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Mark Anthony’s Speech in Simple Laguage
Speech
Friends, Romans, countrymen, give me your attention. I have come here to bury Caesar, not to praise him. The evil that men do is remembered after their deaths, but the good is often buried with them. It might as well be the same with Caesar. The noble Brutus told you that Caesar was ambitious. If…
Explore the theme of Heroism in Heroes by Robert Cormier Character Analysis
Hero
How is the theme of heroism presented throughout the novel ‘Heroes’? The theme of heroism is discussed throughout the novel, ‘Heroes’, though at times it is more obvious than others; two main types of hero are presented through the characters, a war hero and an inspirational hero. Cormier set the novel during World War two…
Clytemnestra and Lysistrata Analysis
Agamemnon
Lysistrata
Introduction Classical scholars generally believed that Athens at the turn of the 5th century achieved one of the greatest zeniths of Western culture. But, on the other hand, the status of women was at its very low. Women were considered, as legal minors and their participation in political activities and intellectual life, especially in arts…
How Tennessee Williams Impacted Literature
Tennessee williams
Have you ever wondered if there would be another writer as influential as Shakespeare? Some may say it is a poet or novelist, but others, such as author John Lahr, say its Tennessee Williams. Lahr claims that Williams is influential and expresses talent in his works and that he is, “The world’s greatest talent since…
”The Happy Prince” by Oscar Wilde Sample
Oscar Wilde
The narrative “The Happy Prince” has at least three subjects. The first subject of the narrative is that outward beauty is nil. It is merely a show. The existent beauties are love and forfeits. The 2nd subject is that love and forfeit are two salvaging forces. The 3rd subject is that there is great spread…
Ambush by Tim O’ Brien Short Story
Feeling
Memory
Mind
Narration
War
Contradiction in the mind, we struggle between decisions. Whether it is correct or not, it leaves an indelible memory. In Tim O’Brien’s confessional writing, Ambush, he creates a flashback and recalls his memory in Vietnam. With detail descriptions, Tim O’Brien expresses his guilt towards killing an innocent young man. Furthermore, reinforcing his opposition against war…
The True Story of Hansel and Gretel Short Summary
Fairy Tale
Transposing from the fairy tale into a parable of a holocaust, “The True Story of Hansel and Gretel” is a brainwork of Louise Murphy who traversed into the lives of Jews at the onslaught of the world war to give heartrending account of their struggle for survival. Originally, “Hansel and Gretel” was a fairy tale…
Feminism and the Women in Robert E. Howard’s Fiction
Feminism
Fiction
Robert E. Howard
Women
Many Howard fans consider his heroines such as Dark Agnes, Belit, Valeria and Red Sonya, with their swords and pistols, to be the only strong women in his fiction. But skill with weapons is not the only way for women to control the decisions and issues that shape their lives. Howard also created women with…
Rhythm, Melody and Harmony in Jazz and Poetry
Jazz
Poetry
There are various genres of music worldwide, each distinguished by unique characteristics. Among these is Jazz, a genre created primarily by black Americans in the early 20th century. Jazz combines elements of American and African tribal music. Jazz stands out from all other genres of music due to its numerous distinct characteristics. Three main distinctions…
Readers Response of ‘Scarlet Letter’
Scarlet Letter
Despite the decline in personal and societal morality over the past century, it is clear that every civilization still maintains a universal standard of ethics today. Similarly, communities continue to impose consequences on individuals who do not meet those principles. The severity of the punishment depends on the offender, the offense, and the society itself….