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an old man at the bridge story

I Was Caught Up in a Hero Summoning, but That World Is at Peace

I Was Caught Up in a Hero Summoning, but That World Is at Peace

It all happened so abruptly. After finally grasping my situation, I found myself in an entirely different world. Looking around, I noticed others in the same predicament… Could this possibly be one of those Hero developments? Was there a tyrannical Demon Lord needing extermination, or would I be tossed into the maelstrom of war? Whatever it was, I was afraid. I never wanted to be a Hero. I don’t want to harm another…… Ignore the nonsense I was spouting; there was nothing to fret over. The Demon Lord was slain a thousand years ago, and 800 years had passed since the last war. The nobles didn’t treat us summoned like tr*sh; instead, we were kindly cared for. The Demons have been on good terms with Humans for some time now. Dangers, such as monsters, were being taken care of by the Guild and the Order of Knights. What’s more surprising is the fact that I wasn’t even a hero! Instead, I was unintentionally summoned! It also turns out that this world was a world in which the three races, the Spirit World’s Magical Races, the Celestial World’s Divine Races, and the Mortal World’s Human Races, are kind neighbours. Here, everyone lives a peaceful and fulfilling life. In summary, this other world was――at peace. What’s my plan for the future? For my limited stay here, I will live this world to its fullest; going on a cultural exchange, sightseeing, then, after experiencing the festival that is only held once every ten years, …… I shall safely return home. However, despite my lust for a peaceful last year before returning, this planet’s heavyweights have begun amassing around me, and……
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1620 Chs
Loved By An Older Man

Loved By An Older Man

The betrothal gift is two million bucks, not a single cent less. Jiang Yu is already eighteen years old and can get married now. Send the money to my card, and this matter is settled!" Jiang Yu looked at her mother, who was talking non-stop on the negotiation table. She watched as her mother named her price as she sold Jiang Yu. Jiang Yu could not believe it. Eighteen years ago, they brought the wrong baby home from the hospital, and Jiang Yu, the real daughter of a wealthy family, ended up in an orphanage until a year ago. Jiang Ran, the fake daughter of the Jiang family, grew up with a silver spoon in her mouth. With superior resources since she was young, she was more outstanding than Jiang Yu in every aspect and became the pride of the Jiang family. Jiang Yu, who wandered most of her time in the outside world, was nothing but a country bumpkin who made her mother a laughing stock in the socialite circle. However, Jiang Yu had no idea how great her mother's hatred for her was. On the day she turned eighteen, her mother 'sold' her with a named price. Jiang Yu said, "If you want to marry your daughter to someone else, it should be Jiang Ran. I'm your real daughter. You're the one who mistakenly brought Jiang Ran home!" Her mother replied, "Shut up. I wish I hadn't given birth to you. You've brought nothing but shame to me!" Jiang Ran said, "Big Sis, everything Mom does is for your own good. Don't blame Mom." Her mother said, "I'm convinced she's nothing but a debt collector who's come to me to collect her debts! Either you give me two million bucks, or you get married obediently!" Jiang Yu left home in despair. By a freak combination of factors, she found herself accidentally marrying a Mr. CEO. From then on, the thirty-year-old man pampered his eighteen-year-old wife to the heavens. The little girl said, "Mister, someone bullied your wife!" The man, "Which incompetent fool is so blind that he dares to bully you?"
3.9
1518 Chs
Transmigrated as the Ex-Wife of a Heroic Man

