Since I don't have the actual text of 'locomotive by william saroyan', I can only speculate. The story may start by introducing the locomotive as a powerful and important object in the story's world. It could then follow the lives of those who work on the locomotive, or passengers who are traveling on it. There might be stories of adventure, self - discovery, or the hardships faced during the journey. The characters' emotions and relationships would be intertwined with the movement and existence of the locomotive.
As I haven't read the story, I'm not sure who the main characters are. But they could be the locomotive engineer, a young boy who is fascinated by the locomotive, or a group of travelers on the train.
In William Saroyan's short stories, the main characters can be immigrants or the descendants of immigrants. They bring their own cultural backgrounds and hopes to the new land. Some of the characters are artists or dreamers, who struggle to find their place in a practical world. Others are just simple folk, with a deep love for their families and a strong sense of right and wrong. For example, in some stories, there are shopkeepers who are not just selling goods but also spreading kindness and wisdom.
Well, in William Saroyan short stories, a recurring theme is the power of dreams. His characters often have big dreams that drive them forward. It could be a dream of a better life, a creative pursuit, or finding true love. Another theme is the reality of poverty. He doesn't shy away from showing how poverty affects people's lives, but also how they can rise above it through their own qualities like kindness and perseverance.
Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story. Romeo is from the Montague family and Juliet from the Capulet family. Their families are feuding. They meet at a party and fall in love instantly. They secretly marry with the help of Friar Laurence. However, Romeo kills Juliet's cousin Tybalt in a fight and is banished. Juliet is then forced to marry Paris by her parents. Friar Laurence gives Juliet a potion to make her seem dead so she can avoid the marriage and be reunited with Romeo. But Romeo doesn't get the message in time, sees Juliet 'dead' and kills himself. Juliet wakes up, finds Romeo dead and then kills herself too.
The play is about Rosalind and her father who are exiled from the court. Rosalind disguises herself as a man named Ganymede in the Forest of Arden. There are various love plots. Orlando, who loves Rosalind, also ends up in the forest. Rosalind, as Ganymede, tests Orlando's love. Eventually, all the misunderstandings are resolved, and there are multiple marriages at the end.
Hamlet by Shakespeare is a tragic story. Hamlet, the prince of Denmark, is thrown into chaos when his father dies and his mother marries his uncle Claudius in haste. Hamlet is visited by his father's ghost, who tells him of Claudius' murder. Hamlet's response is to act crazy as a way to start his revenge plot. He has many opportunities to kill Claudius but hesitates, perhaps due to his moral and philosophical nature. Meanwhile, his actions cause distress to those around him, especially Ophelia who loves him. Ophelia goes mad and dies. Hamlet arranges a play within a play to try and catch Claudius' guilty reaction. In the final act, there is a fencing duel where Claudius tries to have Hamlet killed. But Hamlet turns the tables and kills Claudius, though he himself also succumbs to his wounds, along with others like Laertes who was also involved in the complex web of revenge and deceit.
The story might be about a singing lesson. Maybe it involves a student learning to sing, facing challenges like hitting the right notes or controlling their voice. There could also be a teacher guiding the student through different techniques.
I'm sorry I can't provide the full summary right now as I don't have the text in front of me. But generally, Saki's stories often involve elements of satire and the unexpected in social situations.
Since I don't know the details of this story, I can't give a proper summary. However, generally speaking, a story about the silence of snow might involve themes like the tranquility of a snowy landscape, the isolation it can bring, and perhaps the hidden emotions or events that unfold in such a silent and cold environment.
Well, the 'Portrait of a Lady' story is centered around Isabel. She's a young, independent - minded American. After getting money, she goes to Europe full of hopes. She gets involved with different characters. For example, she marries Gilbert Osmond. But Osmond turns out to be a rather controlling person. Isabel has to face the consequences of her decision, and the story shows her struggle to find her place and freedom within this complex situation.