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My blackest thoughts are reserved for those who borrow my books. I am unable to forgive a man who fails to return a book he has taken from my shelf. I would not hesitate to tell him precisely what I thought of him, if he would only give me a chance to speak, but as…

Choose a scene which you consider to be a turning point and explain in detail and with some reference to the rest of the play why it is dramatic and significant. Refer to language, themes and characterisation. A turning point is a time in a plot where actions cause a character to develop from their…

Into the Wild happens to be my favorite book, and also one of my favorite movies. Most people like one or the other, but I think the two complement each other because of the varied stances taken on the main character himself. In case you’re not familiar, Into the Wild is based on the true…

Niccolo Machiavelli presents a contrasting perspective on governing a state in his book “The Prince” compared to the humanists of his time. According to Machiavelli, the ruling Prince should possess complete authority over all aspects of the state and should implement policies that serve their own best interests, such as gaining, maintaining, and expanding political…

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a story about a scientist and the monster that he created. The scientist and the monster in the story keep trying to find their places in the society. In the story, one of main topics is the pursuit of self-definition. Victor Frankenstein is the scientist who creates the monster. When he…

Throughout life human beings usually find messages underneath the surface, which cannot be seen by the naked eye. In literature this is sometimes done through the use of metaphors by using specific words when relating two inanimate objects. A writer might use metaphors in order to hide these messages and not be completely obvious. In…

A very good afternoon to the principal of SMK Taman Desa, teachers and my dearly beloved friends. It really gives me great pleasure to deliver you a speech today on healthy habits. Put on your thinking cap; try asking yourself, have you been on healthy diets? Have you gotten sufficient rest each day? Or even,…

Blinded In the story “Cathedral”, by Raymond Carver, the narrator is conflicted with issues of inner-demons that are manifested in a blind man whom he perceives as a danger to his marriage. The narrator in this story is a good example of an anti-hero showing negative characteristics while never actually being a bad guy. This…

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is a romantic tragedy that expresses true love as well as main elements such as loyalty and betrayal and this essay will discuss how they all are equal parts of the play. There is loyalty between friends and family, betrayal against Romeo and Juliet and there is true love,…

Introduction: Poetry is a way to express opinions and ideas and this can often be more effectively achieved through song. Analysing a poem or song lyrics involves explaining the subject matter, identifying and discussing the impact of using poetic devices and commenting on the mood created. Analysis: The Hero – Siegfried Sassoon ‘The Hero’ by…