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William Shakespeare was a playwright who created timeless tales. His works examined universal subjects that are relatable to by all of humankind. Although written centuries ago, countless themes explored in King Lear are still relevant in the contemporary day, including: delirium, misogyny, and sibling rivalry. Throughout history, human beings have struggled with mental illness. Shakespeare’s…

Relate to Audience: I’m sure o all know someone or have personally experienced chronic pain or limitation at some point. Establish Credibility: That story was me several years ago, but when I heard the words “You are not broken”, I sought out the person responsible for that teaching. Reveal Topic: His name is Pete Goose….

The narrator felt excited and glad when the snake arrived at the water-trough. He viewed its visit as a guest peacefully coming to drink. However, conflicting thoughts emerged from the narrator’s human education, urging him to kill the snake as it was a venomous gold snake. Those voices told him that if he wasn’t afraid,…

Cuchulainn, a heroic warrior, is referred to as both the Hercules and Achilles of Ireland. Fedelm, the prophetess, describes him as “full of fame. ” Like Hercules, Cuchulainn had superhuman strength. He had a “warrior’s fist, the arm of a prodigy. ” He was also able to outdo all Ulster warriors with his “brilliance and…

“The Yellow Wallpaper” is a short story written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman back in 1890 as a personal and exaggerated account of the author’s personal bout with what is now known as post-partum depression. The story is written in the first person point-of-view, through the eyes and mind of a female narrator, and details the…

The merchant of Venice is the most convincing play related to racism in nowadays. William Shakespeare – the most famous writer in the world, originally wrote this play. This play is about love, power and honour and it has been presented between the two wars. The play was thought as a comedy to most Christian;…

A summary of Chapter Four of A People’s History of the United States Chapter four of A People’s History of the United States, authored by Howard Zinn, examines the interconnectedness between Britain and its colonies. The assertiveness displayed by the British government eventually results in heightened dominion over the colonies owing to their reliance on…

Chopin And AthenaiseIn the story “Athenaise,” Chopin portrayal of the character Cazeau isalmost a direct reflection of the character Karol Karol from the film”White.” Both men love their respective wives deeply, but they alsorealize that their wives do not feel the same. These men have to struggle withthe inner turmoil of letting go of the…

Supernatural forces in Shakespeare’s  “Macbeth” aid the play in creating a suspenseful atmosphere. The use of the supernatural in the witches, the visions, the ghost and the apparitions are the backbone of the climax and provide “excuses” for Macbeth’s change of character. Because conscience plays such a central role in Macbeth’s tragic struggle, many critics…

This was an oral presentation, in which I prosecuted Macbeth. I received a grade of A-, however was told that it was my actual presentation rather than my essay that stopped me getting a higher grade :)Ladies and Gentlemen, I will be brief. You have heard the testimonies and seen the evidence; it is now…