Another example is in 'Les Misérables' by Victor Hugo. The character of Éponine sings 'On My Own', which is a very poignant moment in the novel. Her song expresses her unrequited love for Marius, and it also shows her loneliness and the hopelessness of her situation. This song becomes a symbol of her character's tragic fate.
Take 'Moby - Dick'. Captain Ahab's objective is to hunt down the white whale, Moby - Dick. His single - minded pursuit of this objective is what makes the story so intense and dramatic. In 'Jane Eyre', Jane has the objective of finding a place where she is loved and respected. Her search for this takes her through various situations, from her time at Lowood School to her relationship with Mr. Rochester. And in 'The Catcher in the Rye', Holden Caulfield's objective is to come to terms with the adult world and find his place in it, which is reflected in his wandering and his thoughts throughout the novel.
There are quite a few well - known 'outsider novels'. 'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck can be considered one. Lennie and George are outsiders in a way, constantly on the move and not really fitting into the society of ranch workers. Also, 'Invisible Man' by Ralph Ellison. The unnamed narrator is an African - American man in a society that often makes him feel invisible and like an outsider due to racial discrimination.
One example could be 'The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle' by Haruki Murakami. In this novel, there are certain elements that seem to be left 'blank' in a sense, like the open - ended nature of some of the mysteries. Another could be James Joyce's 'Finnegans Wake' which has a complex and often ambiguous structure that can be seen as having 'blank' spaces in terms of straightforward narrative understanding. Also, Virginia Woolf's 'To the Lighthouse' has moments where the narrative seems to skip or leave things unsaid, creating a kind of 'blank' in the story.
One famous 'capital novel' could be 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens. It is set in London, which is a major capital city. The story follows Pip's journey from a young boy with humble beginnings to a gentleman, exploring themes of class, love, and ambition.
One example could be 'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabokov. The character of Lolita can be seen as a victim in many ways. Another is 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker, where Celie is a victim of abuse and racism.
Here are some recommendations for novels where the main characters sing and write songs: 1. " What To Do If You Become Famous Too Quickly ": The main character of this entertainment novel was an amateur singer. He debuted with a song and continued to release songs. In the end, he became a world-class entertainment star. 2. " Rewriting a wanton life ": The female lead of this urban life novel is a story of a reborn woman who discovers that she can write novels and songs and succeeds in this industry. 3. " The Grand Nirvana of Orléans ": The protagonist of this rebirth novel made his fortune by writing books and writing songs. He had a special relationship with the heroine of " The Grand Nirvana of Orléans." 4. " Entertainment: Writing Songs After a Terminal Illness, the Whole Internet Begs Me to Make My Debut ": This novel tells the story of the female lead, Jiang Wei, who transmigrated to a parallel world and suffered from a terminal illness. However, through writing songs to treat her illness, she gradually became a superstar in the Chinese music industry. 5. The protagonist of this novel was a rich second-generation heir who wanted to become a singing superstar after his rebirth. I hope these recommendations can satisfy your needs for novels with singing protagonists.
One example could be 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hester Prynne is shunned due to her association with the act of adultery. Even though she is the one who committed the act, the whole town's attitude towards her is a form of 'guilt by association' as her child is also affected. Another could be 'To Kill a Mockingbird' where Tom Robinson is considered guilty in the eyes of some just because he is a black man in a racially charged environment, and his association with the white family he worked for is also misconstrued.
One of the well - known 'black death novel' is 'The Decameron' by Giovanni Boccaccio. It was written during the time of the Black Death and tells the stories of ten young people who flee the plague - ridden city and tell stories to pass the time.
One famous 'death sentence novel' could be 'The Count of Monte Cristo'. In this novel, there are elements related to the idea of a death sentence as the protagonist, Edmond Dantès, is wrongly condemned to life imprisonment which is like a death sentence in a way. He endures great hardships and then plots his revenge against those who wronged him.
Well, '1984' by George Orwell can be considered in a sense a 'world end novel'. It shows a world where individuality and freedom are being crushed, leading to a kind of spiritual and intellectual end of the world. Also, 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley presents a future where society is so highly controlled and engineered that the essence of true humanity is lost, which is like a form of world ending. Then there's 'Fahrenheit 451' where books are burned and knowledge is suppressed, which is also a step towards the end of the world as we know it.