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Wuthering Heights

Chapter 20

by Emily Brontë

Nelly convinces Linton that staying at Wuthering Heights will be fine. When he arrives Heathcliff admits that he does not love his son, he also admits that he only wishes to gain access to the Grange through Linton.

The King of the Golden River

Part 1

by John Ruskin

A folk tale about three brothers. The two elder brothers are terrible to the younger and to the people of the town. The younger brother is good-natured and invites a strange man into the house one evening. The other two show him no hospitality and lose everything because of their bad temperaments.

Romeo and Juliet

Act 5, Scene 3

by William Shakespeare

Romeo visits Juliet's grave, but is confronted by Paris, who intends to avenge the Capulets. Romeo enters the tomb and carries out his plan. Juliet reacts violently to the news of her loss. The Capulets and Montagues officially end their conflict after realizing the true cause and cost of their ongoing feud.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

“Chapter 19”

by Oscar Wilde

Dorian and Lord Henry discuss many things, including Dorian’s attempt to be a better person. Lord Henry tells Dorian not to change, and expresses his wish to recapture the youth that Dorian has seemingly managed to keep.

Main Street

Chapter 26

by Sinclair Lewis

Will diagnoses the Bjornstams illness as typhoid. Carol agrees to assist Bea and Olaf as they recover from their illness. Vida, Maud, and the minister's wife are turned away from the Bjornstams' home. A tragedy in the Bjornstams home prompts Miles to depart for Canada.

The Jungle

Chapter 14

by Upton Sinclair

Jurgis and his family continue to witness corruption in their respective jobs. Jurgis decides to drink rather than deal with his problems. Ona's health continues to decline.