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Othello as a Lover and Romantic Figure
Othello
Othello Jealousy
Othello’s speeches are covered with romantic and poetic glow and in his speeches we come across with an adventurous hero who grown up in the shade of romance, adventure, war and danger of lifeaction. Since his childhood days he had been a romantic adventurer who had seen the difficulties and bitter adventuruos experiences in far…
Book Report: Joan of Arc
Book Report
Joan of Arc is one of the most famous feminine figures in the world history. Her life was a road full of sorrows, deprivations and struggle for liberation and independence. Joan of Arc proved that there was always way out; all that was needed was struggle and hope for better future. In 1920 Joan of…
“Wuthering Heights” and “To Kill a Mockingbird”
To Kill A Mockingbird
Compare the presentation of two male characters, one from “Wuthering Heights” by ‘Emily Bront�’ and one from “To Kill a Mockingbird” by ‘Harper Lee’Pay close attention to their roles as outsiders. Remember to compare the similarities and differences between them. Show your knowledge of both texts. Use quotations to support points you make. Show knowledge…
“Othello” by William Shakespeare
Othello
The passage I read from Othello by William Shakespeare begins in act 3 line 295. It begins with Desdemona offering her handkerchief to Othello because he was complaining about having a headache. Othello tells her to put it away, that he is fine and does not need it. In doing so she accidently drops it…
A Study of African Short Story “Hot Days Long Nights” Analysis
Africa
Short Story
Study
The stories incorporated in the book, Hot Days Long Nights, which also comprises the two stories to be studied, relate different scenarios and pictures of the African continent. They are compact and precise, giving the readers an insight to the customary laws and traditions of its people. Some of them depict the painful collective memory…
A Writer’s Duty William Faulkner’s Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech
Speech
Writers
William Faulkner’s Nobel Prize speech revealed to all who have witnessed or read it, the many duties of a writer. The most significant point that he made, to me, was that a writer’s duty is to connect. That includes both connecting with their audience, and other writers. Writers have the ability to put something out…
Tha Gang of Virtue in Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness
Heart Of Darkness
Joseph Conrad
“You are of the new gang–the gang of virtue” (Conrad, 1898). This is part of the conversation between the brick maker and Marlow. This is just after Marlow has heard of the name of Mr. Kurtz and what his mission is supposed to be. Somehow, Marlow finds himself in the quarters of the brick maker….
‘Othello’ overall effect of the play
Iago
Othello
The use of imagery, particularly symbolism, in Shakespeare’s Othello plays a crucial role in expressing meanings and constructing the major themes of the play, thus creating a dramatic atmosphere. Imagery primarily serves to develop the characters and establish the themes in the play. Shakespeare’s implementation of imagery is essential for influencing the audience’s reaction and…
Lennie Small ‘Of mice and Men’
Book Review
Books
Of Mice and Men
In the novella, Steinbeck employs various descriptions to depict Lennie Small. Comparisons to animals are prevalent throughout the text, as seen in one of the initial depictions of Lennie as a bear. The line, ‘He was dragging his feet a little, the way a bear drags his paws’, not only emphasizes Lennie’s physical size but…
The Book of Psalms Review
Books
The Bible’s most well-known passage is likely Psalm 23. Throughout time, this psalm by David has been widely circulated in writing. Despite its brevity and simplicity, there has been extensive written analysis on it. The author seems to have penned it during adulthood, offering mature reflections based on a wealth of experiences rather than the…