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Hypnos – God of Sleep in Ancient Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology
Hypnos is most commonly known as the Greek god of sleep. He enters the dreams of mortals and induces dreams of foolishness unto them. Somnus, or Sopor, is Hypnos’s Roman name. He is most commonly pictured beside his twin brother, Thanatos, the Greek god of death. His mother is Nix, the goddess of Night. The…
Poetry appreciation of “You’re” by Sylvia Plath Critical Analysis
Poetry
When looking at the title of the poem, “you’re”, I get the impression that the poem is referring to someone else. It is about or to someone else. She could also be referring to herself, describing herself. I did ask my self though who in the world could she be talking about? She does not…
New Understanding and Renewed Perception of Ourselves Analysis
Short Story
This text reveals that discoveries and discovering can offer new understanding and renewed perception of ourselves and others. These can be far reaching and transformation fort the individual and broader society. The young girl in the story, whilst away, on the island, makes many discoveries. For example, she discovers the “web of life”. The web…
Achilles:The Tragic Hero
Agamemnon
Tragic Hero
The Iliad, an epic poem by Homer, recounts the decade-long siege of Troy by the Greek army. Within this tale, mighty heroes and warriors emerge from both sides – Trojan and Greek – but none rival Achilles in terms of his exceptional speed and combat prowess. Despite being hailed as the greatest warrior among the…
Comparative Analysis: A Rose for Emily and The Yellow Wallpaper
The Yellow Wallpaper
Two pieces of literature can share many similarities, even if written by different authors. This is the case for A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner and The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Initially, a reader may not recognize how the stories are related to each other. Upon closer inspection, one can notice definite…
A Study of Mrs. Warren’s Profession Analysis
George Bernard Shaw
Study
Although George Bernard Shaw finished composing Mrs. Warren’s Profession in 1893. he was unable to acquire a licence to present it until 1902. Since this drama deals with the dual criterions between rich and hapless and work forces and adult females the inability for it to be performed in London for nine old ages is…
Othello – the Green-Eyed Monster Analysis
Jealousy
Othello
The power of jealousy in William Shakespeare’s Othello is evident. Initially, it is Iago who becomes jealous when Othello chooses Cassio as his new lieutenant. Iago expresses his jealousy by stating, “And I, of whom his eyes had seen the proof at Rhodes, at Cyprus, and on other grounds…must be beleed and calmed by debitor…
Romeo and Juliet- Young Love
Love
Romeo And Juliet
Envision the moment when a young man meets eyes with a beautiful girl and instantly falls in love. When his life has no meaning without her by his side. This is the love that Romeo feels for Juliet in William Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet”. The play showcases numerous reasons why the supposed “love” between…
A short story – The Old Lady
Short Story
The Old Lady sank wearily into her cracked leather armchair and shifted around to get comfortable with the lumps. With a sigh, she looked around at her world. For two years, she had been restricted from living upstairs because of rheumatism. And she often wondered how much dust had accumulated in her once proud and…
Aspects of My Personal Idiolect
Body language
English Language
Linguistics
Sound
Speech
Reflect on some aspects of your own personal idiolect including perhaps some criticism made of it by adults. According to the ‘The Daily Mail’ children will try to adapt linguistically when in different environments. This was evident in section two; the police adult asks whether I would like a “glarss” of water, I consequently respond…