'To be, or not to be?' To die, or to suffer eternally? That is the question the two protagonists are faced with, all in order to build resilience. Both protagonists possess the ability to rebel against and challenge their fate to prove their credo, but only one turns into a resilient hero. By comparing the lives of both Oedipus and...
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Did u ever read a classic book or seen a classic movie/television, well, the Great Gatsby is a classic book written by one of the greatest writers in American literature F. Scott Fitzgerald. This classic was written almost one hundred years ago, and people still classify this book as The Great American Novel. The Great Gatsby is the ultimate rags-to-riches...
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Tragedies are unfortunate events that occur on a daily basis, no matter if they were done on purpose or intentionally. Some things occur for a reason while others cause extreme chaos and distraught. The play Hamlet is based on many tragedies that occur due to one personâs selfish actions. The Elizabethan chain of being is corrupted and horrible things are...
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The play Macbeth takes place in Scotland during a time of turmoil and battle, in the tragedy Macbeth and his wife Lady Macbeth commit regicide to become King and Queen. This theme of ambition thrives in the play and is the main catalyst for the entire tragedy. Lady Macbeth is a significant character in Macbeth as she is one of...
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William Shakespeare wrote many plays, and of those plays, many were tragedies or comedies. One of Shakespeareâs tragic plays is called âMacbethâ in which a nobleman of Scotland receives a prediction from witches that he will be King. The king who was in charge during the time he received the prophecy is King Duncan. Macbeth gets ambitious about becoming the...
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Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragic play written around 1603 by way of William Shakespeare, which addresses the encounters of Othello, the protagonist. Othello is a Venetian army commonplace who falls prey to Iagoâs devious schemes, which are precipitated by means of jealousy, deceit, and quest for power (Hundley 4). Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragic...
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Destined to be or not to Be Learnt Shakespeareâs famous tragedy âRomeo And Julietâ offers a timeless value that demonstrates his reflection on human nature and behavior, writes JENNY SU. Imagine not being able to express yourself through the 1700 words Shakespeare invented. The English language has developed throughout time, evolving many centuries impacted greatly by key events and figures...
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Told by protagonist Montressor, a dance of long-sought revenge includes a finale as revenge finds its foothold at periods of the ill fate of his antagonist Fortunato. Edgar Allen Poe's work, The Cask of sherry, is perhaps a tale rife with satisfaction, greed, and demise; via symbolization, the writer exhibits the themes at some stage in this story. Body: Besides...
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âEvolutionâ is a word that means the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form. When someone âevolves,â you can no longer go back to the person you once were, resulting in you diving deeper into your personal growth. In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, John Proctor is portrayed as the male protagonist. He is...
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The glass menagerie is a critically acclaimed memory play written by Tenessee Williams. The story is heavily influenced by Williamsâ own personal life and follows the story of a young man named Tom, his mother, and his sister in their home in Wingfield apartment in Saint Louis. The play is set in the 1930s, in what is dubbed as the...
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Pablo Nerudaâs âOde to enchanted lightâ is a poem that utilizes alliteration, word choices, and metaphors to explain the vast possibilities that come with change. While Mary Oliverâs âSleeping in the forestâ is a poem that explains the sounds and visions of the beautiful land (with figurative language as well). Nerudaâs poem is an ode (a poem that deals with...
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The Epic of Gilgamesh is recited through the literacy mechanisms of poems that survived from Sumerian Literature, as further enlightening how ancient times contended and how ancient people lived reflected on moments that revolved around key components: death, life, and what is life beyond death, relying on how someone conjured these stages of life, whiles evolving as an individual in...
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Although it is widely alleged that destiny is by choice, there are a vast number of people who believed that it is by fate. Those who believed it is by choice follow the directions and guidance of their elders. For example, they will try to hold on to the values that their parents instilled in them and use them to...
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In this bittersweet memoir, journalist Jeannette Walls tells her story in an emotional and humorous tone to depict the life of her rather dysfunctional family. She recounts the memories of going on adventures (âskedaddlesâ they call it), bouncing from one neighborhood to another with her family. Jeannette details her life from childhood to adulthood, and focuses on the unconventional upbringing...
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Both hope and fear with an interconnected relationship they have being that Hope creates space in the mind while Fear restricts it. Fear is a deep, primal emotion that is integral to our survival in times of danger. On the other hand, hope has the capacity to allow great feats to be accomplished. An individual's interactions with emotions that are...
