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Cervo, Nathan A. “Yeats’ ‘Among School Children.” Explicator Fall (2001): p 30-31. This piece discusses arguably one of the more interesting works of Yeats entitled “among School Children”.  The discussion revolves around how W.B Yeats deconstructs the value of the things that are taught by kindly nuns to the children under their supposed care.  It…

Fitzgerald uses the similarities between the poor and the rich to enforce his opinion and his characterization of the upper class. The new rich represented by West Egg have newly accumulated wealth and lack any connections which they make up with lavish displays. They lack social grace and taste evidently seen in Gatsby flamboyant mansion…

What Ghosts Do Act one, Scene 1 Background As Horatio, Barnardo, and Marcellus confront and then discuss the ghost that has appeared to them, they demonstrate some superstitions and beliefs that they have about ghosts. Directions Reread the following lines and describe what assumptions the speakers are making about the ghost and ghosts in general….

An argument made is whether Claudia or Hamlet would make a better Prince. Both of which, use their power to try and make a better good; however, Claudia uses his by murder and Hamlet uses his to get revenge. By following the Machiavellian traits, one can inquire that Hamlet would be a rightful Prince. Hamlet…

In the short story “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker is a story about a mother and her two daughters in which one comes back home to visit the family. The history behind the author is she is a highly acclaimed novelist. She experienced her first collection of poetry, in which was published in 1968. The…

Propaganda Currently, propaganda is being projected to Americans all across the United States every time they turn on a radio, television or look at a billboard. Nearly every politician is using these promotional opportunities to influence the minds’ of citizens before the upcoming election. Whether they are aware of it or not, these Americans are…

Secrets, lies, jealousy, and rumors are a lethal combination which not only destroy lives but also cause multiple murders. Jay Gatsby, the character in Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, and Iago from Shakespeare’s play Othello are consumed with chasing a dream and are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. Gatsby met…

William Shakespeare one time said, “ For I have sworn thee carnival, and thought thee bright, who art every bit black as snake pit, every bit dark as night. ” Deception plays a large portion in the drama Macbeth. The drama is about a male monarch who is murdered by one of his most sure…

In the narrative To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, Atticus is a really brave character. In the fresh Atticus tried every manner to assist others, who were in the demand of it. First of all it is brave of Atticus to take the Tom Robinson instance. Even his ain household disagreed of taking the…

The play Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare in the late 16th century, and is set in the city of Verona. There are two feuding families who are expected to despise each other and show no fear. This bitter hatred leads to the loss of innocent lives, such as when Tybalt is killed….