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Choosing an heir t’ rule his countrymen. 5 But wisdom wasn’t of my father’s fortune, ‘Twats this that was the thread to his undoing. Unhorses and begins walking over the rocky unstable ground leading his horse. My Journey leads me to the company of mine own, But this treacherous ground gives notice of malicious weather….

People always want to know if they can really make a difference in their lives. Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “Crossing the Bar” and Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” consider this problem thoroughly. They both portray a person at a crucial moment of his life. Frost’s poem describes the tough choice a traveler has to make…

Both Beowulf and Luke were bestowed with a boon, which was a timely blessing or benefit. Their mission was to save their own parts of the world. While they both accomplished this task successfully, they also faced challenging moments. Despite being distinct narratives, Beowulf and Star Wars have numerous similarities; however, it is important not…

The High Middle Ages is a period of European history between 11th and 13th century. It is a time of great social and political changes. During that age the rise of chivalry becomes common and it is followed by the occurrence of the religious wars known as the Crusades. These events seem to be of…

Perspective is vital in appreciating any good narrative, and modern storytelling has redefined the art of narration. Breaking free from solely depending on its protagonist’s perspective to form its essence, it now draws our attention to the manner in which the story itself has been told. The movie Arrival is a notable example, where the…

Tennessee Williams’s A Streetcar Named Desirewas an American written play that housed many themes. In the play, Blanche Dubois came to New Orleans to stay with her sister and brother-in-law for an undisclosed amount of time. She arrives under the pretense that she has taken a leave of absence from teaching in Mississippi due to stress…

Dr. Faustus is a tragedy because the main character falls as a victim of his own circumstances, and is a victim of himself. He is a man with all the potential and possibilities to be successful. He is a Renaissance man who is versed in every aspect of science, philosophy, the arts, education, and genius,…

Brighton Beach Memoirs, The Odd Couple, The Out-of-Towners, The Sunshine Boys are just a few of Neil Simon s most successful plays which have kept millions of people amused for many years now. His success in the playwriting business has earned him respect from his readers and recognition not only as the most successful playwright,…

Trolling through Two Tales of the Three Billy Goats GruffThe traditional tale of the Three Billy Goats Gruff delivers its insight on the protective role of the older family members. The story has been retold, edited and illustrated in many different versions, all of which offer a particular experience of the three goats’ adventure. The…

Jack escapes, but his father, Captain Outage,finds him and warns Jack about the Fountain’s tests. He also reveals that someone is impersonating Jack. The impostor is Angelica (Pen©lope Cruz), Jack’s former lover and the daughter of the ruthless pirate Blackboard (Ian Machines), who practices voodoo magic and wields a magical sword that controls his ship….