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The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in the 1920s, illustrates the failure of striving for the American Dream. What he failed to understand was that Daisy and he lived in two different worlds, which, due to social circumstances, were never allowed to intermingle. Daisy was a rich southern belle who became involved with…

While her husband works on the ranch, Elise tends to her chrysanthemum garden daily. One day while tending to her garden, a charming tinker man pulls up to her in his wagon and tries to make a business transaction with her. Seeing that she is not interested, the tinker strikes up a conversation with Elise…

The Taming of the Shrew is one of Shakespeares most popular dramas. Its humor and comedy revolves around Kate Minola. a strong-minded adult female who is seen as a termagant due to her involuntariness to conform to the unwritten regulations of lady-hood and Pertruchio who is convinced he was born to chasten [ Kate ]…

Q1. Consider Mr. Wickham’s function in Pride and Prejudice in terms of the geometry of desire. What is the source of Elizabeth’s attraction to in Mr. Wickham? What role does he play in her attraction to Mr. Darcy? What is the significance of his own amatory adventures? Mr. Wickman is an antagonist in the story…

Nathaniel Hawthorne             One of the most significant names in the field of literature is that of Nathaniel Hawthorne, a man known for his deeply imaginative thoughts and great command over written word. He was born on July 4, 1804 at Salem, Massachusetts. His father, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Sr., was a sea captain who died of…

Fellow classmates it is a pleasure to have all you gathered here in front of me. Today I would like to talk about something, which I feel strongly about.You may be unaware of this but the issue, which I wish to talk about, costs Northern Ireland’s workers millions of pounds each year and is an…

‘The Notebook’ by Nicholas Sparks is a modern romance story that takes place during the years before and after World War II. Noah and Allie have a memorable summer together, but circumstances such as her family and the socio-economic conditions of that time keep them apart. Despite Noah’s efforts to stay in touch with Allie…

Deniro’s Game is a work of fiction about treachery, guilt and vengeance in the war-torn city of Beirut. It is the story of Bassam and George, best friends who grow up to become more independent as a result of the different incidents that take place throughout the novel. As ten thousand bombs land on Beirut…

In ShakeSpeare’s Macbeth, Macbeth’s mental deterioration throughout the play is a result of Macbeth killing the king and disrupting the chain of being. The chain of being is a system of ranks, for example a king is above everyone else but under god. So the king serves under god but is responsible for everyone under…

Othello, a tragic play penned by William Shakespeare, showcases the decline of a noble individual due to the clever trickery and manipulation of an immoral character. The drama vividly portrays Othello’s unraveling and the ensuing tragic outcomes stemming from his moral deterioration. The play Othello by Shakespeare explores the themes of trust and betrayal through…