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‘Macbeth’ is a play of witchcraft, deceit, and murder. Written for King James I in 1606 by William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616), the play lives on to capture the imaginations of audiences almost 400 years later. It talks of a King, made so through treason, and impassioned by his greed and ambition, and his wife…

Question Number One             In his introductory essay on Homer’s The Odyssey, Bernard Knox states that the term ‘odyssey’ refers to “a series of adventurous journeys usually marked by many changes of fortune” (3).Knox claims that this definition of the term was derived from the Greek word ‘odusseia’ which may be literally understood as “the…

Since both the movies are great stories, I found it difficult to come at a conclusion to say which one’s better. But after thoroughly analyzing both masterpieces, I came to the conclusion hat the Romeo and Juliet has made a greater contribution literature than the pride and prejudice. BACKGROUND Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare…

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…

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…

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910), an American writer and humorist, gained fame for his comedy, sharp social satire, authentic portrayal of place and language, memorable characters, and his disdain for hypocrisy and oppression. He was born in Florida, Missouri but moved to Hannibal at the age of four with his family. He received education in public…

D. H Lawrence’s poem “Piano” shows a man recalling his childhood as he is listening to a woman singing. This poem is laden with nostalgia and pathos; the speaker is longing for the simplicity and comfort of years gone by. This poem has a very slow, harmonious tone, which is accentuated by its structure and…

In his novel As I Lay Dying, William Faulkner employs a distinctive approach to language. Language serves as a means of revealing thoughts and emotions, allowing Faulkner to convey each character’s individual state of mind. Furthermore, he utilizes language to establish a distinction between mere linguistic expression and genuine emotional expression. Faulkner illustrates the limitations…

The Tell Tale Heart is a short story about the murder of an elderly man. In this story the narrator who is also the murderer is insane. This of course, is not everyone’s belief. Some believe the murderer is a calculated killer. The point of this essay, is to prove that the Murderer is insane….

Protagonist: Romeo – The son and heir of Montague and Lady Montague. A young man of about sixteen, Romeo is handsome, intelligent, and sensitive. Though impulsive and immature, his idealism and passion make him an extremely likable character. He lives in the middle of a violent feud between his family and the Capulets, but he…