Transmigrated as the Ex-Wife of a Heroic Man

Su Wen read a popular period novel about a heroic man who was tough, gave women a sense of security, and was also somewhat cunning and flirty. He was exactly the kind of man she liked. Hence, she paid one million in subscription fees and transmigrated as the male lead's terrible ex-wife. In the novel, the original host was someone who waited at home for love to come knocking on the door. Although she never thought about starting a family, she was a hopeless romantic. Even when the male lead, Jin Datui, eventually showed up, she was persuaded by the sly female lead to fall for a jerk in the nearby village. After Su Wen transmigrated into the novel, she clung to Jin Datui. She worked hard to go from rags to riches. In the end, her younger sisters all became jealous. They cried about wanting to meet a man by waiting at home, just like she did. They even claimed they would name their children with her surname if they had children. Hence, Su Wen began choosing suitable husbands for her sisters. All the candidates were handsome, talented, and well-built. They all came from influential families too. It was so hard to choose! A certain someone, who felt neglected in the corner, pinned her against the door. "Are they as handsome as I am? Are they as well-built as I am? Are their families as influential as mine?" "But... They're my sisters' potential husbands," Su Wen said. "I belong to you. You can have my savings and even my life," he replied. Su Wen woke up the next day to find twenty bank books by her side. She became deep in thought...
4.5
1378 Chs
Who is the old man in 'the old man at the bridge story'?
1 answer
2024-11-14 16:42
In 'the old man at the bridge story', the old man is an ordinary person whose life has been upended by war. He seems to be a bit forlorn and lost. He has his own little world back home with his animals, but now that world has been destroyed by the war. He is at the bridge, a sort of liminal space between the past and an uncertain future. He represents the countless individuals who are displaced and left in a state of confusion and despair during times of war.
Who is the old man in 'an old man at the bridge story'?
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2024-11-01 22:43
He is a character who embodies the despair and displacement brought about by war. He's an old man who has been through a lot. Maybe he had a simple life before the war, but now all he has left is the bridge where he sits. He doesn't seem to have any strength or motivation to move forward, and his presence at the bridge is like a statement about the state of so many people during war.
What is the significance of the old man in 'old man at the bridge story'?
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2024-11-21 20:29
The old man in 'old man at the bridge story' is important because he is a microcosm of the impact of war on the common people. He has a simple life before the war, taking care of his animals. But when the war comes, everything is taken away from him. He is a character that elicits sympathy from the readers, and through him, we can see the larger picture of the destruction and despair that war brings to the civilian population.
Describe the character of the old man in 'The Old Man at the Bridge' short story.
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2024-11-28 05:31
The old man is a very passive figure. He seems resigned to his fate. He has lost his will to fight or move forward. He is more concerned about his animals than his own well - being, which shows his simple and kind nature. He is also very weary, likely from the stress and displacement caused by the war.
Analysis of the 'old man on the bridge short story'
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2024-12-04 08:29
In this short story, the setting of the bridge is significant. It's a liminal space, neither here nor there, much like the old man's situation. He is stuck, not fully part of the war - torn land on either side. The story also reflects on the powerlessness of the individual in the face of large - scale conflict. The old man has no real control over his fate as the war rages around him.
What is the setting of the 'old man at the bridge story'?
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2024-11-21 19:56
The story is set in a war - torn area. There is a bridge which is likely a strategic point. Around it, there is chaos and destruction. The old man is sitting by the bridge, and the general atmosphere is one of danger and uncertainty. The setting helps to highlight the vulnerability of the old man in the face of war.
What is the theme of the story 'Old Man at the Bridge'?
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2024-11-17 16:00
The theme of 'Old Man at the Bridge' is the pity of war and the displacement of innocent people. The old man is a symbol of the helpless civilians who are victims of the war, showing the destruction and chaos that war brings to ordinary lives.
Analysis of 'old man at the bridge short story'
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2024-10-26 20:15
The 'Old Man at the Bridge' short story is a powerful piece. It's set during a war, and the old man at the bridge is a microcosm of the disrupted lives. He is worried about his animals, which shows his connection to his former life. This simple story makes readers think about the far - reaching consequences of war on individuals, not just in terms of physical harm but also the destruction of their emotional and mental well - being.
What is the significance of the old man in 'Old Man at the Bridge' by Ernest Hemingway?
2 answers
2024-10-26 15:23
The old man in the story is a symbol of the vulnerable and displaced. He has lost his home and is separated from his animals. He is too tired to move on, representing the powerlessness of the common people in the face of war.
How is the theme of 'Old Man at the Bridge' presented in the story?
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2024-11-17 22:01
The description of the setting also helps present the theme. The bridge, which is a place of transition but also a place of danger in the context of war, reflects the uncertainty and chaos that war brings. The old man sitting there, not really knowing what to do, emphasizes the theme of the displacement and helplessness of people during war. Also, the lack of real hope in the old man's words and actions throughout the story further cements the theme of the hopelessness of war for the common folk.
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