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The great Gatsby Nick Caraway starts off the book by telling the advice of his father. “In my younger and more vulnerTABLE years my father gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since. ‘Whenever you feel like criticizing any one,’ he told me, ‘just remember that all the people…

Hamlet Essay: William Shakespeare’s tragedy ‘Hamlet: Prince of Denmark’ remains one of the most celebrated, influential texts in world history, holding continuing relevance and significance throughout history due to its detailed, multi-faceted elucidation and exploration of many core facets of human existence; such as revenge, loyalty, truth, mortality, and power. As he alludes to in…

Atticus is a central figure in the novel, playing a crucial role in all major events. He serves as the moral backbone of Maycomb society and a voice of reason for the oppressed. Lee presents Atticus as unconventional for his time, portraying him as someone who will bring moral change to Maycomb. The timing of…

The play “Macbeth” by Shakespeare presents the tragic tale of a protagonist who experiences a profound change, transforming into an amoral King. Macbeth’s decline into wickedness is influenced by several factors such as the witches, Lady Macbeth, and his ambition to maintain his reign. After reclaiming power, Macbeth must safeguard it at all costs, resulting…

            Sentimentality seems to be part of every culture. In the West, sentimentality is reflected in literature during the Renaissance time while in the East, it is broadly elaborated in literature after the WWII. Particularly, in Korean literature, sentimentality can be seen in the works of those who suffered under the Japanese regime. This paper…

Malcom X was a man known widely for his strong beliefs. His willingness to accept the preaching of Elijah Muhammad and serve him loyaly, was due to his past experiences with the white man. Starting off as a boy in Lansing, next moving to Boston, then living in Harlem, his experinces with various white people…

Arthur Miller illustrates blame, majority versus minority, ideology as being natural human tendencies and driving forces to the mass hysteria in the town of Salem. The citizens of Salem spread many preposterous lies and rumors out Of fear and even for their own personal gain. Naturally, blaming someone else for wrongdoing is an immediate and…

This essay will compare the theme of masculinity in the writing of Hemingway and Amadi in the novels, The Sun Also Rises, and The Concubine as seen through the main characters of the novel and expressed through the actions and sentiments of the authors: Thus, the thesis of the paper is comparing and contrasting masculinity…

Antigen vs.. Croon as Tragic Hero in Sophocles “Antigen”. Quotes taken from Harcourt/ Dudley Fits and Robert Fitzgerald translation. By Assess According to Aristotle, a tragic hero in a Greek drama must meet certain requirements. The tragic hero must be of noble birth, be basically good, must have a tragic flaw, and must have a…

Despite efforts to raise awareness, implement regulations, and make road improvements, many cyclists still fail to follow road rules. This includes ignoring stop signs or running red lights, which poses a significant risk to drivers and pedestrians. To effectively address this issue, it is essential to introduce bicycle licenses. Over time, an ongoing dispute between…