In the beginning, Hamlet and Ophelia's relationship seems like an ordinary dating couples"; Hamlet makes "many tenders of his affection" on her, as well as "importuning [her] with love in an honorable fashion" and making "almost all the holy vows of heaven." (1.3) However, Ophelia is then frankly told by both her father and brother, whom she dearly loves, that Hamlet does not actually love her, that she is not good enough for him, and his only purpose in wooing her is to steal away her pure, precious virginity. ... Hamlet then comes to her one night, perhaps mad ...

• Word Count: 524
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Anne's mother didn't hold the understanding qualities that Anne thought should be there in a mother, such as tenderness or kindness so she could not look at her lovingly. ... Frank was to say prayers with Anne one night instead of Anne's father, but Anne refused to let her say them with her. ...

• Word Count: 750
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

This novel is about Tess Durbeyfield, a simple country girl who is used by Alec D"Uberville, a wealthy gentleman as a victim of lamentable purpose, and later finds love with Angel Clare who marries her but abandons her on their wedding night when he finds out about her previous history. ... Both Alec and Angel realize that Tess is unique straight away but even through all the distress she experiences it still doesn't destroy the tenderness that she has for others. ...

• Word Count: 1053
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School