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Word Count: 365In the play “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller,Miller displays how easily people can be fooled by theinnocence of youth. He also exposes the gullibility ofcommon people, even people such as Danforth andHathorne, who play the role of the “wise” judges. A singlegirl, Abigail, causes the downfall of the whole society. Abigail scares the…

Resurrection is a powerful theme found throughout the plot of ATale of Two Cities. Many of the characters in the novel are involved withthe intertwining themes of love, redemption, and good versus evil. Thetheme of resurrection involves certain aspects of all of these themes andbrings the story together. Dr. Manette is the first person to…

The wealthy lifestyles of the Buchanans and Miss Jordan have corrupted their lives morally. Their abundance of money has resulted in boredom, influencing their outlook on life and how they treat others in a self-centered manner. However, each person showcases their vanity differently. For example, Tom Buchanan holds the belief that white civilization is crumbling…

            In “The Lottery,” by holding the lottery every year, the community gains a sense of security. They are convinced that the lottery will keep them safe. Old Man Warner says, “Next thing you know, they’ll be wanting to go back to living in caves, nobody work any more, live hat way for a while….

Ernest Hemingway, a beloved American author, had a significant worldwide influence through his writings. His books reflect his adventurous and experiential life, demonstrating how a writer’s own experiences can captivate readers without becoming too personal. Hemingway’s bold and imaginative life greatly shaped the 20th century. Ernest Hemingway was born in 1899 in Oak Park, Illinois…

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark is one of William Shakespeare’s tragic masterpieces depicting the complications, conflict and fall of the protagonist; at the same time, voicing the universal pathos of a man trapped by the role and responsibilities of avenging his father’s assassination. Hamlet the prince of Denmark is often labeled as a procrastinator but throughout…

In Edgar Allen Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado, Montresor and his victim, Fortunato, embody the dark side of human nature. Montresor, a manipulative and vengeful person, is responsible for the death of Fortunato, who has wronged him. Montresor’s actions, words, and thoughts reveal his carefully executed plan for revenge. The story unfolds in Italy during…

“You are of the new gang–the gang of virtue” (Conrad, 1898). This is part of the conversation between the brick maker and Marlow. This is just after Marlow has heard of the name of Mr. Kurtz and what his mission is supposed to be. Somehow, Marlow finds himself in the quarters of the brick maker….

The Odyssey, an esteemed epic poem authored by the Greek poet Homer, is widely considered one of the greatest works ever written. However, this revered status remained unchallenged until Star Wars emerged – a futuristic interpretation of The Odyssey. George Lucas wrote and released this highly successful film on May 25, 1977, which gained acclaim…

This novel depicts the ability of creation. Frankenstein revolves round the pursue of discovering innovative technology and reveling new sorts of knowledge. Throughout Frankenstein, the characters’ fascination revolves primarily around knowledge that limits their experience to undergo sympathy upon a level that allows satisfaction and joy in life. In the novel Frankenstein, Mary Shelley portrays…