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In Shakespeare’s “Macbeth. ” the Macduffs are foils to the Macbeths because the Macduffs are good. heroic characters. and the Macbeths are evil-oriented people. Macbeth is merely loyal to himself. while Macduff gets tested. and turn out to be loyal to Scotland and the male monarch. Macbeth and Macduff contrast each other in many ways….

Is an Incredibly Important part of Shakespearean Infamous play Macbeth, and begins to establish the main themes of ambition, violence and the supernatural. Firstly, it introduces the strong willed and influential character of Lady Macbeth, and it also establishes the close and interesting relationship between Macbeth and his wife. Super natural forces are re-introduced and…

The epic poem Beowulf contains numerous literary devices, which are both typical of poetry in general and specific to Anglo- Saxon poetry. These devices enhance the auditory experience of the originally sung story, thereby conveying specific significance and evoking an emotional reaction from the audience. Caesura, Alliteration, and kenning are devices that heighten the intensity…

Good morning fifth year students. I am here today, as I have been asked to speak to you about the poetry of Eavan Boland. Eavan Boland is one of Irelands most distinguished and highly regarded poets. Born in Dublin, in 1944, she spent several years of her childhood in England where her father was a…

The Day I was Born Speech For your Introduction speech you will present a brief speech on the day you were born. This speech is meant to be an icebreaker and is your time to introduce yourself to your fellow classmates and me. Do some research and find out a few interesting pieces about the…

The criminal justice system plays a very important role in the novel In Cold Blood. When Dick Hickock and Perry Smith murdered the Clutter family many parts of the community were affected, but also played a role in their arrest. Many theories of crime can be examined in the text to try to explain why…

The story was written in 1830, during that time witchcraft was still being persecuted in the North America, leading the story to be more believable to the reader of this time period. Dishonor, death and deceit. The beautiful young Woman who flees her home in a cowardly attempt to escape her daughter’s looming and inevitable…

            Is lying acceptable when the purpose is to fulfill a greater good, especially when there is a conflict between the faithful and unfaithful? The Bible explores this subject in the book of Genesis. First I will state the argument of the quotation reading (v. 3) in my own words. Then I will examine how…

In Linda Hogan’s 1998 novel Power, much is learned about Native American civilization. The main characters, Omishto and Ama, help uncover this civilization. The novel is divided into nine chapters. In Chapter 1, Omishto, a girl, is in a boat that is drifting on a pool. She notices that a storm is coming. She describes…

Symbolism is an important literary device utilized by authors and playwrights to construct characters and showcase themes in novels and plays. F. Scott Fitzgerald employs symbolism extensively in his novel “The Great Gatsby”, much like Tennessee Williams does in “The Glass Menagerie”. Both texts feature multiple symbols that offer readers a greater comprehension of characters’…