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HopeI hope I can make it across the border. I hope I can see my friend and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope. (106)Hope Springs Eternal is a story that demonstrates how important it is to keep hope alive. Throughout the entire…

Aphra Behn (1640-1689) was not the first woman writer; neither was she the only woman writer of her day. But Aphra Behn holds the singular distinction of being the first professional woman writer in the English language. That’s right, ladies — Aphra Behn was the first woman writer who did it for money. It was…

In Edgar Allen Poe’s eerie tale “The Cask of Amontillado,” Montresor, the protagonist, embraced his family motto of “No one insults me with impunity.” This motto proved especially significant after Fortunato, a wine connoisseur who had insulted Montresor, became the target of his vengeance. Set during Italy’s Carnival Night, Montresor cunningly lured Fortunato into believing…

In Jane Student’s novel, Pride and Prejudice, Lady Catherine and Elizabeth Bennett are absolute opposites. Lane Austin portrays Elizabeth Bennett as an intelligent, independent, yet strong character, in a soft and feminine manner. The cruel and dominating personality traits are left for characters such as Lady Catherine. In Jane Student’s novel, Pride and Prejudice, Lady…

Macbeth Motif Of Blood Essay, Research Paper In William Shakespeare s Macbeth, the motive of blood dramas an of import factor in the model of the subject. A motive is a methodical attack to bring out the true significance of the drama. Macbeth s tragic defect is that he thinks he can unjustly progress to…

For as long as fathers have had sons the bond has been a strong and awesome one. It’s no wonder two authors from totally different periods of time have chosen this bond as their topic. After reading “Father and Son,” by both Homer and Mary Nagy, the reader would be able to pick out a…

The average twentieth century man’s goal was, in a way, to live alone. The era was an age of growing wealth and exploration for the nation. For the first time, it was common for young men to leave their families and the places they grew up and were familiar with. They traded these locations in…

Think about the last time you judged someone before getting to know them; perhaps a peer at school. These judgments could be about the simplest things, their appearance, behavior, rumors, etc., normally these judgments are proven wrong with the chance of getting to know someone. This “quick-to-judge” behavior is known as prejudice, prejudice never tends…

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a story that takes place among Puritan people, who brand a woman and she learns to cope with their hypocrisy. The narrative delves into Hester’s internal conflicts, her bond with her daughter Pearl, and her journey towards self-acceptance. However, a significant aspect of the book revolves around the…

On Marriage, Fidelity, and the Question of Loyalty: Comparing and Contrasting Hillary Clinton and Linda Loman I.         Introduction             Two of the most discussed women in history are found in separate realms made available to the public:  in the romanticized, imagined world of literature; and the open universe and hard facts of American politics.  Both…