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Hamlet, one of the most famous literary pieces worldwide, is also recognized as a distinguished work of art. One aspect that contributes to the prestige of this play is how the story unfolds. Throughout history, Shakespeare has been known for crafting exceptional opening scenes for his plays. Analyzing Act 1, Scene 1 of Hamlet allows…

In the classic novel Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad takes us on a journey intothe soul of man. When the character of Marlow travels into the jungle of Africa to findKurtz, he realizes that he is in a place where the rules of society no longer constrainhuman nature, and the frightening truths about human beings…

Shakespeare’s Act 1 Scene 7 and Act 2 Scene 2 in Macbeth are dramatic in their delivery. Shakespeare, an Elizabethan writer who never published his plays, wrote Macbeth. This play loosely draws upon real events but lacks historical accuracy. Set in 11th century Scotland and England, it was written by Shakespeare in 1606. The Elizabethans…

Both books explore the consequences of sin when living in a puritan society in the early days of the Massachusetts colony. The setting in which The Scarlet Letter and the Crucible take place is very important to the stories. Both books take time around the late 1700 and early 1800 in the Massachusetts, colonies in…

The passage from the Scarlet Letter, written by Hawthorne, illustrates the door of the Jail and a rose bush beside it. Hawthorne explains that the door, much like anything associated with crime, never had a youthful phase. Meanwhile, the rose bush in June adorns delicate gems, which one might imagine offer fragrance and fragile beauty…

With “The Black Stranger,” Howard and Conan return to the forests, rivers and forts of the Pictish Wilderness, which serves as a Hyborian version of the American frontier. The story might have been intended as a  sequel to “Beyond the Black River.”  However, Weird Tales editor Farnsworth Wright rejected the story; perhaps a bit peeved at…

“Patriarchate lovers” The universal appeal of Sphygmomanometer and Juliet is based upon the realistic personalities of the two main characters. Although they have flaws, many people connect with the young lovers, their unrepressed emotions, and their tragedy. For this reason, both Romeo and Gullet’s characters lead to their misfortunes and their deaths. Juliet is romantic,…

In 1846, Edgar Allan Poe published his work, “The Cask of Amontillado. ” The story is told from the perspective of Montresor, who seeks revenge on Fortunato, a man who has given Montresor many reasons to avenge him. The story begins with Montresor describing his dark feelings toward Fortunato, giving reason for his dismal intentions…

The translation of this line is o increase the hardships and misfortunes of the mortals (human beings) around them. The witches repeat this line thrice In this scene; the number three associating with evil and the witches clearly intending to want to Increase the hardships of mankind for their mere satisfaction and entertainment. I By…

Charles Dickens is a celebrated British novelist, born on Friday, February 7, 1812, in Portsea England, to John Dickens, a clerk in the navy wage office, and Elizabeth Dickens. Charles Dickens was the 2nd of eight kids. As a kid Dickens attended school in Chatham, London. Dickens found many of his inspirations in his ain…