The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe is a poem about unhappiness and loss. The narrator tries to get away from despair and human mortality, trying to pass away into a kind of forgetfulness. The poem shows many different stages of mood which is sorrowful throughout; her beautiful beloved has died. Loneliness and distance as well as beauty and death are the themes in the poem. The speaker is harking back to the sweetness of her beloved, and also her untimely...
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Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac is a well-known comedic love story behind the walls of humor and satire. It revolves around Cyrano de Bergerac’s failed pursuit of the love of a maiden named Roxanne because of his many personal flaws. Ironically, these are the exact flaws that prompt many to regard Cyrano as a tragic hero. Although he did not strictly follow the characteristics of the mainstream Greek example of heroes, Cyrano in Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac is defined as a...
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Love is a great passion. It is natural that man loves his native country. The same is the case with me, I love Pakistan for the fact that I was born into this aromatic soil and raised on its diversity. I`m a part of this soil, thus it calls me onto it. Pakistan has given me an identity, it`s who I am. It`s my homeland, I will always be known as Pakistani .it has given me everything I have. It`s...
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Essay on My Mother for Students Motherhood is a divine journey that encompasses unconditional love, selflessness, and the nurturing of life. A mother's role extends beyond biological ties, as it is characterized by emotional support, guidance, and an unwavering commitment to her children's well-being. The bond between a mother and her child is unparalleled, forming the foundation of a child's growth and development. Exploring the multifaceted aspects of motherhood unveils a profound understanding of the immeasurable impact mothers have on...
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When someone is in love, it is natural to behave out of the ordinary. More importantly, many factors lead them to think about things they usually wouldn’t do if they weren’t in love. A great example of this plays out in Shakespeare’s play, ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Initially, Romeo was depressed after getting rejected by another girl, but his perspective of love changed for the first time upon meeting Juliet. However, their relationship wasn't supposed to happen because they were from...
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In his article ‘How Walt Disney Ruined Our Lives’, which appeared in the Brandeis Magazine in 2013, Harvard-trained psychologist Robert Epstein talks about the impact of some of Walt Disney’s most famous films on the nature and dynamic of committed human relationships, specifically marriages. He mentions how these Disney movies, which are themselves based on ancient (and quite sinister) folktales collected by literary giants like Hans Christian Andersen and the Grimm brothers from their respective cultures, have contributed to the...
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Marriage is a social custom in which a man and a woman form a new family together. In today's world, there are two types of unions. Arranged marriage and love marriage are two types of unions. While this is true, arranged marriages have been widely practiced since the dawn of civilization, love marriage is becoming increasingly common today. However, because of mutual understanding, deep knowledge of the individual, and existing independenc, I would argue that a love marriage is superior...
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Shakespeare presents Romeo and Juliet’s love in the extract as pure, holy, and sacred. The idea of their love being holy is evident when Romeo says, “have not saints lips, and holy and palmers too?” which is part of an extended Christian metaphor. The particular use of the noun “saints” within the metaphor used by Shakespeare suggests that Romeo is comparing Juliet to the divine figure of a saint and therefore that she is heavenly which makes their love seem...
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In the play, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ the author William Shakespeare presents the relationship between the two youths as one that is destined from the start, but in contrast, their love is also ill-fated. Their relationship only lasts for three days all of which they are oblivious to what the future holds for their relationship until their demise. Within the play, it is evident that their relationship is predestined when in the prologue Romeo and Juliet are described to be a...
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Everyone has experienced love during their lifetime, whether they loved or were loved. It’s no surprise that billions of individuals say, “I love you”. So, what is love? One way to define love is a feeling for different people, including kids, work colleagues, husband, wife, and God. Nevertheless, each of these has a totally different type of love. Love is a powerful affectionate feeling that even affects how the individual acts. Love exists in various types, including intimate love, friendship...
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The concept is famous in Disney movies, scientists today still struggle with identifying it, and for the lucky ones, it is first experienced the moment they reach safe arms. This concept is known as ‘love’ and in William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, love is made notorious in the tragedy of the play’s plot. While the romance between Romeo and Juliet is undeniably significant to the storyline, various types of love play their role as well. Through these different forms of...
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Using three different types of passion, Shakespeare's ‘Romeo and Juliet’ describes love: the unrequited love between Romeo and Rosaline, the true and sincere love between Romeo and Juliet, and the pessimistic love between Mercutio and the Nurse. Using traditional notions of love specific to the era helps convey the message that it can take many forms. Since Romeo and Juliet are sincere, the play implies that true love is found beyond love. Romance changes their perspectives on love. The genuine...
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The main idea in ‘Spirited Away’ is love. According to the dictionary, love is an intense feeling of deep affection and great interest and pleasure in something. According to the Internet, Chihiro is the ten-year-old core protagonist of the Japanese animated film ‘Spirited Away’. Chihiro's relationship with the rest of the characters expressed the main idea. I think it is because of how much love she expressed that kept her in the spirit world. In the beginning, you realized this...
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Is the love that Gatsby feels driving his relentless pursuit of winning over Daisy? Are all of his schemes to ‘win’ over Daisy worth it? In Gatsby’s eyes Daisy represents the American Dream, wealth, power, fame, and beauty which is the reason why Gatsby is attracted to her. Although Gatsby's fantasies with Daisy never become a reality, his love for her can only be felt in the pursuit, not in 'having' her as his own. In ‘The Great Gatsby’, Fitzgerald...
