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According to The Oxford Companion to English Literature (Oxford University Press, New York, 1985), a Byronic hero is characterized as “proud, moody, cynical, with defiance on his brow, and misery in his heart…implacable in revenge, yet capable of deep and strong affection.” In Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering Heights,” the main character Heathcliff perfectly exemplifies this definition….

China Becoming a Superpower? China, in many ways is becoming a superpower. Not everyone agrees with this. How could China be a superpower to the United States? There are five factors a country can become a superpower, economically, culturally, politically, technology, and military. China has all of these factors. China has the second – highest…

Elizabeth Proctor and Abigail Williams are two of import adult females in The Crucible. They are fundamentally opposite of each other. which makes their characters vital to the narrative. Both Elizabeth’s and Abigail’s functions in the narrative can be determined by comparing what each adult females represents. what motivates them. and what they cause in…

According to Nat Hentoff, an expert on the First Amendment and a scholar of Twain, readers of Huck Finn can grasp Twain’s opposition to slavery and its resulting suffering. In his article “Expelling ‘Huck Finn’,” Hentoff argues that despite concerns about teaching controversial books in schools, it is crucial to educate students about the topics…

Houck allows his own logic to realize what is good and bad, rather than blindly following his elders’ teachings. At the beginning of the novel, Houck shows his skepticism of the values that society imposes when the Widow Douglas attempts to sic “civilize” him. Houck describes his life with the Widow as ” regular and…

Initially, Oedipus and Creon may seem like individuals with contrasting traits. However, as the story unfolds, their characters and destinies become increasingly alike. In Sophocles’s play “Oedipus the King,” Oedipus and Creon exhibit starkly contrasting personalities. Oedipus lacks tact and acts without considering the consequences, whereas Creon demonstrates wisdom and caution. In “Oedipus the King,”…

Beowulf demonstrates his strength and bravery, establishing himself as a true epic hero. He conquers several monsters, such as the fearsome Grendel, showcasing his heroic qualities. Furthermore, the story reveals Beowulf’s noble ancestry and high status through the statement that Higlac is his relative. “Higlac is my cousin and my king” (143), Beowulf explicitly declares,…

Oedipus RexIn many plays a character has a misconception of his her self and/or hisor her world. When this misconception is destroyed it can be a major turningpoint in the story. “Oedipus Rex” by Sophocles is one such story. In the storyOedipus has such a misconception where he thinks he has a good life, but…

As you read through the excerpts of “Beowulf,” pay careful attention to the qualities demonstrated by each character in the epic. Record your observations and evidence from the text that supports your thinking in the graphic organizers provided. Include at least five observations for each character. The notes you record will help you answer the…

“Life, woman, life is God’s most precious gift; no principle, however glorious, may justify the taking of it” (Reverend Hale, 138). Reverend Parris believed that there was witches among the people of Salem. He wanted them brought forward and executed if they would not come to God and confess their sins. Abigail Williams believed that…