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The way a character gets its reputation is affected by the way the reader and other characters view them, and that perspective can change at any point throughout the storyline. In Shakespeare’s play The Merchant of Venice, Shylock is presented as the most developed character. Shakespeare purposely creates both an antagonist and protagonist in Shylock,…

Literary devices employed by Shakespeare in Macbeth’s words in Act 4 Scene 1 of the play Macbeth Symbolism: the apparitions’ appearances each symbolise something, the first, a bloody head in a helmet, symbolises Macbeth and his inevitable death. The second, a bloody child, symbolises Macduff, who had been “untimely ripp’d” (born of a C-section), and…

            It is extremely crucial for an author to wisely utilize the literary elements to convey his message clearly.  Through the proper choice, a fiction writer can easily make his or her storytelling more effective and powerful.  A perfect example would be Edgar Allan Poe and how he used the point of view to express…

Different societies possess attributes that steer the vibe of the community. Created by organized government, laws attempt to create a harmonious and civil coalition of people while addressing the majority’s necessities and desires. Nonetheless, government fails to produce a balance of restrictions, thus fabricating dystopian conditions instead of utopian conditions. Ayn Rand’s novella Anthem, William…

I remember believing that no matter what I did, I would never accomplish riding a bike by myself. In the summer of fifth grade, my friend Amy gave me bike lessons. I always felt confident riding with Amy because she would hold onto the bike, and I knew I would not fall. One day, she…

Golding’s novel intertwines adventure and mystery, with a central focus on its title. In contrast to other writers, William Golding appears to have deliberately chosen a title that may not initially convey the true nature of the book’s thrilling exploits and primal brutality. Nevertheless, upon closer scrutiny, it becomes apparent that the title adeptly encapsulates…

He is a Jewish moneylender who earns his living by charging interest on money he loans (like modern banks). He often speaks prose in the play, which marks him out as an outsider. He is persecuted by all the non-Jews he knows: He tells Antonio, “suff’rance is the badge of all our tribe”. He is…

A major tenet of the ‘Five Stages’ theory which is vital to understanding its practical use is that one is not required to go through the five stages in order, nor is one required to go through all five stages. This is especially important because as a single family, the Danes do not go through…

Alienation and Isolation Alienation and isolation have been apparent in society since the beginning of man. When an individual stumbles outside the realm of social normality they are viewed as degradation to society or a threat to normal society. (“Truthmove” 2012) In the gothic tale of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley frequently displays the many different forms…

The techniques Iago uses enable the reader to appreciate his full wickedness. It also gives the audience an insight into the hysterical jealousy of Othello, which rapidly gets out of control – an emotion based entirely upon Iago’s potent influence and manipulation. The famous corruption scene in Othello is Act III Scene III. It reveals…