Antigone as a character within Jean Anouilhâs modern re-creation of Sophoclesâs Greek classic, âAntigoneâ, is surrounded by ambiguity. Within Sophoclesâs version, Antigone is presented with clear, rational, and understandable motives for defying Creon and the oppressive state in which he struggles to uphold. However, unlike Sophocles, Anouilh teaches us nothing of Antigoneâs motivations and instead creates a depiction of an...
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'Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.' -Henry David Thoreau Henry David Thoreau, an American naturalist and renowned poet, said that, when we truly realize what we want, find it, and consciously live it, we find our truest life and are awake in our dreams. In the book Santiago also found his truest life. The dream played...
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The book, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, is a romantic novel of 1813 in which, Austen charts the emotional development of the heroine- Elizabeth Bennet. The book provides insight into the disastrous effects of having excessive pride and prejudice and distinguishes between being indispensable and secondary. This book contains several important characters, but some characters have the role of...
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A war can set back many things in life and can come out of nowhere and destroy everything you love. In 1979 a revolution had happened called âthe Islamic Revolutionâ. Changing many lives and setting back everyone from the life they once had. Marjane Satrapi is the main character of the book of Persepolis. Marjane was very young but she...
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Back in the 1960s, an African American woman by the name of Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus to a White male to bring awareness to racial equality. Although this was against the law at the time and caused one of the biggest political controversies known to date, Rosa Parks stood up for her own...
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Could you imagine being accused of committing a crime because of your culture? Global issues are problems that are known to affect people on a large scale globally. The issue of how cultural bias can impact the actions of a person is brought up in the play, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, and the podcast Serial, produced by Sarah Koenig....
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Mollie is a white mare at a farmhouse. She used to draw Mr. Jonesâs carriage. She is good-looking and loves being pampered. She holds a very high opinion of herself. She is practical, able to acknowledge facts and make the right decisions. Her habits are practical and unique. She is fond of wearing red ribbons in her hair. She is...
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A Perfect World: Would Cloverâs idea from George Orwellâs âAnimal Farmâ be Feasible or a Fiasco? Clover, from Orwellâs âAnimal Farm, originally believed that the reformed farm would be a perfect world. In her mind, all animals would work peacefully alongside each other to benefit them all. Soon after Napoleon became the sole leader on the farm, his ulterior motives...
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If we were to combine strong leadership with strong workers, what could we achieve? It has been proven time and time again, that we as a human race have the capacity to stand up against times of crisis. Whether it be famine, hunger, or natural disasters, time and time again have we seen humanity stand firm together in times of...
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Democracy gives one many rights, but when they are taken away; it creates a system where the only people prospering are the ones making the laws. Animal Farm is a symbolic novella by George Orwell. It is a story about the evolution of Communism in Russia, with each animal representing a different social class of that time period. Benjamin is...
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Human beings have a wide array of distinct behaviors. And with regards to their conduct, it is contingent on numerous aspects. Their behavior is a mix of superficial facts inclusive of age and health; mental and physical, and deep-level characteristics, for instance, beliefs, ethics, perspective, personality, upbringing, life experiences with family, friends, and in general people. Every minuscule element has...
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The reason or reasons for which Meursault accepts his death at the conclusion of 'The Stranger' are many and they are complex. To argue that he accepted his death for the truth suggests that he saw some benefit to the world by staying true to himself. As a textbook example of an existentialist, however, Meursault does not believe that any...
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In literature, there exist various representations of the hero protagonist, each with its own set of notable characteristics. In certain cases, the qualities that the hero protagonists display tend to deviate from those of the general hero archetype that is usually adhered to. Within the realm of dramatic tragedies, there exist protagonists classified as tragic heroes. In his â'Poetics'â, the...
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William Shakespeare's Tempest is loaded with relationships between the characters. When looking at these relationships, his tragic-comedy has much more depth and you realize how intricately woven his writing is. Dramatic techniques are used to show the power struggle on which some relationships are based. One relationship with a disparity between the power one possesses in comparison with another in...
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Have you ever wondered what makes people change how they can go from nice to mean, mean to nice? In âLord of the Fliesâ, William Golding is trying to teach us that people change when put under server circumstances like how in the book the boys are stranded on an island with no adults. While Piggy and Simon are not...
