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Adapting to the dynamic environment and culture in organizations is essential for leaders, as stated by Jawarlal Nehru: “A leader or a man of action in a crisis almost always acts subconsciously and then thinks of the reasons for his action.” This thesis will explore two significant events that have influenced my leadership style. These…

Attitudes depicted toward romance and/or love in Twelfth Night by Shakespeare reflect many numerous mind-sets presented by movie producers in our society today.  Attitudes projected throughout the play included, but were not limited to concepts from superficial to meditative to true love to what we would this day, consider dreams of, “One day. . . ”…

The Romantic Era saw a newfound freedom in art, music, and life in general, setting it apart from the previous Classical Era. This era, which included the works of Shakespeare and The Scarlett Letter, gave rise to novels like Wuthering Heights, Dracula, and Jane Eyre. Jane Eyre, written by Charlotte Bronte, stands as the quintessential…

            Fiction, like poetry is often posed with the challenge of conveying, not only the story to the readers, but most especially the emotions of the writer; such is achieved by expert used of the various elements of fiction.  One of the elements that is effective in conveying emotions is symbolism.  Symbolism is used in…

Initially, King Lear is shown as the powerful monarch of England, successfully ruling over the land, surrounded by noblemen who follow all of his commands. He is important, respected, and may do as he pleases. However, due to his age and the amount of responsibility that comes with being a leader, he decides it is…

Animal Farm Plot Summary Chapter I Mr. Jones, the owner of ‘Manor Farm’;, was an irresponsible farmer. He was too drunk to take good care of his animals. The barn animals were fed up with the way Mr. Jones treated them; thus they would occasionally have secret meetings at night. Old Major, their leader, had…

The Debauchery of Decadence The 1920s was a period of significant change for many Americans. After the U. S. emerged victorious from the Great War, an economic boom resonated throughout the land. A new, fervently capitalist America emerged, as the innovations and efficiencies of a new rapid age of industrialization took hold of the spirit…

Odyssey Essay Odysseus, the classic epic hero from The Odyssey written by Homer, possesses both admirable qualities and faults like any other human being. His cleverness and leadership abilities make him heroic, despite his imperfections. One of his notable flaws is his incredibly curious nature. Firstly, Odysseus possesses a truly valuable trait of cleverness, crucial…

Beowulf was written in England sometime in the eighth century. Beowulf was written in a time when Christianity was going a major faith and Paganism was still widely practiced. Beowulf was originally likely a folklore fable told in early Gaelic and Scandinavian civilizations that was passed through the ages by word-of-mouth and was written down…

Good and Evil “Inside each of us, there Is the seed of both good and evil. It’s a constant struggle as to which one will win. And one cannot exist without the other” (Burden). The novel The Scarlet Letter _ perfectly illustrates this point using complex and intricate characters that mirror reality with both positive…