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Canterville Ghost for New Pathways

February 25, 2018
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This is an adaptation of The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde. Please be warned that this is not a true adaptation. The original story has been brutally modified by the writer. If you are looking for the Original study guide, go to The Canterville Ghost – Oscar Wilde. Scene 1 – Buying the Castle Why […]

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Three Men in a Boat Chapter 7 – Jim and Harris

February 20, 2018
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Summary Bit/Bits Moulsey Lock – Now known as Molesey Lock Fact Molesey Lock is a lock on the River Thames in England at East Molesey, Surrey. It is located close to Hampton Court Palace in southwest London. Story It took Jerome and Harris some time to pass through the Moulsey Lock because the lock opens when there are […]

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Three Men in a Boat Chapter 5 – Get Ready!

February 20, 2018
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Getting up late Mrs. Poppets woke Jerome up and Jerome woke Harris up. Jerome asked Harris why didn’t wake him up and Harris asked him how he could wake Jerome up without him waking him! George slept with loud snoring. Waking George up Jerome didn’t like when people slept while he was awake. (Jealousy) It seemed to […]

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Three Men in a Boat Chapter 6 – Starting from Kingston

February 20, 2018
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In this chapter Jerome and Harris begin their journey from Kingston. Jerome remembers the history of Kingston that was visited by Julius Caesar and Queen Elizabeth. Thinking about the old beauty of the town, Jerome feels that we admire things that are old. Journey Begins from Kingston It was not yet noon when Jerome and […]

The Canterville Ghost

The Canterville Ghost – Oscar Wilde – 6

February 19, 2018
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The Otis family found out that Virginia was in danger. The young Duke of Chechire – Cecil – went out for Virginia but returned without her. They made inquiries at the railway station. Mr. Otis was of the opinion that Virginia was kidnapped by gypsies. Later the gypsies were caught but it was found that they were not involved […]

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Canterville Ghost – Oscar Wilde – 7

February 19, 2018
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Four days after these curious incidents, a funeral started from Canterville Chase at about eleven o’clock at night. The hearse was drawn by eight black horses, each of which carried on its head a great tuft of nodding ostrich-plumes, and the leaden coffin was covered by a rich purple pall, on which was embroidered in […]

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Three Men in a Boat Chapter 4 – Packing

February 18, 2018
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Summary Bit/Bits The three now began to make a list of what they should eat on the way. A frying pan to prepare food. A teapot A kettle Eggs Bacon Cold meat Tea Bread and butter and jam Biscuits, cold meat, bread and butter, and jam (for lunch) A methylated spirit stove. (Stove fueled with methyl gas) No Oil […]

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Three Men in a Boat Chapter 3 – What to Carry?

February 18, 2018
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The next big question to settle was what the three men should carry for the journey. Harris got ready to solve the question so he asked Jim to bring him a paper and pencil and George to get a list of grocery. Harris’ ‘giving orders’ sounded a little out of the place. Why couldn’t he bring the […]

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Three Men in a Boat Chapter 1

February 18, 2018
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The need for a Holiday It is the story of a boat journey undertaken by three men – George, Harris and Jim, the author along with their dog, Montmorency. The journey took place in the river Thames, England. George, Harris and Jim (the narrator) lived in London. Due to their boring life, they are thinking of […]

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Three Men in a Boat 2

February 18, 2018
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The second question was to settle was stay. Where to stay? Out or in the boat? This was not a very easy question to answer. In the first place, camping out was not very pleasant because you need to pitch a tent and the tent will be in water. Finally they decided to stay in […]

Canterville Ghost for New Pathways

Three Men in a Boat Chapter 7 – Jim and Harris

Three Men in a Boat Chapter 5 – Get Ready!

Three Men in a Boat Chapter 6 – Starting from Kingston

The Canterville Ghost – Oscar Wilde – 6

Canterville Ghost – Oscar Wilde – 7

Three Men in a Boat Chapter 4 – Packing

Three Men in a Boat Chapter 3 – What to Carry?

Three Men in a Boat Chapter 1

Three Men in a Boat 2

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