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See all condition definitions - opens in a new window or tab The book closes on an ambiguous note, with Cassandra reminding herself that Simon has promised to return and closing her journal for good by reasserting her love for him. Also Cassandra mentions having read What Maisie Knew , thinking it to be a children's book. Simon compares Cassandra to Portia, a character in Shakespeare 's The Merchant of Venice when he quotes the line, "Oh, wise, young judge.
Biblical episodes, mainly Jacob's Ladder and Jacob Wrestling , are apparently referred to in Mr Mortmain's successful novel Jacob Wrestling , though the content of that novel is never clearly represented to the reader.
Cassandra calls it "a mixture of fiction, philosophy and poetry". When he starts to try to write a new book Mr Mortmain considers the theme of Noah's Ark , but finally decides not to use a biblical theme again. Also cited are the " Sleeping Beauty " and " Hansel and Gretel ". Stephen plagiarises from numerous poets in an attempt to impress Cassandra, including Algernon Charles Swinburne , then tries to imitate Robert Herrick in his first attempts at original verse.
John Keats , G. Chesterton , Thomas Nashe and Percy Shelley are also quoted.
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Cassandra also mentions Chaucer and William Langland and the round Sumer is icumen in when, during an impromptu luncheon in the village with Simon, Neil and Rose, school children begin singing it. At a dinner party guests describe each other in terms of famous artists. Simon introduces Cassandra to the works of Claude Debussy: She also listens to J.
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Bach 's " Sheep May Safely Graze " which she later searches for amongst the Vicar's collection of records. Simon and Cassandra dance to the song "Lover" before he kisses her. The song then takes on a special significance for her, and she hears it again when Neil and Rose are dancing together in London.
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For the film based on the novel, see I Capture the Castle film. I Capture the Castle. Dispatched from the UK in 1 business day When will my order arrive? Home Contact Us Help Free delivery worldwide. I Capture the Castle. Description 'I write this sitting in the kitchen sink Cassandra's father was once a famous writer, but now he mainly reads detective novels while his family slide into genteel poverty.
Her sister Rose is bored and beautiful, and desperate to marry riches. Their step-mother Topaz has habit of striding through the countryside wearing only her wellington boots. But all their lives will be soon be transformed by the arrival of new neighbours from America, and Cassandra finds herself falling in love Get to know Dodie Smith, and be inspired to keep your own diary!