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Introduction             Mark Twain in his novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn tells of a journey that is undertaken by Huck, a self-proclaimed uncivilized boy, and a runaway slave named Jim.  Although Mark Twain is often described as a comic writer, throughout this novel his uses satire in a manner that clearly illustrates a variety…

John Proctor, a god-fearing, self-sufficient, and strong-minded man with a good reputation in The Crucible, faced false accusations of witchcraft in Salem. He had the choice to confess and live or remain silent and be hanged. Proctor chose the latter, accepting his penalty with the belief that he was doing the right thing. I believe…

Mulan and Beowulf can be compared and contrasted as epic heroes. Both exhibit great bravery and success in battle, yet differ in their motivations and societal standing. Ultimately, they both exemplify the courage needed to fulfill a greater purpose. Mulan, a young Chinese woman, lacks social status within her society, facing limitations on her actions…

“We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it” . In co-operation President Clinton and Prime Minister Blair are renowned for being capable and powerful politicians, be it through the media or through the publics own perceptions this has been shown through high profile world politics in which both men…

Intro 1. When the plague comes to the town of Eyam in the book; Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks, we see many interesting reactions from the residents. The most interesting and maybe contrasting to the times is the reactions of Anna Frith, but is she really the hero of the hour? When one looks…

“The Gest of Robin Hood” is an epic poem showing us how Robin Hood himself, is an outlaw and yeoman of Barnsdale. The title “The Gest of Robin Hood” comes from the Latin term, res gestae, meaning things done. Considering we no longer use this type of language a direct translation would be, “A Deed…

The Hero Cycle of Hercules Hercules is the most popular hero in all Greek mythology. However, the question that arises in one’s mind is what is so special about him? It could be that he is the son of the ruler of the Gods, Zeus. It could be the obvious repugnance of Hera, the god…

The Central purpose of The Unknown Citizen, by W.H. Auden and Departmental, by Robert Frost is very similar. Both authors discuss modern society and how individuals’ lives are nothing when looking at the big picture of society. They would like people to understand what society has become. They both use a great deal of satire…

General Information Achilles is widely believed to be one of the greatest heroes of the Trojan War and also the most handsome, the quickest and one of the strongest warriors during the war. According to Encyclopedia Mythica, one of his greatest achievements was when he defeated Hector, who was one of the greatest warriors among…

The book Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave is a short book, but it has a very powerful message. The oppression faced by Frederick Douglass was horrifying, but he managed to overcome everything to become a hero. His life as a slave did not discourage him from giving up on freedom….