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In Charlotte Bront Jane Eyre, the main character faces many struggles. One of the struggles she faces is the temptation to run away with the man she loves and be his mistress or to marry a man who offers her the contrary where it would be a legal and highly respectable marriage but with no…

In his work “The Prince,” Machiavelli offers advice on ruling and conquering states. He provides a clear guide on acquiring principalities and effectively maintaining control over them, while also analyzing the pros and cons of different paths to conquest. Machiavelli emphasizes the importance of strong arms and discusses strategies for holding onto power. Additionally, he…

As you read through the excerpts of “Beowulf,” pay careful attention to the qualities demonstrated by each character in the epic. Record your observations and evidence from the text that supports your thinking in the graphic organizers provided. Include at least five observations for each character. The notes you record will help you answer the…

Embracing a melodic narrative structure, the speaker grieves over the passing of his cherished young bride, Annabel Lee, which occurred many years ago. The girl’s untimely demise was caused by envious angels who deliberately separated the couple. The speaker briefly recounts the funeral and burial of his beloved “by the sea” in her sepulcher. Ultimately,…

Lord Acton’s famous quote, “Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely,” perfectly captures the theme of power abuse in the novel Animal Farm. Throughout the story, this corruption of power affects not only the animals but also shapes events and ultimately determines the outcome. The primary characters influenced by this corrupting force are Napoleon and Squealer,…

Darkness, Be My Friend is the fourth book in John Marsden’s seriesconsisting of Tomorrow, When the War Began, In the Dead of theNight and The Third Day, The Frost, in which seven young peopleare thrown into the middle of a violent war zone. Ellie, Fi,Kevin, Lee, Homer, Robyn and Corrie set out on a camping…

A Man Robbed of His Dignity: An African American Facing Social Injustice in Of Mice and Men On February 26th, in Sanford, Florida, a seventeen-year-old boy named Trayvon Martin was killed by George Zimmerman. Zimmerman’s stated reason was self-defense, but many believe that he shot Martin because of racial discrimination. African Americans suffer much discrimination…

Oedipus RexIn many plays a character has a misconception of his her self and/or hisor her world. When this misconception is destroyed it can be a major turningpoint in the story. “Oedipus Rex” by Sophocles is one such story. In the storyOedipus has such a misconception where he thinks he has a good life, but…

Introduction Epiphanies for characters in short stories are often express or implied.  Epiphanies occur when the character gets hit with a thought, reflection, insight, experience or feeling that changes the way he thinks or feels about himself or his world.  In some cases, these epiphanies are something which the character, or the first person narrator,…

In this classic American novel authored by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby proves to be a satirical work of literature that illuminates flaws, misconceptions, and ignorance of society as a whole and the ideals of the “American dream” through Gatsby’s actions and his belief that the past can be repeated for the right price….