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King Lear - A Short Summary

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There was a king of England called Lear.  He had ruled his land wisely.  But now he was old and felt that it was time to pass the kingdom to younger hands.  Lear had no sons but had three daughters, Goneril, Regan and Cordelia.  King Lear wanted to divide the kingdom among them.  Before telling them of his decision he sent for them and asked them whether they truly love him. Goneril his eldest daughter  answered that she loved him more than words could say.  The king was happy and gave a part of his kingdom.  He asked the same question to Regan, she too like her sister answered the same insincere way as Goneril.  The father was happy and gave the another part of his kingdom.  He then asked the same question his last and beloved daughter Cordelia, she knowing her sisters' pretense for the kingdom.  She answered honestly that she loved as she should neither  more nor less. The King was hurt and unhappy and grew angry a...

Around the world in 80 Days. Questions and Answers

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Questions and Answers Chapter 1 1. who was Phileas Fogg? Phileas Fogg was the owner of house No:7 Savile Row London in which  Sheridan had died in 1816. 2. How is 'Master' Phileas Fogg introduced in the novel? Little was known about Fogg, he was a perfect gentleman who spoke as little as possible.  His silence made him all the more mysterious. 3. How was he different from the preceding owner of Saville Row? Sheridan was an Irish playwright and poet and owner of London Theater Royal, Drury Lane.  Good orator too.  But Foggy spoke as little as possible and his silence made him more mysterious. 4.Why had Fogg removed James Foster from his employment? 2nd October, he had dismissed  James Foster, because the man had brought his shaving water at the temperature of 84 degrees instead of the correct 86. 5. How did Phileas Fogg live his life? He lived by himself in the house in Savile Row.  He seemed to have no relations.  He launche...