Consciously, Faustus tries to convince himself that knowledge, honour and wealth are far more important than contrition, prayer and repentance. ... The first line, "Consummatum est: the bill is ended" appears to be ironic in the context that he is referring to the contract he has just signed using a biblical quotation. ...

• Word Count: 1693
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

This quotation from Lord of the Flies shows that without rigid rules in a society, anarchy and savagery will result. ... The events immediately following this point are probably the most important in the novel. ...

• Word Count: 1683
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School