Explanation:
this story is about it's better late than never
Once in a year his sons and daughter would come to pay a visit to him but for the rest of the year his only source of communication was the letters. sometimes he would go to the post master of the village to read the letters for him because he did not know to read and write. The postmaster always used to help the old man reading and writing the letters for him. You may also read: God help those who help themselves
But unfortunately that post master died and a young postmaster got appointed. That young postmaster was a rude person who did not want to help the man. Slowly his way of communication with his children got cut off. He use to remain very upset.
One day the head master of the village school came to him and asked about his disappointment. The old man told him that because of his being illiterate he is facing trouble to get in touch with his children. He described how he never went to school because of his commitments towards his family. After listening to the his problem, the head master gave him a solution that instead of asking help from others he should once again start going to school and read and write.
The old man said everybody would laugh at him at this age studying. The headmaster told is better late than never. So following his advice the man joined the night school and started reading and writing. within few months he started writing letters to his children and getting their answers too. By then he did not have to go to anyone to read the letter. That day he was clear on the proverb that better late than never.
Better late than never meaning of the proverb- It is better to do something or arrive after the expected time than not do it or arrive at all.
Answer:
His own name along with his father's.
Explanation:
Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Ernest" follows the comical romance of Jack "Ernest" Worthing and Algernon. The story deals with themes of class, society, belonging, morality, marriage, love, etc.
After Jack had proposed to Gwendolen, and Algernon had also proposed to Cecily, the two men were embroiled in a 'fight' to get the name "Ernest" as this was the name they had given to their respective fiancées. After they had gone over and rediscovered that they were actually long-lost, misplaced brothers, they decided to find out their father's Christian name.
Referring to the Army List, Jack discovered that their father's name was the same as his own- "Ernest".
Thus, the correct answer is the third option.
Shrill because the noun of it is a shrill sound or cry
Answer:
<em>The Inferno </em>by Dante Alighieri is the first book in the extravagant trilogy of <em>The Divine Comedy. </em>This renowned and thrilling series shares Dante's extraordinary and creative imaginations through a poetic perspective. <em>The Inferno</em> begins Dante's death-defying journey as he strolls through the woods, overwhelmed with darkness when he finds a mountain that he could climb, in order to escape the clutches of this unceasing darkness. Discovering that his path is blocked by a she-wolf, a lion, and a leopard, he is forced to retreat back to the woods and meets the spirit of Virgil, a poet that was sent by Dante's deceased lover, Beatrice, to escort Dante to the peak of the mountain. Yet, Virgil explains that the only way to reach their destination, is to enter and endure the fiery pits of Hell and reach the gates of Heaven, where Beatrice awaits. This novel is exquisitely and artistically written, touching upon a plethora of subjects including judgement, remission, Greek mythology, and accompanied with spine-chilling moments that may leave you at the edge of your seat. It will definitely change the way you perceive life and guide you to realize that your harmful intentions can cause consequences.
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