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Mark Twain once emphasized that “there is a great deal of human nature in people.” True enough, it is the nature of humans to sometimes commit mistakes. To be human means to be limited, lacking in knowledge and be naturally imperfect. In tragedies, epics or any kind of stories, heroes are not infallible to their…

Shakespeare uses the theme of appearance versus reality in ‘Macbeth’ to give his work a strong foundation on which the story could take its course in a way that every scene is related to another. In Act 1 Scene 4, King Duncan makes a direct notion to this theme when referring to the traitorous Macdonwald:…

 William Butler Yeats’ poem Second Coming is a short two stanza poem that is political in nature and uses Biblical and mythological allusions to explain the author’s message. This paper would be a personal interpretation of the poem. The first noticeable thing about the poem is the capitalization of the first word of the first…

The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, delivers a powerful novel invokedwith symbolism. Centered on Hester, a woman branded with a scarlet “A” as amark for adultery, much of the Scarlet Letters symbolism grows from thecruel, and shameful letter. The “A” symbolizes the “walking emblem ofshame.” (Hawthorne 6). Throughout the novel, the brand of disgust evolvesaround…

I noticed that i enjoyed most of the storys not only for the obvious reasons such as good characters, mood, and imagery but also because of the writing style and fluency. I noticed some storys I enjoyed reading even thought nothing in it really interested me too much, while other stories that were about topics…

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…

Finally he comprehends the more important things in life such as family, health, and life itself. The first cause and effect starts when Coyote has been bitten by the scorpion and then Juan decides to take him to a doctor, which seems to be that she is asking too much for someone whom in living…

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…

1. Chapter 8 has a massive impact on the rest of the novel and characters lives. In this chapter both Estella and Miss Havisham make Pip aware of his status and as he gets older he wants to change alot and he starts to look down on people who as a child helped him alot…

This exchange between Benedick and Beatrice comes just after the shocking revelations revealed in the church scene for the wedding between Hero and Claudio, where Claudio has shamed Hero, as he believes she has cheated on him. This is important, as both of these characters are friends with Benedick and Beatrice, so this exchange is…