Septimus knew that his life would never get any better than it was right now and just decided to end it on that high note. ... However, instead of being a war veteran plagued by the thoughts of battle, Richard is an AIDS patient who is coming to terms with his illness and the fact that his condition will only get worse from this point forward. ...

• Word Count: 1558
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Virginia moves into her study and notes that it is in here that she feels safe. Virginia goes on to note that she must retain her weight of nine and a half stone, then, she believes that Leonard can be persuaded to move back to London. ... She notes that if she retains her weight, then there is a higher chance of her and Leonard moving back to London, which is what she wants. ... One of the reasons for Virginia and her husband moving to Richmond was because she was ill and plagued by painful migraines. ... She notes that "because she is pregnant, she is allowed these lapses." ...

• Word Count: 3710
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School