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In William Shakespeare’s tragic play “Hamlet”, Shakespeare highlighted the question of sanity and the range of sentimental feelings of Hamlet regarding his father’s death in order to illustrate potential conflicts when one’s reality is another’s illusion. In this Conversation with the audience, Hamlet considers the invented reactions of an actor to the pretend circumstances of…

NO one wishes for anything bad or awful to them, just the opposite. That is the way William Shakespeare chose to write it, in a way that truly draws in the audience and makes them feel as if they are a part of the story. It could be argued that their deaths were caused by…

Then he called to the man Gilgamesh, he called to the child of the gods: ‘Why have you come so great a journey; for what have you travelled so far, crossing the dangerous waters; tell me the reason for your coming?’ Gilgamesh answered, ‘For Enkidu; I loved him dearly, together we endured all kinds of…

The Great Gatsby written by F. Scott Fitzgerald is an American novel that reflects the impact money has on society. F. Scott Fitzgerald exemplifies certain protagonists establishing their power through money and utilizing the wealth to manipulate others. In the Great Gatsby, money is the foundation of power which allows certain protagonists the privilege of…

What is someone’s breaking point? I believe it’s when you have no way out of a problem. This seems like Mary Warren had one. Mary became a servant when her mother and sisters died early in her life. She became the Proctor’s servant. She renounced her witch claims after being threatened to be hanged. She…

In 1775 the american colonies are divided between those loyal to England and those that desire independence. Many colonists will speak up for separation during this time, but two of these really stand out: “The Crisis, Number One” and “The Speech in the Virginia Convention” While Thomas Paine inspires the crowd with his aphorisms and…

The world works in mysterious ways. This class has determines that people must be able to adapt to environmental changes if they are to survive. The inability to adapt has proven to be the collapse of a particular society time and time again. This essay traces the rise of Cahokia and Chaco Canyon and the…

In the story “Everyday Use,” Alice Walker uses Mrs. Johnson’s perspective to highlight the contrasting nature of her two daughters. Despite Dee’s academic background, she remains unaware and incapable of appreciating the true significance of her cultural roots. Mrs. Johnson effectively portrays her own self-perception and recognizes the stark differences between her daughters, both of…

Adrienne Rich, a renowned confessional poet, uses a unique structural style in her poem, Storm Warnings, to reveal both literal and metaphorical meanings. The poem’s structure mirrors the external storm occurring outside and allows the speaker to explore her internal conflict in an organized manner. As the speaker becomes aware of the approaching storm, she…

How to read others’ thoughts by their gestures ALLAN PEASE is the managing director of a management consultancy company based in Sydney, Australia. He produces books, films, and cassettes that are used by numerous organisations around the world to train personnel in communication skills. He did ten years’ study, interviewing and research before writing BODY…