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The indispensable constituent to any calamity. Grecian or Shakespearian. is a supporter with a fatal defect. In Grecian calamity this is called tragic flaw. This Latin term translates straight into the word “flaw” but is normally used to depict an surplus of a personality trait – virtuousness or frailty. The protagonist’s fatal defect pushes the…

Hamlet is no doubt one of the greatest literary works ever written. William Shakespeare presents in it complexity of human nature and examination of human behavior. After reading this drama one of the main questions we have to ask is ` Why does Hamlet delay?’. Why does he wait so long before taking revenge on…

Othello is a Venetian tragedy based on love and jealousy, and eventually destroyed by murder and revenge. Originally from a collection of Italian tales by Giraldi Cinthio, published in Venice in 1556. Shakespeare took one of his stories, called ‘The Story of Disdomona of Venice and The Moorish Captain’, and used his extraordinary talent to…

Langston Hughes was a potential Black American poet [1902-1967] who was an exponent of Harlem Renaissance in New York in the ‘20s. The motto of Harlem Renaissance was winning a status of equality for the Afro-Americans. As Hughes resided in a ghetto in Harlem it became an opportunity for him in spearheading the movement. In…

The main problem for contemporary audience interpreting Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” is the need to abandon ethical conventionality peculiar to society, and to look at the book and its heroes through the eyes of Puritan author. This statement becomes indeed important in the analysis of Arthur Dimmesdale, the most controversial character in the novel. Indeed,…

“The Giver” by Lois Lowry is a dystopian novel that invites readers to question the essence of humanity and the pursuit of a utopian society. Set in a seemingly perfect but controlled community, the story follows Jonas, a young boy chosen to inherit the memories of the past. Throughout the narrative, impactful quotes from “The…

Speaking persuasively is an effective way to get your point through to an audience and change their attitude. Even though the subjects covered in these speeches are often serious and important, adding comedy may give a fresh perspective to engage listeners and strengthen the persuasive effect. In this article, the idea of humorous persuasive speech…

Racism – the intolerance and discrimination of a person based purely on the colour of their skin. In a contemporary context, racism is thought of as an issue of relatively small proportion, although still present. Western civilisation has become more accustomed to, and there for more tolerant of a multi-cultural society. But before this, before…

When somebody belongs they usually feel accepted and comfortable, yet when somebody does not belong, feelings of detachment and disorientation can be seen, so surely belonging is essential for human fulfillment. Peter Skrzynecki’s poems Migrant Hostel and Postcard show the fulfillment of belonging but mainly of not belonging, being disoriented and detached from the society…

The Differences and Similarities between Maya Angelou’s and Lorraine Hansberry’s characters. Written works usually reflect themes and events through the author’s consciousness and the writer’s perception of things shows very well in the personalities of the main characters. Maya Angelou’s novel “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings” depicts the events from her own life…