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Othello: Comparison of Cassio and Iago
Iago
Othello
In Shakespeare’s Othello, the characters Iago (Othello’s ensign) and Cassio (Othello’s friend and lieutenant) are contrasted in many different ways. The most crucial and significant difference between Iago and Cassio is their attitudes. This contrast is shown mainly in the language that they use. Cassio is a good-natured gentleman, and he uses gracious and refined…
The Fear of the Concept of Containment in 28 Days Later, I Am Legend and The Masque of the Red Death
The Masque of the Red Death
Horror has a way of affecting those who indulge in its sensitive genre, be it through literature, poetry, movies, and even T.V. shows. It affects its readers and viewers by agitating the emotion humans tend to be most sensitive to: fear. It does this in many different ways by exploring the different kinds of things…
Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Frankenstein Comparison
Frankenstein
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Coleridge’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” tells the story of an ancient mariner who kills an albatross and brings upon himself and his ship’s crew a curse. The ancient mariner travels the world, unburdening his soul, telling his story to whomever needs to hear it. Shelley alludes to the poem several times. Robert Walton in…
Robert Browning “The Laboratory” Analysis
Jealousy
Robert Browning
The Laboratory’ ‘The Laboratory’ by Robert Browning is a dramatic monologue that tells the story of a woman’s plot to murder her romantic rival. The form in which Browning has written this poem subtly reveal aspects of the female speaker whilst allowing the reader to make their own personal judgement on her behaviour and character,…
Food as an Important Symbol in the Importance of Being Earnest
Food
The Importance of Being Earnest
Food plays an important part in any situation; it can make or break the problems. In the Importance of Being Earnest, food plays a very vital role in helping create movement in the plot. The play, importance of being earnest by Oscar Wilde uses food as an essential motif /symbol of an act of working…
Loneliness in ‘of Mice and Men’
Book Review
Books
Of Mice and Men
‘Guys like us, that live on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world’ ‘Of Mice and Men’ is written by John Steinbeck, published in 1937. The novel is set in the 1930s during the great depression in California. The two protagonist characters, George and Lennie are farm workers who have a dream of one-day…
Analysis of “A Clean Well-lighted Place”
Emotions
Ernest Hemingway
Loneliness
Introduction Fiction, whether it is a movie, play or a story depicts an assortment of human emotions. Emotions like love, hatred, jealousy, pride, despair, loneliness and anger are portrayed through the characters. The plot revolves around these emotions, for the characters are gripped by the emotional influences which add intensity to the story. The…
A Study of the Purpose of a Strategy Portfolio
Reading
Reading Comprehension
The purpose of the strategy portfolio and reflection essay is threefold. Please read carefully for full understanding. First, the portfolio is a collection of research-based strategies the candidate has implemented in the classroom or with individual children. The research- based strategies selected are part of the Common Core Strategy Teaching Document issued in May of…
Formalistic Approach Applied to the Poem “Order for Masks” Analysis
Poem
Order for Masks First and foremost this paper endeavors to appreciate the piece of poetry written by Virginia Moreno. Without having any knowledge regarding the author’s life and time, this paper will try to stand on its own as an entity in itself. It is worthy to note that, a lot of patience for the…
Lord of the Flies: Movie and Book Comparison
Books
Lord Of The Flies
Movie
Lord of the flies Movie and Book comparisons “Change is the essence of life. Be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become. ” Linking the movie and novel of William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies” there are many apparent differences. Despite the common plot, Hook failed to give the viewers the…