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There is a spiritual awakening in each of these stories waiting to be heard. Personally, assuming there's an underlying message in each of these tales that fate has the ultimate say in human existence and that we cannot really do much about it. Once we know that our time is coming, we generally look at things in different ways, including...
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Even when he bargains for his soul with the promise of Hell, Faustus is repeatedly filled with hesitation, which vividly symbolizes the verbal struggle between good and evil angels. Her body seems to rebel against her choices - her blood clots, for example, prevent her from signing the agreement and a warning appears written on her arm telling her to...
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Being considered the cradle of civilization, Mesopotamia has always been an interest for many historians due to it being the focal point for many historical figures and advancements. Written language, in the form of ancient cuneiform, was first developed in Mesopotamia and was used by scribes to write on tablets for various things such as transactions and even stories that...
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The Epic of Gilgamesh invitations us to think about the relationship between the way of life and nature. In this essay, I`ll discuss strategies in which Enkidu moves from animal to human. What precisely he loses, and what did he good points? I`ll be speakme about his journey as a human and what it tells us about existence in a...
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'Beowulf' is an antiquated epic ballad wherein the incredible legend battles against beasts and monsters to serve individuals. Conclusiveness and boldness, which are innate in the hero, leave no uncertainty. From the start, the epic picture of Beowulf as an unbelievable warrior can appear to be amazingly chivalrous, went for legitimately helping individuals without good and passionate attributes. All things...
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How do you think Gilgamesh is a changed man or king by the end of the epic? What experiences does he have and what life lessons does he learn that bring about this change? Gilgamesh experiences and learns a lot throughout the epic. However, I believe the most valuable experience and life lesson he has is due to his arrogance...
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Everyone loves a happy ending, and it can be argued that the average reader or viewer of work expects everything to work out fine by the end of a story. When an author of a work of literature chooses to leave the reader with an unhappy ending, it leaves an immense impact on the unexpecting reader. For instance, after a...
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Antigone by Sophocles Antigone is convinced that she will be obeying the law of the gods by burying her brother, Polyneices, in honor, although against the command of King Creon. Antigone decides to disobey the Kingâs decree of leaving her brotherâs body to rot, after he is killed by his own brother, Eteocles. Antigone argues that doing so would be...
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Throughout the development of civilization, humans have learned that effective leadership is the key to its success. An effective leader means to complete goals efficiently and in a practical manner, resulting in a better future for their followers. William Shakespeareâs play, âJulius Caesarâ, showcases leadership and all of its elements in their most undisguised form: the playâs namesake Julius Caesar,...
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What does the short story âCat Person' (Roupenian, 2017) tell us about dating and hook-up culture from a sociological perspective? To start with, the story âCat Personâ, tells us about a 20-year-old woman Margot who meets a 34-year-old man, Robert, at the Artsy movie theater where Margot works at the concession stand. After some flirts and friendly banter, Robert gets...
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Sophoclesâ The Three Theban Plays explores the faults in oneâs character that triggers irrational and unlawful behavior. A specific fault seems to recur throughout the plays and pushes characters to commit the greatest crimes. To find this fault, it is vital to retrace the motivation of each characterâs actions. The root of all their actions is pride. Oedipus, Antigone, and...
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Thesis Statement Norman R. Yetman in Voices from Slavery: 100 Authentic Slave Narratives says âthe view that slavery could be best described by those who had themselves experienced itâ. As per his statement slave experience has found expression in a voluminous number during the 19th century. Over 6,000 commentaries, autobiographies, narratives, and interviews with those who had endured have been...
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12 Years is a memoir that was published in 1853 and coauthored by Solomon Northup and David Wilson who intended to record Solomon's experiences between 1841 and 1853 as a Slave in the Southern States of America. Solomon's father was released from slavery when his master died, this enabled Solomon to live in freedom as a farmer and a violinist...
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Slavery in America around the 1850s was about half free states and half slave states. Even free african americans were treated differently and relationships varied since there is still racism present whether slavery was allowed or not. Relationships definitely varied and were affected by slavery. Before the Reconstruction which took place after the Civil War, many slaves began to acquire...
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The motion picture opens with a gathering of slaves accepting directions on cutting sugar sticks. A man sits lazily on a wagon of pure sugar cane stick root, watching the men work. The scene moves to a gathering of shacks. The slaves are eating. Solomon Northup sees the dull juice of blackberries and it gives him an idea to make...
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