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Many Howard fans consider his heroines such as Dark Agnes, Belit, Valeria and Red Sonya, with their swords and pistols, to be the only strong women in his fiction. But skill with weapons is not the only way for women to control the decisions and issues that shape their lives. Howard also created women with…

Was Hamlet insane? Scholars have debated this question ever since Shakespeare presented this play to the public. Although I am not a scholar, I believe that there is enough evidence in the play to suggest Hamlet had been sane. He may have been depressed and angry however this was due to the treachery and betrayal…

Magical realism, a literary style that has its roots in Latin American literature, seamlessly blends the everyday reality with the supernatural, often introducing elements of fantasy into a realistic environment. It doesn’t ask the reader to suspend disbelief or enter a fantastical realm; instead, it invites them to envision a world where the extraordinary coexists…

With close reference to the extract, show how William Gilding creates mood and atmosphere here. (10) In this extract, we notice that it is the ending events of the novel. So, we can identify that all chaos and destructive events have taken place; as a result, their impacts upon the characters have taken their toll….

Tess of the dUrbervillesThrough life people may fault, or get on the wrong side of the tracks. Yet hopefully they keep faith and then willingly they may recoup and redeem themselves by recovering. Many believe that, Tess in, Tess of the dUrbervilles was a great example of this. In Hardys Victorian age novel, Tess of…

The episode Fresh Hare of the Loony Tunes is a classic interactive situation between a white, ambitious, American named Elmer FUD and Bugs Bunny, the comical, laid- back, carrot-eating bunny rabbit. It entirely involves Elmer trying to catch the UN- catchalls Bugs while Bugs sets up obstacles and traps for Elmer to amuse himself and…

Scott Fitzgerald implements many symbols in The Great Gatsby, developing. A hidden theme or meaning behind each that apply towards the characters. Used for character development, Fitzgerald connects symbols to characters. To expose their inner thoughts, desires, and flaws through the symbol’s connotations. He depicts these concealed qualities of the characters, for they are never…

In To Kill a Mockingbird Dill Harris is a very imaginative kid, curious, and amicable because it is his way of coping with his dismal childhood. Dill wants to be in a totally different world; he desires to escape from the pains of reality. He also sees new joys in his audacious friends, Jem and…

Here in Canada, we do not have the death penalty as punishment. Our judicial system shows mercy even to the worst of criminals by sparing their lives. Yet even to this day, in some countries like the USA, the death penalty still exists for some cases. It is truly shocking that we still do not…

Literary enthusiasts often celebrate F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” for its intricate character development, captivating storyline, and exquisite prose. Perhaps one of the novel’s most dissected aspects is its poignant last line: “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” This line encapsulates the novel’s essence, themes, and…