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  1. Following are the main characters in the novel Two Gentlemen of Verona: A. J. Cronin (The narrator of the entire prose). Nicola (A 13-year-old boy). Jacopo (Younger brother of Nicola. He is 12-year-old. Lucia (Elder sister of Nicola and Jacopo. She is 20-year-old). Two Gentlemen of Verona Summary 12Read more

    Following are the main characters in the novel Two Gentlemen of Verona:

    1. A. J. Cronin (The narrator of the entire prose).
    2. Nicola (A 13-year-old boy).
    3. Jacopo (Younger brother of Nicola. He is 12-year-old.
    4. Lucia (Elder sister of Nicola and Jacopo. She is 20-year-old).

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  1. The theme of the story is about responsibility, hope, hardships, sincerity and staying satisfied. To the world, they are happy boys who are doing various jobs, earning a good amount of money and everything is well in their lives. But as we all have heard the proverb “All that glitters is not gold”,Read more

    The theme of the story is about responsibility, hope, hardships, sincerity and staying satisfied. To the world, they are happy boys who are doing various jobs, earning a good amount of money and everything is well in their lives.

    But as we all have heard the proverb “All that glitters is not gold”, which means that though they appeared to be happy, but deep inside they were facing the bitter reality of their lives, hardships, struggles and sacrificing their happiness to bring back normalcy in the life of their tuberculosis afflicted sister. They were orphans and homeless.

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  1. This story is a perfect example of “Where there is a will, there is a way”. We find the two little boys worked hard and lead a laborious life only for their left family member, Lucia. They sold wild strawberries, newspapers, acted as a tourist guides and even worked as shoe shine boys only to earn mRead more

    This story is a perfect example of “Where there is a will, there is a way”. We find the two little boys worked hard and lead a laborious life only for their left family member, Lucia. They sold wild strawberries, newspapers, acted as a tourist guides and even worked as shoe shine boys only to earn money so that they can pay for their sister’s treatment.

    They could have gained sympathy from the people around them, but they rejected the idea of begging and accepted the idea of working hard with perseverance. Even in the time of war and weapons where death and hatred were the only scene, these boys did not fail to pick up hope for the sake of his family. Instead of criticizing their fate ,they accepted their lives as a gift of God and rather than complaining about it, they kept their self respect as their top priority and worked hard.

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  1. The title of the story is highly justified, because both the brothers faced the adversities and hardships with full courage and determination all alone. Behind their torn clothes and soiled faces, they had a pure soul full of love and self sacrifice. They deserved to be called as "Gentlemen" as theyRead more

    The title of the story is highly justified, because both the brothers faced the adversities and hardships with full courage and determination all alone. Behind their torn clothes and soiled faces, they had a pure soul full of love and self sacrifice. They deserved to be called as “Gentlemen” as they were dignified, sincere and hard working.

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