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Machiavellian Machi-a-velli-an adj: A Machiavellian character is one who influences another by suggestive deceit and cunning. Cesare Borgia, Son of Rodrigo, brother of Lucrezia, and is the embodiment of the Renaissance individualism in its sinister form. His father’s favorite, Cesare’s was made archbishop of Valencia in 1492 as well as a Cardinal the following year….

How does Jane Austen present the themes of love and marriage in Pride and Prejudice through Elizabeth and Darcy and Mr and Mrs Bennet? In the 19th century within English society, a woman’s main aim/purpose in life was matrimony. This was even more so for young girls like the Bennet sisters. The entailment of their…

The Vampire Diaries is a hit supernatural teen drama television series about a seventeen-year-old girl, Elena, who is caught up in a mystical world between two extremely handsome vampire brothers. It’s very comparative to Twilight and Buffy the Vampire Slayer with the typical ‘teenage girl falls in love with a vampire’ story. It first aired…

The Crucible, a play by Arthur Miller, centers around the struggles of defying authority, specifically religious laws that enforce harsh penalties for dissent. John Proctor is the main character in the play and stands out in Salem as one of the few rational individuals who can see through Abigail’s false witchcraft accusations. Despite his imperfections…

“Love and Deception”: There are several literary works that exhibit multiple themes. Medea, a tragedy by Euripides, serves as a prime example. The story explores themes of betrayal, love, revenge, and women’s rights. Euripides skillfully raises these ideas to highlight the power of women. The theme of betrayal is prominent in this story as Medea’s…

“Once you allow your foundation to be restored, not a small or quick task, you will be able, with God’s help, to build the life He always intended you to have” (Sandra Celeste). Chinua Achebe, the author of “Civil Peace,” writes about a stereotypical life in Africa, from struggles to miracles, the story is focused…

Good afternoon teacher and friends, today I’m going to talk about one of my favorite book series: “The Hunger Games (THG)” by Suzanne Collins. This book series consist of 3 books: “The Hunger Games”, “Catching Fire”, and “Mockingjay”. I’m going to talk just about the first book: “The Hunger Games” This books takes place on…

Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan are two of the great jazz voices of the 20th century and though they both sang jazz standards and pop tunes of the time they both had their own distinct style. They have recorded much of the same songs but no one can be in doubt that they are listening…

John Smith, a renowned figure in American literary history, was a devoted Englishman who had an ultimate desire to establish ownership of America on behalf of the king. Throughout his explorations in the new land, he came across various novel experiences and individuals, among them being Pocahontas, a young Native American woman. John Smith’s writings…

Prometheus Steals Fire From HeavenAuthor – Shortened, Simplified version of real story. Author UnknownI. Setting:The setting for the story Prometheus Steals Fire From Heaven is Inheaven, Earth, Olympus, and Mt. Caucasus. The time period is that of when therewere only the (Greek) gods, and no men on earth, and none of the animals seemedworthy to…