of life are unpredictable.
Don't forget your original heart.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
The world changes, the human heart is unpredictable, only heaven rewards hard work.