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The Crucible, a play by Arthur Miller, centers around the struggles of defying authority, specifically religious laws that enforce harsh penalties for dissent. John Proctor is the main character in the play and stands out in Salem as one of the few rational individuals who can see through Abigail’s false witchcraft accusations. Despite his imperfections…

Enjoying the freedom of an artist, Fielding in his ‘Tom Jones’ bursts on the literary scene giving thousands of hours for a kind of writing, which is in his own words, “I do not remember to have seen hitherto attempted in our language”. His immediate inspiration was the Spanish Classic, ‘Don Quixote’. However in discussing…

Doctor Faustus, written by Christopher Marlowe, is his most famous play. Marlowe was highly skilled as a playwright and excelled at writing compelling drama. The play centers around the tragedy of Doctor Faustus. Before delving further into the story, it is important to understand the concept of a tragic hero. A tragic hero is the…

The plays protagonist Troy, creates conflict with every character because of his Judgmental nature and contrived haughty perception of himself. Through numerous stories that he re-cants Troy embellishes his experiences to cast himself in a righteous light. Contrary, to the stories he tells, his behavior expose Troy as a foolish man that does irrational things….

1. Huckleberry Finn, the protagonist of the novel, has a strong moral and is able to make judgments base on his own principles. Growing up uneducated and having little care from his parents has made Huck an outcast of the society. All the hardships that he encountered have made him extremely independent for a boy…

In the third passage, from Oedipus the King, Sophocles reveals the importance of self-knowledge to rid of the illusions that fate can be escaped. Tiresias provides insight and truth to an ignorant and proud Oedipus. Oedipus holds the misconception that his worldly knowledge and power over Thebes provides him with enough insight to realize that…

There are varying perspectives worldwide on the definition of a hero. They can manifest in diverse forms and possess distinct qualities, values, and beliefs. In my perspective, heroes display unwavering dedication to shielding others from harm. They invest their utmost energy into guaranteeing your safety and willingly imparting essential knowledge for survival. The value of…

Discuss the poem It Feels a Shame to be Alive, by Emily Dickonson in conjuction with Jay Parini’s statement “poetry gives voice to what is not usually said” The American Civil War was one of the most violent eras of American history. It was during this period that the poems written by Emily Dickinson carry…

Introduction             Heroes are depicted in literature in various ways. Homer, the author of epic poems “Iliad” and “The Odyssey” has portrayed his characters as heroes in his works. In Homeric culture, heroes strive to uphold their personal honor, for them honor was more important than their lives. The protagonists in his works are presented…

There are many unique features that make up a heroine of a story. Generally, the hero or heroine is the main protagonist of the story, and they are likely to be a very strong and extraordinary character. This strength is not just physically, but also emotionally and intellectually. Their bravery and luck tends to get…