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True love. Romantic or unflustered and usually portrayed in a sexist fictional story. Love. Problematic and hesitant and usually kept in the dark of most cases. “The course of true love will never run smooth”. Author and Director William Shakespeare foregrounded the ‘true love’ stigma in his play ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Telling a story of two young star-crossed lovers who are both doomed and unfortunate. Born to feuding families in the mediaeval Verona. Love obstacles being the key theme in...
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Mercutio curses both the Capulets and the Montagues with the phrase “a plague on both your houses”, as he realizes he is dying; this repeated curse foreshadows Romeo and Juliet's tragic fate. Mercutio's speech is composed in a prosaic form that is spontaneous and unpredictable in comparison to the rest of the play, which is poetic and deliberate. This style of writing could reflect Mercutio's mental chaos when he realizes he is dying, which is a drastic contrast to the...
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Love is a powerful emotion that does not always run smoothly, and twists may occur along the journey. Hence, one’s capacity to endure the downsides of love may vary at different rates. In the play, Romeo and Juliet, the lovers are heavily impacted by love through their experiences, shown by their cynical emotions. In William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, actions that prove love does not always run fluently are recognized through Romeo’s experience with unrequited love and Juliet’s agony. To...
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Christian fraternity is the equal love of all, a kind of close friendship. Christianity believes that everyone is created in the style of God. There is an image of God in the soul of the human being, so it is necessary to love everyone without distinction. “Love is as if you have already”. This is the command of Jesus. The love of the Lord Jesus Christ is not unconditional, but first loves the most miserable, the least lovely person. Christianity...
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Today pet owners have been spending billions of dollars on their pets rather than welfare. Buckhard Bilger argues that Americans spend too much money on their pets. I agree with Bilger argument. Pet owners could be using their money differently and animals have a sense of knowing they won’t live for too long meaning we shouldn't let them endure the extra pain they are going through. According to Bilger, “Americans now spend $19 billion a year on veterinary care for...
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Michael Jackson, the ‘King of Pop’, is an influencer and a legend in pop culture worldwide. His music, dance, and style has inspired people for decades and the loss of his life was one of the most talked about and mourned events for years. His dance moves are still being used in the dance world today and his music that goes with them still inspires dancers. His style was a trademark to his name and changed the fashion industry as...
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This subject taught me many things one is how to think deeper based on his works among all the works that we tackled only few and certain things remembered and gave me an idea of things, how can bravery take place as a woman, Filipino, youth and as a student. One certain thing struck me most and that is his work entitled ‘kundiman’ wherein he showed how love can conquer everything. He used the ‘kundiman’ type of love basically for...
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Love is a feeling everyone desires to have, but true love, in any case, it the one everyone hopes to possess and experience, it can define a person. Winston, the protagonist in George Orwell’s novel ‘1984’, didn’t know what love was, along with never believing he could ever experience love in the society he lived in. Winston always had a desire for love but didn’t know where and how to find it. Love, in general, is an ordinary feeling for...
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What do we really desire in life? Your emotions and especially love can push you to do good things in life but sadly, can also push you to make negative choices or even become obsessive. As was the case for Gatsby in this novel. In the book, ‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald, love and desire are big motivators for almost nearly every character, but especially for Gatsby. The good the bad and even the ugly can come out...
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Shakespeare depicts the love in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in many ways. Their love is portrayed by images of light and dark and juxtaposed against death. Romeo and Juliet's love is associated with sight and appearances; love at first sight. After all, the love of Romeo and Juliet is portrayed as of another world and heavenly. They are ‘star-crossed lovers’, with their destiny predetermined; they and other humans have no control instead the control lies with fate and God. We are...
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Who would you be today if you didn’t have your mum? The small things our mothers do for us may go unnoticed, but the impact these things have on your future are significant. From the day you are born, your mum is there to feed you, love you and clothe you. She is there to protect you, nourish you and care for you. Sometimes an individual’s biological mother may not be the person they call ‘mum’, but if there is...
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During the Renaissance the population began to make use of literature. This is because publications of classical texts began to be published throughout Europe. With the arrival of stoicism, emotions such as fear, envy or passionate love began to take shape in literary works. The genre that had the most acclaim was comedy. In contrast to tragedy, comedy deals with fewer socially elevated characters, the public is exposed to crisis of love, money and ownership. On the other hand, we...
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All of us have experienced love already. But on defining the term ‘love’ we have our own different perspective to discuss with. Love is something complicated, hard to explain and more complex to understand. It is something magical that could be the source of your happiness and could be also the source of your pain. So how can we really define what is love? And based on our experiences is there such thing as true love? We could say that...
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Emma Goldman: An Introduction to Her Life and Ideals Native Lithuanian Emma Goldman was born on June 27, 1869. She immigrated to the United States in 1885, where she worked in clothing factories. It was in that setting that she came in contact with anarchist beliefs. A fiery speaker, she was jailed for inciting riots and advocating birth control. Goldman spoke often and widely, not only on anarchism and social problems but also on the contemporary dramatic works of Henrik...
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People, especially for Filipinos, celebrate Christmas yearly. Most see it as an opportunity to take a break, while for many it is the season to be stuck in traffic. To some, it is a time to receive gifts and to a few, it means to delight in the real meaning of Christmas. But what is the real essence of Christmas and how do we fully acknowledge it? The matter of celebrating Christmas has been evolving, but what makes it more...
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Humans are social creatures that find solace within others, most display this by engaging themselves in relationships. Relationships are very abstract, no two relationships are the same, but there must be one important commonality: love. Love comes in many different shapes and sizes, but the ability to give oneself to another unconditionally is a clear form of what love should be. When love is not clear though, that’s when things take a much darker turn. Domestic Violence is a pressing...
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