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As You Like It
Pride and Prejudice
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Handmaid's Tale
The Odyssey
No Fear Shakespeare
Literature
Other Subjects
Teacher
Blog
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On the Beach
Nevil Shute
Study Guide
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Characters
Character List
Dwight Towers
Moira Davidson
Peter Holmes
Mary Holmes
John Osborne
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
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Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
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Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Glossary of Literary Terms
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Further Study
Character List Quiz
1
of 5
Dwight can be described as ___.
Practical
Disloyal
Reckless
Caring
2
of 5
What does Moira bring to Dwight's life?
Fear
Depression
Seriousness
Excitement
3
of 5
How would most readers describe Peter?
Strange
Relatable
Extraordinary
Heroic
4
of 5
What does John do that most cannot?
Find a way to escape death
Move to America
Face the reality of his death and fulfills his dreams
Put an end to nuclear war
5
of 5
Which characters has a main goal of finishing vintage wine?
Moira
Ralph Swan
Douglas Froude
Mr. Davidson
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