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"Nostromo is the story of a sailor named Nostromo, who left his own country, Italy, for a Latin American country, Costaguan by name, where he becomes respected by people there. From start to finish, Nostromo is so much concerned about his own reputation. All that he cares for is what other people say about him. He feels happy when people call him "man of the people."
Once, Nostromo is asked by Mr. Charles Gould, the richest businessman and the owner of the San Tome Silver Mine in Costaguana, to tuck the silver ingots of the San Tome Silver Mine owned by the Goulds away in a safe place away from the grips of the Monterists, the anarchists who try to rob it. Nostromo agrees, wishing that this mission will add so much to his reputation.
In time, Nostromo keeps the treasure for himself, telling the Costaguaneroes that it has sunk in the sea. In so doing, he commits several acts sof betrayal: he betrays the Goulds who entrusted him with their treasure; he betrays the Costaguaneroes who have put their trust in him; and he betrays himself and his own ideals of becoming a hero helping those needing his help.
Eventually, Nostromo is shot dead by someone named Old Viola. "
Sayed Youssef, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Tone of book?
- depressed
Time/era of story
- 19th century
Crime & Police story
Yes
Story of
- criminal becomes sensitive
- searching for $$$/treasure
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- trader
Age:
- 20's-30's
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Italian
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- trader
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Physique
- very athletic
Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings?
- 5 (an average amount)
Mountains/Cliffs
Yes
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- very explicit references to deaths and torture
Amount of dialog
- significantly more descript than dialog
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