Before this event, Lily lived her life in a way that she was generally confident with. ... There he found that she had died in her sleep. Although several lessons can be drawn from this story, one of the most evident, especially at the end of the book, is that one must never take someone else for granted. ... Had it not been for rumors and their triumph over her, she may not have died the way she did. Yet, on a more positive note, Lily's strength amidst the hindering expectations of her society is also an obvious point in the story. ...

• Word Count: 1570
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The story begins with her memories of how she and Maxim first met, in Monte Carlo, years before. ... But instead, it turns out that Rebecca was dying of cancer, and that furthermore she was infertile; she had lied to Maxim about her pregnancy. ... Instead, the heroine's thoughts turn to her younger self, years before, and then the real story begins, told in a flashback. ... He is Maxim de Winter, the owner of the famous estate known as Manderley, and he is reportedly in mourning for his wife, who died the previous year. ... Maxim treats her coldly, but later that day he sends a note to ...

• Word Count: 3026
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

Because Stephen Blackpool was see by many people around the bank several nights before the robbery, and was now no where to be found, he became the prime suspect along with an old woman that he had been seen with around the town. ... Louisa receives a note from Stone Lodge, the name of her parent's house, saying that her mother is almost dead and wants to see her one last time. ... Gradgrind tells her in a round about way that she is sorry that she was never taught the real lessons in life just science. She died only a short time later. ...

• Word Count: 3472
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: High School