Sure. In 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo's death upon seeing Juliet apparently dead is a very impactful one. His hasty decision based on love and despair is a tragic end that has been remembered for centuries. And Juliet's subsequent death upon waking up to find Romeo dead adds to the pathos.
In 'Anna Karenina', Anna's death is a complex and tragic one. Caught in a web of love, society's expectations, and her own emotions, her decision to throw herself under the train is a powerful statement about the constraints and the price of love and freedom in the 19th - century Russian society.
In 'Jane Eyre', the discovery that Mr. Rochester already has a mad wife locked in the attic is a major twist. This changes the entire dynamic between Jane and Mr. Rochester and adds a whole new layer of complexity to the story. It was a shock for readers at the time and still remains a memorable plot twist. The story had been leading us to believe in a certain kind of love story between Jane and Rochester, and this twist completely upended that expectation.
One of the best deaths in novels is that of Sydney Carton in 'A Tale of Two Cities'. He sacrifices himself in place of Charles Darnay. His selfless act and the poignant last words 'It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done' make it a memorable and noble death.
Sure. 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll is a great classic. It's a fantastical journey full of strange creatures and situations that has delighted readers for generations.
Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' is a very early and important detective story. It set many of the precedents for the detective genre with its focus on ratiocination, that is, logical deduction to solve the crime.
In 'Moby - Dick', the encounter with the white whale is a very dramatic scene. Captain Ahab has been obsessed with hunting down Moby - Dick, and when they finally meet, it's a chaotic and violent encounter. The whale is a symbol of nature's power and the crew's struggle against it is filled with drama and danger.
Sure. In 'Jane Eyre', when Mr. Rochester finally reveals his true feelings for Jane and proposes to her. Their relationship has been through so much, and this moment is a culmination of their growing love. It's very romantic. Then, in 'Great Expectations', the scene where Pip realizes his love for Estella and his complex feelings towards her is also quite memorable in terms of the romantic aspect of the story.
The 'Great Gatsby' has also been made into an excellent film. It showcases the glamour and tragedy of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel. The visual representation of the parties and the decadence of the 1920s is stunning.
Sure. 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes is one of the most famous classic novels. Then there's 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, which has a passionate and tragic love story. Also, 'The Odyssey' by Homer, an ancient Greek epic that has been read for centuries.
Sure. 'Gone with the Wind' is a classic. Based on Margaret Mitchell's novel, it is a sweeping epic that shows the South during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The love story between Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler is one of the most famous in cinema history.
Sure. In 'Don Quixote', Don Quixote and Sancho Panza have a very interesting friendship. Sancho is Don Quixote's squire, and while he often questions his master's delusions, he still stays by his side through all their adventures. In 'Moby - Dick', Ishmael and Queequeg form a unique bond. Despite their different backgrounds, they become close friends on the Pequod. Another classic friendship is between Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn in Mark Twain's works. They have many escapades together along the Mississippi River.