first sentences from famous novels

One famous first sentence is from 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen: 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' This sets the tone for the whole novel which is largely about marriage and social status in the 19th - century English society. It immediately grabs the reader's attention as it presents a rather cynical view of marriage as a financial transaction of sorts.

Some first sentences are like a teaser. Consider 'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabokov, 'Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin, my soul.' This is a very controversial opening because of its rather sexual undertones. But it is also extremely captivating. It makes the reader want to know more about who Lolita is and what the relationship between the narrator and her will be, while also warning the reader that this might be a rather unorthodox story.

They are quite important. For one thing, they can grab the reader's attention right away. For instance, if the first sentence is dull, the reader might not be interested in continuing. But a really engaging first sentence like 'It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.' from '1984' by George Orwell makes you want to know more.

The opening of 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville, 'Call me Ishmael.' is very well - known. It's a simple yet powerful start. It directly introduces the narrator, making the reader curious about who Ishmael is and what his story will be. It's like an invitation to follow Ishmael on his journey, which in this case, is the fateful voyage in pursuit of the great white whale.

In 'Frankenstein', 'You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement of an enterprise which you have regarded with such evil forebodings.' This first sentence hints at the theme of playing with dangerous knowledge. The idea that the 'enterprise' might be something dangerous is there from the start, and as we read on, we discover how Victor Frankenstein's pursuit of knowledge leads to disastrous consequences.

Well, take 'Moby - Dick' which starts 'Call me Ishmael.' This simple yet powerful first sentence gives the reader a sense of intimacy, as if the narrator is directly addressing them. It also creates a sense of mystery. Who is Ishmael? Why should we call him that? It's a great hook that gets you interested in the story right from the start.

A well - known sentence from 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee is '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 sentence emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding others' perspectives, which is a major theme in the novel.

In 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville, 'Call me Ishmael.' This opening sentence is not only a straightforward way for the narrator to introduce himself but also draws the reader into the story. It has a certain charm that makes the reader want to know more about this Ishmael and his adventures on the whaling ship.

There are many famous sentences in well-known novels. The following are some of the classics: 1 " Life is short, I'll love you with my whole life." Titanic "Death is inevitable. It may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather." Seven Samurai 3 "Love is a light that lights up our path"-- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone "I'll love you until the end of the world." Twilight "My soul is connected to yours." Doctor Who and the Time Machine "What is the most important thing in life? The answer is life itself." Alive 7 " There's nothing more important in this world than living." The Three-Body Problem "I'll always love you no matter where you are." Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 9 " Nothing is more precious than life, so you must cherish life, cherish everyone who loves you and the people you love." Dear Andre Life is like a dream. I can only realize my dreams in my dreams. Dream of the Red Chamber I hope these famous phrases can bring you some enlightenment and enlightenment.

The following are some famous phrases from famous works of the world: In the face of mountains stand fast -JRV Tolkien All that we do or say we do or say from the heart -Robert Frost, Two Paths To live is to think is to live -Jane Austen, Pride and Predict To love is to cherish, to cherish is to hold fast --Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities The world is a good place, but it's not all good. -Johann Le Carre, One Hundred Years of Solitude A person is not what they look like but what they do --Tagore's Birds The best way to learn a language is to hear it spoken and write it down. "The road to success is often a difficult one."-The Lion King, by Walter Disneysea The only way to truly know a person is to be there for them when they need you -Mary Shelley, Jane Eyre Life is short, so make the most of it.