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Dulce Et decorum Est is a poem written by Wilfred Owen, which undermines the idea that war if glorious by showing the horrific imagery and condemnation of war. The poems versions of reality creates a sharp and deeply ironic line between the civilians who prop up war efforts and the men who fight their battles;…

“Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass: Literary Analysis” In Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass explains, in great detail, how slave master would use a variety of methods to dehumanize slaves located on their plantation. These methods involved both severe physical and psychological trauma. Nevertheless, Douglass remains diligent and finds a way to resist…

In her book “Gender Trouble” (1990), Judith Butler, a feminist theorist, argues that gender is not only a social construct but also a form of performance. According to Butler, gender is like a show or a disguise that individuals put on. In William Shakespeare’s Othello, this understanding of gender as a performance greatly influences the…

In act 5, Lady Macbeth’s sanity is completely lost. This is evident in the first scene of Macbeth where her insanity is foregrounded. The gentlewoman serving Lady Macbeth feels both sympathy and bitterness towards the immoral path Lady Macbeth and Macbeth chose for success. In act 5, scene 1 of Macbeth, it becomes clear that…

Shakespeare’s Sonnet 152, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?”, is widely recognized in modern education. It is worth noting that Shakespeare wrote a total of 154 sonnets, all following the same structure. Upon exploring his sonnets, a recurring theme of forbidden and clandestine love emerged. Sonnet 152 serves as Shakespeare’s impassioned plea to…

Half of us know the affection and companionship of a dog. Half of us may even consider our dogs as a part of the family, and half of us would understand the pain of losing one of our pets. Laws are now being passed that are banning certain dogs from cities, counties, states, and even…

The Meaning of True Love Marriage defines class, love, and reputation. Austin portrays her view on marriage through the characters. Throughout the novel, the characters’ marry because of love or societal pressure. The author also portrays the class and reputation throughout her characters. In the book, there are three main marriages the marriage of Elizabeth…

A hero is defined by their visionary mindset for a brighter future, their proactive approach to realizing that vision, and their unwavering determination to overcome obstacles. Throughout history, there have been many individuals who have risen as heroes, including Charlemagne and Alexander the Great. Napoleon Bonaparte emerges as an exceptional hero during the 18th century…

On Civil Rights Activists W. E. B. Du Bois and Ida B. Wells-Barnett On December 18, 1865, in Washington, D. C. , then U. S. Secretary of State William Seward made the formal proclamation of the Thirteenth Amendment to the U. S. Constitution to be law, thus formally abolishing slavery in the United States. However,…

George Orwell, writer of Nineteen Eighty Four, in 1921 joined the Indian Imperial Police but seven old ages subsequently resigned holding come to detest imperialism. This was evident in the novel when George Orwell portrayed the Party of Big Brother, as a authorities we wouldn’t want but if we were non careful we excessively like…