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Lady Macbeth may be considered a modern female role model as her character conforms to the abnormal attitudes of a typical Elizabethan woman. Nevertheless, she also presents attitudes of typical behavior accepted of women during the period. Firstly, let’s discuss how Lady Macbeth is not a modern female role model. It can be acknowledged that…

Lolita “It was love at first sight, at last sight, at ever and ever sight. ” This was how Humbert justified his treatment of Lolita. To be sure, he was a pedophile and was so with how he treated Lolita. He devised a way to have his perverse intents be satisfied by a prepubescent girl. He…

Bram Stokers Dracula has held a fascination for both the public and literary professionals alike for over a century, in fact, since it was first published in 1897; it has never been out of print. No other Gothic character has been able to hold universal appeal in quite the same way, but why society should…

In his story “The Disguised Guest,” Douglas Steward delves into the inner struggles faced by Odysseus as he journeys back home. Steward’s perspective on the mental and physical challenges encountered by Odysseus is widely acknowledged. He emphasizes the impact that others will have on Odysseus when he finally reveals his true identity, a relatable experience…

In The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tans first novel, short-story-like vignettes alternateback and forth between the lives of four Chinese women in pre-1949 China and lives of their American-born daughters in California. The book is a mediation on the divided nature of this emigrant life. The novel is narrated horizontally as well as vertically; friendships…

It is common for two short narratives to hold a similar part of their secret plans. How the writer presents that peculiar constituent of the narrative will change each and every clip. This will ensue in a different consequence on the reader for every narrative. The Kate Chopin narrative instantly starts with some really obvious…

Emily Dickinson was born on December 10, 1830 in Amherst Massachusetts. She hada younger sister named Lavina and an older brother named Austin. Her motherEmily Norcross Dickinson, was largely dependent on her family and was seen byEmily as a bad mother. Her father was lawyer, Congressman, and the Treasurer forAmherst College. Emilys mother and father…

In William Shakespeares As You Like Itthe speech act is introduced and helps to create a unique insight into the play and its events. Shakespeare integrates a speech act by Jaquesto deliver a deeper meaning and lesson to the audience or reader of the work. Jaques in his speech act conveys a message with a…

Directions: In order to get full credit in the Graded Discussion (Assessment basically your midterm exam), you must complete each prompt in detail using quotes from the play as support where appropriate. Each answer must be at least three (3) bullet poi nuts. You may prepare for the discussion with a partner; identify your planning…

The Story of the Grail written originally in French by de Troyes is a story of heroism, adventure, social destitution (for instance, famine and cruelty to women), religion, and love. These themes recur in all the chapters of the poetic narrative, in the incidents encountered by its hero, Perceval. In the story, the author projects…