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A Representation of Perplexity and Death: Analysis of the Monstrosity of the Sphinx in Sophocles’ Oedipus at Colonus and Sir Francis Bacon’s “The Sphinx”             The sphinx, as a mythical creature, represents perplexity and death. In its many versions, the sphinx may be said to be a representation of perplexity in its employment of riddles…

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. ” Gandhi is trying to express that the true brawn a person has is not the physical ability, but the mental stability and strength is contains. In “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, the main characters, Scout…

Three factors that are at work to destruct Macbeth are the defects in his ain character, the forces of immorality of the Devil represented by the Tree Weird Sisters, and Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth is held accountable for the devastation of Macbeth through her strength, inhuman treatment, and persistancy. Lady Macbeth negotiations a good talk….

In book one of the Iliad, we learn of Achilleus ‘menis’, meaning his rage or wrath. He begs his mother, the goddess Thetis to ask Zeus to bring death and dishonour upon the Achians for Agamemnon’s great insult to him, namely taking his prize the girl ‘Briseis’. In this extract we see Aiax, Phoinix and…

Transformations of Inner Self in the Poems of Plath and RichSylvia Plath and Adrienne Rich are among the best female literary writers in the history of American literature. They have contributed a lot in realizing the great talent that rests on women of the contemporary times. Particularly, Plath’s poem, “Ariel” and Rich’s “Diving into the…

How does Shakespeare make the audience feel increasingly sympathetic towards Juliet in Act 3 Scene 5? William Shakespearean contemporary play of its time “Romeo and Juliet” was written in the 16th Century, it is probably one of the most famous tragedies. This play introduced many themes such as suicide, betrayal and love, which was not…

The moans of the little patient subsided; Its convulsive tossing gradually ceased; and In a few moments, as Is the custom of young children after relief from pain, It sank into a profound and dewy slumber. The physician, as he had a fair right to be termed, next bestowed his attention on the mother. With…

Nowadays, many movie stars stage extravagant weddings, weddings that have sky-high cost. I do agree that the money “spent” could be put to better use. If the movie stars cut their expenses and rain millions on different charities, I am sure the wedding would just be as beautiful and memorable compared to hosting a billion-dollar…

Despite this, cross-generational relationships can be highly beneficial for both individuals involved. Both parties have the opportunity to gain valuable insights and indispensable truths about themselves. It has been acknowledged that one can discover more about oneself through the reactions and comments received from those around them. The novel, A Hero of Our Time, explores…

Reflective Statement-Hedda Gabler In Henrik Ibsen’s psychological drama “Hedda Gabler”, the society and social distribution plays a significant role. Ibsen portrays how society and social issues greatly affect Hedda, the protagonist of the play and how she finalizes everything with a suicide. Suicide is the most strongest and powerful arrangement of her self-destruction. Henrik Ibsen…