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A Tale of Two Cities
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King Lear
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Twelfth Night
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Sentimental Education
Gustave Flaubert
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Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Part One, Chapteres 1 and 2
Part One, Chapters 3 and 4
Part One, Chapters 5 and 6
Part Two, Chapters 1 and 2
Part Two, Chapters 3 and 4
Part Two, Chapters 5 and 6
Part Three, Chapters 1 and 2
Part Three, Chapters 3 and 4
Part Three, Chapters 5–7
Characters
Character List
Frédéric Moreau
Madame Arnoux
Charles Deslauriers
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Part One, Chapteres 1 and 2
Part One, Chapters 3 and 4
Part One, Chapters 5 and 6
Part Two, Chapters 1 and 2
Part Two, Chapters 3 and 4
Part Two, Chapters 5 and 6
Part Three, Chapters 1 and 2
Part Three, Chapters 3 and 4
Part Three, Chapters 5-7
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How to Write Literary Analysis
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Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
Throughout the novel, Frédéric loses interest in the things that he desires as soon as ___.
They become difficult
He sees something better
He wins them
Someone else wants them
2
of 5
When Frédéric has the chance to reflect on his past choices and their outcomes, what does he blame his failures on?
Poor money management
His unrealistic self-confidence
The scheming of his enemies
Fate and chance
3
of 5
What role does Madame Arnoux ultimately play in Frédéric's life?
Mother
Confidant
Mistress
Rival
4
of 5
What is Madame Arnoux's gravest error in her relationship with Frédéric?
Underestimating him
Leading him along
Rejecting him
Offering herself to him
5
of 5
What does Deslauriers need to do before he is able to rebuild a genuine friendship with Frédéric?
Repay his outstanding debts
Achieve his own success
Apologize for his rudeness
Give up drinking
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