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Cuchulainn, a heroic warrior, is referred to as both the Hercules and Achilles of Ireland. Fedelm, the prophetess, describes him as “full of fame. ” Like Hercules, Cuchulainn had superhuman strength. He had a “warrior’s fist, the arm of a prodigy. ” He was also able to outdo all Ulster warriors with his “brilliance and…

Great literature has ever run into great contention. such as classics like The Catcher and the Rye by J. D. Salinger. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. and of class The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is of the jokes of a 13-year-old Huck. and big blowout…

Throughout history there have been many people known as heroes. Most of these people have done fantastic things to assist society. However. in literature there is another type of hero. the tragic hero. While tragic heroes do fantastic things excessively. they besides have a character defect that causes their ruin along with others. This essay…

Last month at the Windy City Pulp and Paper Convention held near Chicago, longtime Friend of TGR and contributor Charles Saunders scored an award for his pulp novel Damballa, winning The Pulp Factory Award for Best Pulp Novel of 2011. Of course, most readers of this blog are familiar with Charles’ sword and sorcery hero…

As children grow up in a dysfunctional family, they experience trauma and pain from their parent’s actions, words, and attitudes. With this trauma experienced, they grew up changed; different from other children. The parent’s behavior affects them and whether they like it or not, sometimes it can influence them, and they can react against it…

Stephen Crane, an avant-garde writer of his time, compelled his readers to delve deeper into his written words in search of a more emphasized and profound moral in the majority of his tales. In most of his work, Crane adheres strictly to a predetermined structure. His narratives typically explore the physical, emotional, and intellectual reactions…

Oedipus Rex is one of the tragedies of Sophocles. Oedipus is a king and has the strength and the power of a king. For that reason Oedipus suffers from a tragic flaw which is his excessive pride. This pride makes him fall from status. Also, Oedipus is responsible for his downfall. We can see his…

Aristotle’s definition for a tragic hero is one who is not in control of his own fate, but instead is ruled by the gods in one fashion or another.  The tragic hero for Aristotle is tragic because of their lack of control or will in the face of their predetermined future and downfall.  In comparing…

When you think of the word “hero,” what comes to mind? Most likely, a person who possesses great skill and courage, who uses those attributes to help others in various ways. However, when it comes to Beowulf, he may not be the first thing that pops into your head. Nevertheless, Beowulf perfectly exemplifies the qualities…

The Crucible is a drama of the Salem witchery tests that took topographic point in Salem Massachusetts. The villagers suspect witchery after happening out about a miss who is non reacting to anything. she seems to be ill. Abigail Williams had an matter with John Proctor. Abigail shortly wishes Elizabeth Proctor were dead. Abigail turns…