The correct answer is - The story begins in the thick of the action.
This method is called <em>in medias res - </em>it means that the reader is immediately thrown into the action, no long introductions necessary. We are immediately told what's going on - that the Danes have a problem with the monster Grendel, and that they need Beowulf's help.
There is no lengthy introduction - we are just told that Beowulf is a great hero who can help Denmark. There is no invocation to the muse either, which is a common convention of epic poetry.
My children HAS long and dark hair.
The only thing I can find is that Jerome had taken a very similar trip along the Thames for his honeymoon in 1888, and his experiences provided him the subject material for the novel. I don't see, in my copy, an acknowledgement to any particular person.
I think the reader can infer that Sylvia is a little bit afraid of the hunters gun but is still drawn to even over her fear her womanly instincts take over. Hope this helps:)
Answer:
Be quiet.
Realize who you truly are, not who you want to be.
Find what you are good at (and not good at).
Find what you are passionate about.
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