English Notes

  Character Sketch of Rudolf Ressendyll Rudolf Ressendyll Introduction: Rudolf Ressendyll is the hero of the novel written by Sir Anthony hope titled as prisoner of zenda. He is indeed the most glorious and most enchanting figure in the novel filled with adventure and excitement. He is the protagonist in the novel and portrait as the typical hero of romance with great many abilities to attract others. His thoughts, emotions and unconditional devotion make him a noble character. Physical appearance: He is a young gallant, tall, well built and handsome young man of 29. He has two characteristic features of Elphberg that is red hair and pointed nose. He has heavy mustache and carefully pointed imperial and six feet two inches of stature. Despite his striking resemblance to Rudolph Elphberg, the new king of Ruritania, there was some difference as Ressendyll himself pointed out. “The king’s face was slightly fleshier than mine and his mouth lacking something of the firmness which was to...

  2ND YEAR  ENGLISH NOVEL CHARACTER   "PRINCESS FLAVIA" INTRODUCTION: Princess Flavia is a character from the novel entitled The Prisoner of Zenda, written by Anthony Hope. She is the only female character who is not directly involved in the conspiracies, which pervade the entire atmosphere of the novel.     HEROIN OF THE NOVEL:  Princess flavia is the most character from amongst the women character of the novel "The Prisoner of Zenda". She is the heroine of the novel .She is the cousin of the King, Rudolf Elphberg and the next heir to the throne of Ruritania. She is tall, graceful and charming lady with a pale face, blue eyes and glorious red hair. She is very young, beautiful and also attractive.       SOBER AND INTELLIGENT:     Princess Flavia is a wise woman. Her wisdom keeps her aware of the evil desires of Black Michael, who is not a good man. She very intelligently keeps herself away from all sorts of intrigues. She is a sens...

Lucy Gray Willia Wordsworth Stanza by stanza explanation CONTEXT: In this poem the poet has described the tragic death of Lucy Gray. She was an innocent child. She lived in a wild moor with her parents. She had no friend. Her father told her to go to the town and bring her mother home. She took lantern and went to the town. But she was caught up in a storm and was buried in the snow. Though she is dead, some people believe that she is still living and walks over the hills and plains. STANZA NO. 1:  "Oft I had------------------------------------------------------- solitary child." In this stanza the poet says that he had often heard of Lucy Gray and wanted to see the beautiful girl. One day the poet saw the girl early in the morning. She was an innocent and pure child. She lived with her parents on a wild moor. The poet liked the beautiful girl. STANZA NO. 2:  "No mate, no--------------------------------------------------- a human door." In these lines the poet says ...

  here's an explanation of the poem "Don't Quit" by Edgar A. Guest, stanza by stanza: 1st stanza: The speaker begins by acknowledging that things will sometimes go wrong and that the road ahead may seem difficult. They suggest that when money is tight and debts are high, it can be hard to maintain a positive attitude. However, they encourage the reader to take a rest if they need to, but not to give up. 2nd stanza: The speaker continues by saying that life can be unpredictable and that people may experience failure. However, they also suggest that many people give up just before they would have succeeded if they had kept going. The speaker encourages the reader to not give up, even if progress seems slow. 3rd stanza: The speaker notes that often the goal is closer than it seems, and that many people give up just before they could have achieved success. The speaker encourages the reader not to give up, even when things seem the hardest. 4th stanza: The speaker argues t...

ailable Poem Analysis Requested "Ozymandias" is a sonnet written by Percy Bysshe Shelley, first published in 1818. The poem is one of Shelley's most famous and is often anthologized. The poem describes a crumbling statue of a once-great and powerful ruler, now a "colossal wreck" in the desert. The inscription on the base of the statue reveals that the ruler's name was Ozymandias, and the poem reflects on the fleeting nature of power and the inevitable decline of all things. The poem is a commentary on the transience of human achievement and the futility of vanit Here is a stanza-by-stanza summary of the poem: I met a traveller from an antique land Who said: "Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things, The hand that mocked th...

Here is a breakdown of the poem "Good Timber" by Douglas Malloch, stanza by stanza: Stanza 1: The first stanza introduces the idea that good timber, or strong wood, does not grow easily. It suggests that the stronger the wind, the stronger the trees become, and that the more distant the sky, the greater the length of the tree. Similarly, the more intense the storm, the stronger the tree becomes. Stanza 2: The second stanza expands on this idea, stating that good timber grows in both trees and people. It says that where the forest is thickest, we can find the strongest trees, or "patriarchs." Stanza 3: The third stanza introduces the idea that good timber is found in the higher mountains, where the air is cooler and the growth is thicker. It suggests that the longer the day and the year, the stronger the life and cheer. Stanza 4: The fourth stanza compares the breaking of a pine tree in a storm to the serene growth of an oak tree. It says that the boughs that bear th...