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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 need. Strong leaders make for strong people. But what happens when leadership turns corrupt? What damage is done to society...
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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 a donkey on the Manor Farm, which was later known as the Animal Farm. He is one of the oldest...
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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 a compact and altogether dominates a person's behavior. Even so what as a whole, determines or influences the actions of...
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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 of his actions, regardless of the moral foundations they are based upon, will have any real effect on the world....
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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 ​'Poetics'​, the well-renowned Greek philosopher Aristotle first gave rise to the notion of a protagonist within dramas as being a tragic hero....
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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 Shakespeare's ‘The Tempest 'is between Prospero and his brother, Antonio. Throughout “The Tempest,” the relationship between the two brothers consists...
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Have you ever wondered what makes people change how they can go from nice to mean, mean to nice? In ‘Lord of the Flies’, 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 major characters in the book, they reveal very important information to us about Ralph; they show us that Ralph is...
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Are all children born evil? In ‘Lord of the Flies’ 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 of the novel we get to know Jack’s character traits. In addition, Golding uses Jack’s thoughts, actions, and speech to...
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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 ‘Young Goodman Brown’, uses imagery to highlight the ways in which evil establishes itself in one’s life. In Hawthorne’s story, an audience can comprehend how quickly one can modify how they see things. The impact that the devil has on the characters and setting in this...
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‘Pygmalion’ 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 – Eliza. I’m 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 an insight into how I believe Eliza developed. “He’s no right to take away my character. My character is the...
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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 where they both represent some kind of vile parenting style toward their four children. Rose Mary Walls, mother of Jeanette...
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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 Veldt" and analyze the complex characters of George and Lydia Hadley, as well as their children, Peter and Wendy. Through...
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Throughout J. R. R. Tolkien's novel ‘The Hobbit’, 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 little hobbit who lived quite comfortably in his hobbit hole. Bilbo was a typical hobbit who will not usually take...
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The novel ‘The Longest Memory’ written by Fred D’Aguiar and Tom Wright’s play ‘Black Diggers’ 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 own. In the oppressive and unjust worlds displayed in the respective texts, it takes a lot of courage and bravery...
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American author, F. Scott Fitzgerald in his novel ‘The Great Gatsby’ 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 Gatsby’s and Nick’s perceptions of Daisy. Fitzgerald’s reasoning for this is to charm the audience to Daisy in order to build hope for her and Gatsby’s relationship. He provokes a curious mindset...
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It is karma’s 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 karma, because of his bad deeds. Creon was a King of Thebes. His wife’s name was Eurydice and he was...
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The most important lesson Marji from ‘Persepolis’ 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 to her friends about her father being a hero, demonstrating her childish passion for a hero in her family. When...
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Aberjhani once said: “Hearts rebuilt from hope resurrect dreams killed by hate”. In ‘A Tale of Two Cities’, 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 a golden-haired girl. He is the prisoner, voluntarily approaching Madame la Guillotine, his head held high. Carton is one of...
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This paper is devoted to a critical analysis of the movie ‘Sherlock Holmes’ 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 in a Musical or Comedy, the Empire Awards for the Best Thriller Movie and nominated for two Academy Awards. The...
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In Albert Camus’ 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 Meursault’s acceptance of his fate, even his being able to find some pleasure in his incarceration, shows an awareness of his actions and his willingness to take responsibility for them. Therefore,...
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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 reflect on their lives and perspectives. By creating dynamic and multi-dimensional characters, authors breathe life into their stories. These characters...
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In “Fences” 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 Fences 2016). We will compare and contrast the similarities and differences between Lyons and Cory, these similarities and differences come...
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Some people say that it is easier to forgive an enemy than a friend because of the pain you receive when a friend hurts you When a friend betrays you and the friendship you hold, the wound is cut deeper than the one an enemy makes. But what exactly is betrayal? Betrayal is simply the breaking of trust or connection between two or more people who had once shared. The theme of betrayal is shown many times in William Shakespeare’s,...
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Throughout history, literature and the way people interpret literature has changed dramatically. Different genres of plays including romance, action, and even heartbreaking tragedies that touch the reader’s heart have been shared for thousands of years. One of the most popular genres would be tragedies. A tragedy, as described by Aristotle, is a story that follows a protagonist who, over time, causes his own downfall because of his tragic flaws. However, times have changed and the way that critics interpret tragic...
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The Invisible Enemy Some people believe their destiny is predetermined, created long before they were born. They believe prophecies are messages from above that an individual chooses to follow or not. Destiny is a term for the development of a course of events beyond a person’s control. Prophecies act as guidance for them to mostly make an attempt to change their destiny which in some unusual cases they try to find its completion (though in these situations the prophecy is...
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The personality of Judy at the beginning is identified in the Zootopia script as a cowardly animal, especially to the predator. It is described when Judy and her friends doing a show in Bunyburrow, it’s called Carrot Days Talent Show. “A Bunny nervously walks through the dark, foreboding forest, frightened by every shadow and moving leaf. The timpani crescendos. A Jaguar leaps out of the shadows, and attacks the bunny”. [SCENE 1 – Carrot Days Talent Show]. Judy conveys that...
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Oedipus submits the deplorable demonstration of slaughtering his dad and wedding his mom. The sad occasions that follow appear to be well-suited discipline for this transgression. In any case, in Sophocles' Oedipus the King, Oedipus is simply 'an offspring of Fortune' (Sophocles, 1080), not liable for his wrongdoings since his destiny was resolved before birth. In endeavoring to dodge his destiny, Oedipus perpetrates his violations unconsciously. He comprehends the grievous idea of the violations told in the prescience so he...
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Iron man a blockbuster series released in 2008 was a big risk taken by Marvel to release a movie based on an artificial intelligence suit controlled by an eccentric millionaire and the much bigger risk taken by Marvel was the casting of Robert Downey Jr. for the role of iron man. Robert Downey Jr. was not even recognized much during that time and he was even going through a rough phase in his life. Marvel auditioned different actors but Robert...
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Through the encounters of the rule character, King Gilgamesh, the 'Epic of Gilgamesh' recommends that demonstrations of individual significance and self-centeredness are not the way to a satisfying life and heritage. The Epic of Gilgamesh is based on friendship and moreover is the tale of gods, beasts, and men. The heritage of the story Gilgamesh was turned into various components that had been discussed throughout the story. Throughout the Story in the Epic, it is the childishness depicted by King...
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Apart from the overarching theme of marriage deals, social status, and interpersonal relationships, Austen interweaves characters and community into liminality and personal growth journeys. Consequently, this personal self-reflection and rectification will result in the heroines instilling social change. Austen places the Dashwood sisters in a position where their personal growth is urgent, setting them amidst a social world that is starkly different from their previous one. Marianne is the more innocent and lively of the sisters while Elinor adopts a...
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