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Often times a person lives their life based on how their own family would see it. Whether it disappoints or makes their family proud, it is inevitable; a person’s family will forever remain an important factor in their life, actions and the consequences that come with it. In “The Idea of Ancestry”, the author Etheridge…

“Expostulation and Reply” and “The Tables Turned” are two poems written by William Wordsworth during the Romantic Period, which lasted from approximately 1789 to 1840. During this period, known as the Age of Enlightenment, European philosophers prioritized rational thinking. They believed that everything should have a logical explanation for why it occurs. Romanticism, on the…

Frost elected to set this poem during the night which serves as a metaphor for his depression, shame and guilt. The night conceals his true Identity to symbolism he does not belong within society. This Is exemplified In the third stanza “l have outlawed the furthest city light. ” In the line It Is apparent…

Romeo and Juliet depicts the flaws within human nature’s instinct to make impulsive decisions through the characters Romeo, Friar Lawrence a ND Lord Caplet, that ultimately lead to tragic consequences. Impulsively is evident in the character Romeo Montague when he abruptly ask s Friar Lawrence to marry him and Juliet. After knowing Juliet for a…

Being an outsider in society can give strength to a person, but in some cases it does not, and may even weaken an individual. Depending on the type of person, being an outsider in a community may or may not encourage strength. There are several cases where being an outsider made someone a stronger person,…

Modernist literature is often notable for what it omits; the explanations, interpretations, connections, summaries, and distancing that provide continuity, perspective, and security in earlier literatures. The modernist movement started to come about during a violent time period due to the World War and along with technology advances in society. Alienation is the primary theme in…

Introduction Thesis Statement             The philosophy of Socrates and Machiavelli based on the books, “The Republic” and “The Prince”, had significantly possessed arguments that were considered part of the political thought during the 18th to 19th century. This study determines the similarities and difference of ideas and philosophy between these two philosophers, Socrates and Machiavelli,…

Some readers are irritated by Nick Carraway as a Narrator. What is your view of Fitzgerald’s use of Nick Carraway as a narrator? Some readers can be hugely irritated by Nick as a narrator because he can be seen as lacking insight and very unperceptive ultimately this makes the reader feel wary about trusting Nick….

Canines have served man since they werefirst domesticated during pre-historic times, where they joined man’s hunting parties and stood watch over his camps at night. As history progressed, the bond between man and the dog strengthened, eventually they began to accompany man on to the field of battle. They are known as ;man;s best friend;,…

In The Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer offers an authentic depiction of the medieval era, particularly concerning the journeys to Canterbury and the individuals who embarked on them. Whether these characters and their descriptions are inspired by real historical figures and referred to as individuals, or are more generalized portrayals representing types, they provide readers with…