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“I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel… ” Mary Shelley, Frankenstein Mankind differs from other species by being intelligent. Intelligence and creativity allows humans to survive despite their relatively inferior physical attributes. Besides these benefits, being intelligent has also inspired fear. Humanity has always been afraid of being the…

The Crucible by Arthur Miller is a play that takes the reader on a journey through the trials of many townspeople who are suspected of witchcraft. As the story unfolds, Reverend John Hale, an expert on witchcraft, starts to question his initial beliefs about the guilt or innocence of those accused. The events and consequences…

Andrew Carnegie and John Muir both grew up in Scotland and soon after moved to the United States to seek a better life where resources were more plentiful. Carnegie and Muir both had a similarity for not only business, but invention as well. Carnegie and Muir both clearly had the ability to become successful businessmen…

Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” and Herman Melville’s “Bartleby, The Scrivener” are two of the most interesting short stories written during their time. Both narrate not only the characters but also reflect the situation happening during that period. They are considered as expressions of the authors’ perceptions of their surroundings and show us that…

Macbeth was not a victim of the Witch’s misleading prophecies and he is guilty of committing murder not because of Lady Macbeth’s manipulation but rather his ambitions to be king and have power. The struggle Macbeth underwent was his desires to get to the throne of Scotland and know right from his rights and wrongs….

A hero, as defined by the dictionary, is someone recognized for their exceptional accomplishments. However, popular opinion describes a hero as someone who selflessly helps others. In Homer’s “The Odyssey,” the protagonist Odysseus meets the dictionary’s criteria for a hero but fails to fulfill the public’s expectations of true heroism. Despite participating in the Trojan…

John Proctor is the main character in Salem. He is a successful and well-respected farmer who chooses not to attend church. Despite being religious himself, Proctor openly denounces the witch trials while hiding a secret that could bring down the main accuser, Abigail Williams. He carries a heavy guilt and relies on his love for…

In 2004, Warner Bros. Pictures released a film adaptation of Homer’s epic, “The Iliad,” which was entitled “Troy. ” The movie was directed by Wolfgang Petersen, based by the screenplay of David Benioff. Although the film credits the work of Homer as an inspiration in artfully bringing the heroic narrative of Achilles to life on…

In an age where English and European literature flourished, the play was perhaps one of the most famous and celebrated. Notably one of the iris of Shakespearean plays to be performed outside of England, it was also one of the most popular in his day, as well as being the most performed Shakespearean play ever,…

rbiltRobber BaronsThe robber barons of the early industrial age, and one modern day baron have been accused of creating monopolies over several different areas. The four barons focused upon are Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Bill Gates. They have all created monopolies over their respected industry. These monopolies eliminated all opposition and left consumers…