From 'Romeo and Juliet' by Shakespeare, 'My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite.' Romeo's words to Juliet illustrate the vastness and infinity of their love.
One excerpt could be from 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. 'In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.' This shows Mr. Darcy's passionate confession to Elizabeth.
In 'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks, 'I am nothing special; just a common man with common thoughts, and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten. But in one respect I have succeeded as gloriously as anyone who's ever lived: I've loved another with all my heart and soul; and to me, this has always been enough.' This passage beautifully expresses a simple yet profound kind of love.
A great romantic excerpt comes from 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte. Heathcliff says, 'I cannot live without my life! I cannot live without my soul!' about Catherine. It shows an intense and almost desperate love that is very characteristic of the novel's passionate and stormy relationships.
A memorable one is from 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte. Heathcliff says, 'I cannot live without my life! I cannot live without my soul!' His words show his intense and somewhat tortured love for Catherine. It's a love that defies death and time.
One hilarious excerpt could be from 'Bridget Jones's Diary' where Bridget has all her comical mishaps in her attempts at love. For example, when she tries to cook for a date and everything goes horribly wrong. Another is from 'The Hating Game' where the two main characters have a constant banter that's both funny and flirty. 'You have a face I would like to sit on', said in a completely unexpected and humorous context during their verbal sparring.
We can learn about different expressions of love. For example, in many romantic novels, the characters use very tender words to convey their deep affection. Also, we can gain insights into the cultural background where the story is set. Different cultures may have different ways of falling in love and showing it in the novels.
From 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte. 'He's more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.' This excerpt beautifully portrays the intense connection between the two characters. Heathcliff and Catherine's love is so deep that they feel like they are part of each other. It's a very powerful statement of love that goes beyond the physical and into the realm of the soul.
From 'To Kill a Mockingbird', 'You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.' This hot excerpt gets to the heart of the novel's exploration of empathy and understanding in a racially divided society.
The language used in excerpts from sex novels can be more explicit in terms of sexual description compared to other literary excerpts. In general literature, sexual topics are often more subtly hinted at or presented in a more euphemistic way. However, in sex novels, the language may be bolder to convey the intensity of sexual experiences and feelings.
They can make readers feel various emotions. For instance, a sweet excerpt can bring a warm feeling, while a sad one might make readers a bit melancholic. It's like taking readers on an emotional roller - coaster.