by Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian | A devoted wife, loving mother, prudent woman, and noble queen, Penelope portrays greatness as much as her heroic husband Odysseus...

by Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian | As his name implies, Mr. Knightley epitomizes the gentleman, a man whose manners, conduct, and treatment of all human beings reflects honor, courtesy, chivalry, and thoughtfulness.

by Dr Mitchell Kalpakagian | Mr. Rat from the 'Wind in the Willows' is the happiest person, the best of friends, the most hospitable of hosts, and a wise man.

by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian | In Dickens’ David Copperfield, an autobiographical novel narrated by David based on many events in Dickens’ own life...

by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian | Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 'A Wonder Book' portrays this elderly couple as the essence of hospitality in a story entitled “The Miraculous Pitcher.”

by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian | A mother of four daughters raising a family in nineteenth century America in the background of the Civil War, Mrs. March educates her children in manners and morals...

by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian | In The Tempest, Prospero plays the part of father to his daughter Miranda, ruler of the island he governs with justice and mercy...

by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian | In Hans Anderson’s 'Fairy Tales,' the little mermaid, youngest of six, makes a crucial life decision that none of her older sisters make.