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Are all children born evil? In âLord of the Fliesâ by William Golding the main character, Jack, is an innocent young boy that slowly transforms into a complete savage. Throughout this novel, Jack and the other children get stranded on an unknown island. This slowly makes Jack a have progressive and obsessive desire for power and killing through the events...
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A serpent is known to be vexing, corrupt, and shady, much so like the devil. Evil comes in various forms, producing a pessimistic awareness of the world around you. Nathaniel Hawthorne, the author of âYoung Goodman Brownâ, uses imagery to highlight the ways in which evil establishes itself in oneâs life. In Hawthorneâs story, an audience can comprehend how quickly...
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âPygmalionâ is a famous play by the Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. In this essay, I want to talk about the personal development of the main character of the play â Eliza. Iâm going to draw the contrast between Eliza from Act 1 to Act 4, as I believe these 4 acts are the most feasible route toward giving you...
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Is it possible to love your child yet treat them vilely? Nearly 3.2 million children in the U.S. are receiving some kind of prevention and post-response services due to physical and or emotional abuse in households. In the book, The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls we see two different parenting styles between her father, Rex, and her mother, Rose Mary...
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Introduction Ray Bradbury's short story, "The Veldt," presents a captivating narrative that delves into the intricate psychology of its characters. Published in 1950, the story portrays a futuristic world where technology dominates human lives and examines the effects of this dependence on the family at the center of the narrative. This essay will delve into the literary aspects of "The...
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Throughout J. R. R. Tolkien's novel âThe Hobbitâ, Bilbo changes significantly as a protagonist which is quite evident in the novel. There are many strong references from the novel that clearly states how Bilbo Baggins used to live before undertaking his first quest with the 13 dwarves. In the start, before the adventure takes place, we see Bilbo as a...
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The novel âThe Longest Memoryâ written by Fred DâAguiar and Tom Wrightâs play âBlack Diggersâ explore the racist domination of our past societies. When faced with difficult circumstances, people can either make the easy choice: to ignore it and carry on, or to face the problem head on and put the safety and well-being of others first, despite jeopardizing their...
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American author, F. Scott Fitzgerald in his novel âThe Great Gatsbyâ incites glorified feelings that lead the reader to believe the character Daisy Buchanan is a kind of ideal perfection, although she does not possess nor deserve that position. He supports this claim by showing the audience both Gatsbyâs and Nickâs perceptions of Daisy. Fitzgeraldâs reasoning for this is to...
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It is karmaâs rule that what we put out in the universe comes back to us. We often meet some people who do not want to listen to others, they just do whatever they want to do. This makes karma realizes that it still exists. In this essay, I am going to write about a person who was beaten by...
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The most important lesson Marji from âPersepolisâ by Marjane Satrapi learns is heroism, which guides her in decision-making and her life. Marji adores family members that have shown heroism throughout their life and uses their inspiration to try to bring change. She often compares herself and her father to the heroic deeds of her other family members. Marji often lies...
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Aberjhani once said: âHearts rebuilt from hope resurrect dreams killed by hateâ. In âA Tale of Two Citiesâ, Charles Dickens negatively introduces specific characters and makes sure to highlight some of their flaws. Sydney Carton is a man of several distinct characteristics. He is the sloppily dressed, inebriated lawyer. He is the earnest young man confessing a hopeless love to...
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This paper is devoted to a critical analysis of the movie âSherlock Holmesâ and its main character. The movie was directed by Guy Ritchie in 2009. Robert Downey Jr. is the main character or as Sherlock Holmes, and David Jude Law as Dr. Watson. This movie was honored with numerous awards, such as the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor...
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In Albert Camusâ The Outsider the central protagonist, Meursault, could be seen as an icon of the absurd in that his refusal to take action in his life leads him to his death. I disagree. I contend that his refusal to act is an action in itself and that Meursaultâs acceptance of his fate, even his being able to find...
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Character development is a fundamental aspect of storytelling, shaping the way readers engage with narratives and connect with the fictional world. Characters serve as the heart and soul of any story, driving the plot and providing depth and relatability to the narrative. Through their growth, struggles, and transformations, well-developed characters offer profound insights into the human experience, inviting readers to...
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In âFencesâ written by August Wilson there are two brothers, Lyons is the oldest brother and came from a previous marriage by his dad Troy, and Cory is the younger brother and is the son of both Troy and Rose (Wilson Fences 2016). With Lyons and Cory having different mothers there are slight contrasts between them throughout the story (Wilson...
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