Another one is Moaning Myrtle from the 'Harry Potter' series. She is a ghost who haunts the girls' bathroom at Hogwarts. Myrtle is often sad and moaning, and she plays an important role in some of the events in the story, like when she gives Harry clues about the Chamber of Secrets.
Well, there's the Canterville Ghost from Oscar Wilde's story. He is a rather comical ghost at times. He tries to haunt the new American family in Canterville Chase but is constantly thwarted by their lack of fear and modern ways, making for a very entertaining fictional ghost story.
Sure. The Headless Horseman is a famous fictional ghost. He haunts the town in Washington Irving's 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. His appearance on his horse, with a pumpkin as a head, is both terrifying and iconic.
Sure. Captain America's shield is super famous. It's circular, red - white - and - blue, and made of vibranium. It can absorb and deflect all kinds of attacks. Another is the shield used by Spartan warriors in '300'. They were large and helped the Spartans in their epic battles. Also, in the 'Halo' games, the energy shields that the Spartans have are a form of shield that is very well - known.
One well - known fictional sword is Cloud's Buster Sword from 'Final Fantasy VII'. It was a large and iconic sword. Another is the Keyblade from the 'Kingdom Hearts' series. It was not just a sword but also a key that could unlock various things and was used in battles. Then there's Lightbringer from 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. Stannis Baratheon claimed it was a magical sword that would help him take the Iron Throne.
In the 'Matrix' movies, the red pill and blue pill are significant artifacts. The red pill is used to show the truth of the Matrix, while the blue pill allows one to remain in the false reality, representing a choice between knowledge and ignorance.
Sure. In 'Ender's Game', the dawn at the Battle School might symbolize the start of a new day of training and challenges for Ender. Also, in 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', dawn on some of the strange planets visited by the characters could bring about unexpected events. For example, the dawn on the planet where they encounter the vogons.
There is the computer from 'The Matrix'. Although not named in a simple way like HAL, it was a powerful entity that controlled the Matrix world. It was a central part of the whole fictional universe, dictating the rules and reality within the Matrix. And of course, Deep Thought from 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' which was tasked with a very important calculation.
Sure. In Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities', Tellson's Bank at Temple Bar was an important location. It was a symbol of the old order in London.
The Ghost of Hamlet's father in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' is also well - known. His appearance drives Hamlet to seek revenge for his murder. He haunts the castle and reveals the truth about his death to Hamlet.
Sure. The Flying Dutchman is a very famous one. It's a ghost ship in many tales, doomed to sail the seas forever. Another is the Hispaniola from 'Treasure Island'. It's the ship that Jim Hawkins and his crew sail on in search of the treasure. And there's the X - Wing fighter from 'Star Wars'. Technically it's a ship, and it plays a crucial role in the battles against the Empire.
Yes, 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' by Maya Angelou. This autobiographical novel has strong feminist undertones as it shows Angelou's journey as a black woman in a racist and sexist society. It's not just about her race but also about how she overcomes the limitations placed on women.
Another one is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. This book tackles issues of racism and injustice in a small Southern town in the 1930s, told through the eyes of a young girl named Scout Finch.