At the end of 'The Catcher in the Rye', Holden Caulfield is in a mental institution. It's an open - ended conclusion that leaves readers to wonder about Holden's future and whether he will be able to find his place in the world. It's a very thought - provoking ending.
In 'Jane Eyre', Jane returns to Mr. Rochester after he has been maimed in a fire. They marry and find happiness together. This ending shows the power of true love and forgiveness as Jane overlooks Rochester's past mistakes and they build a new life.
In 'Rosemary's Baby', the ending where Rosemary finally accepts her devil - child is both horrifying and thought - provoking. It shows her complete defeat and the triumph of the satanic forces in the story, which is a really disturbing way to end a horror story.
Sure. In '1984', Winston succumbs to the Party's brainwashing in the end. It's a very dark ending that shows the overwhelming power of a totalitarian regime.
Sure. In '1984', the last line is 'He loved Big Brother.' This is a very powerful and disturbing ending, showing how the totalitarian regime has completely broken Winston.
The opening line of 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald is 'In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since.' This line gives an impression of the narrator reflecting on the past and sets the stage for the story that is filled with memories, dreams, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
Sure. 'Call me Ishmael.' from Herman Melville's 'Moby - Dick'. This simple yet powerful line invites the reader into the story as if Ishmael is directly addressing them, and it starts the long and epic journey of the whaling adventure.
Sure. In 'Beauty and the Beast', an alternate ending could be that Belle decides to leave the Beast not because of his appearance, but because she realizes she has her own dreams and ambitions outside of the castle. She goes back to her village and starts a school for girls. The Beast, in turn, learns to be a better ruler on his own.
Sure. 'All children, except one, grow up.' is the first line from J.M. Barrie's 'Peter Pan'. It immediately sets a sense of mystery around the one child who doesn't grow up.
Sure. In 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, Catherine Earnshaw says, 'I am Heathcliff.' This simple yet powerful statement shows the deep connection and love between the two characters, as if they are two parts of one whole.
There's also 'The Rising of the Shield Hero'. Some parts of the ending seemed a bit of a mess, especially regarding certain character developments and the resolution of some of the overarching conflicts. It wasn't as clean - cut as some readers would have liked, with some plot elements feeling rather jumbled in the end.
In the classic novel 'Dracula', the title character is often simply referred to as 'The Count'. This simple yet evocative title gives an air of mystery and aristocracy. He is a powerful vampire who preys on the living, and the title helps to create an aura of fear and fascination around him.