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Pride of Doctor Faustus
Doctor Faustus
Seven deadly sins
These six things the Lord hates, indeed, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look [the spirit that makes one overestimate himself and underestimate others], a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that manufactures wicked thoughts and plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who…
Shrek and the Code of Shivalry
Fantasy
Fraud banished the Fairy tale creatures there. Lord Fraud is herding all the fairytale creatures out of the city of Dollop because he believes them to be a burden. Also, in order to become a king he must marry a princess, with the help of a magical mirror he chooses Princess Finn, but needs someone…
Topdog/Underdog Susan Lori-Parks Analysis
Jazz
Performing arts
Stereotypes
Storytelling
Topdog/Underdog is a fated play in which all Americans instantly know the fate of the two main characters Booth and Lincoln; the emphasis becomes how Parks will go about portraying this death with African American characters. Parks’ main tool is the “rest” taken from a jazz influence to portray a structure in which African Americans…
Book Report on Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree”
Book Report
1. Genre of Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree”: Children’s Literature – Fiction 2. Recommended Age Group: 2-7 years old 3. Setting: Forest or garden where the Giving Tree is located 4. Plot: A tree and a boy shares a loving relationship with the tree being very generous to the boy and the boy who just…
RAISIN IN THE SUN/DOLLS HOUSEs
A Doll's House
Raisin in the Sun
Both Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll House” and Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” explore similar themes and issues. Both plays delve into social struggles, wealth, and gender roles both inside and outside the home. Despite the contrasting backgrounds and social classes of the families portrayed, they exhibit many shared traits. Both the Helmers and…
Imagery used by Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth mutters key fragments of an imaginary conversation which she recalls having with her husband Macbeth. Lady Machete’s thoughts are being unraveled and her tortured Imagination Is being set free. ‘Out, damned spot! Out, I say! One; two: why, then ‘its time to dot. In this piece of text Lady Macbeth is calling on…
Overview Essay- The Odyssey
Odysseus
Odyssey
The Odyssey, a timeless masterpiece, emphasizes the universal significance of family values across cultures. In Homer’s epic poem, Odysseus sets off on a voyage to unfamiliar territories where he encounters mythical creatures. Despite their ill intentions towards him, Odysseus cleverly outwits, survives, and conquers these hostile beings. His unwavering determination and longing to be reunited…
AnExplication of Sharon Olds’ Poem, Feared Drowned
Poem
An Explication of Sharon Olds’ Poem “Feared Drowned.” Fear is an amazing emotion, in that it has both psychological as well as physiological effects on the human body. In instances of extreme fear, the mind is able to function in a way that is detached and connected to the event simultaneously. In “Feared Drowned,” Sharon…
Poetry Analysis for “Sunshine” by Matisyahu
Poetry
Many songs use different literary devices to communicate a message out to t he audience. One of those songs is “Sunshine” by Mantissas, which displays symbolism, imagery y, figures of speech, tone, and theme. Others might not enjoy the song because it gives mixed signals. AH though that is true, there are much more reasons…
Alienation in “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Scarlet Letter
Alienation is a common theme in all writing; however, in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, never has alienation been so vividly accounted. The Scarlet Letter is a story about Hester Prone, a woman who commits adultery against her husband named Roger Chlorinating, with the local reverend named Arthur Timescale; the result Is a strange…