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How has the comparative study of 1984 and Gattaca offered insights into ideas of control and freedom. Control and freedom are both heavily universal aspects to the societies of the late 1900s. The ideas of control and freedom are presented in Nineteen Eighty Four written by George Orwell and “Gattaca” a film by Andrew Niccols….

Challenges are faced every step of the way, but it is a person with pride and courage who accepts it readily. The short story “Borders” by Thomas King from the book Language & Writing 11 and “Brooms for Sale” by Thomas Raddall from Imprints 11 reveal that one must not give up and must stand…

There is much debate about whether Macbeth is a hero or if he is purely villainous. Shakespeare has created many villains and heroes throughout his plays. Macbeth is a character unlike any of these. Macbeth is neither purely villainous nor heroic though he does show characteristics of both. A villain is defined as a wicked…

The intent of this undertaking is to analyse Jonathan Swift ‘s Gulliver ‘s Travels from feminist position. To to the full understand the positions that Swift exhibited, with regard to feminist attack, it is of import to hold some background on Swift himself and adult females ‘s function in society in the 18th century. Swift…

How would Shakespeare’s audience have reacted to the ‘supernatural scenes’ in Macbeth and how would this compare to your reaction? ‘The Scottish play’, ‘THAT play’ or ‘The King’s play’. Even today, when we distance ourselves from the contemporaries of Shakespeare’s time, by claiming that we are aren’t superstitious and believe in free will, actors still…

The 1944 poem “Beach Burial”, was written about Kenneth Slessors experience during World War II in El Alamein, Egypt. Kenneth Slessor was an Australian poet and journalist, who was the correspondent reporting from North Africa. Unlike other poems written about war, “Beach burial” is neither nationalistic nor patriotically written and does not commemorate heroes, as…

Advanced English learners have a strong interest in English public speech, particularly inaugural speeches. They view them as exceptional literary works and valuable resources for analysis. The aim of this essay is to analyze Barack Obama’s inaugural speech from a stylistic standpoint to improve comprehension of his presentation abilities. Important elements that will be examined…

Effective time management doesn’t mean doing more things or doing them more quickly. Effective time management means getting more of the important work done in a day.  In researching this speech, we really need effective time management to keep us be more discipline towards our life. Today I will introduce you to three effective ways…

How does Austen use satire to communicate tone and theme in Pride and Prejudice? Austen often uses satire in reference to Mr. Collins and Lady Catherine to “poke fun” at the “morals” or “constitutions”, if you may, that were put upon British residents in the Georgian and Victorian Eras. Here are some quotes from the…

In Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, John’s identities are shaped by two contrasting societies. Despite his efforts to assert his manhood and challenge the norms of the brave new world, he fails to gain genuine acceptance anywhere. John’s mother, Linda, comes from the brave new world but gives birth to him in the savage reservation….