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Disguise plays a fundamental role in the sixteenth century play William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. The characters disguise themselves not only through physical costumes, but also by masking their feelings and emotions”. The masking of feelings is much more effective than any form of physical costume, because a costume is merely another layer…

Often, people and groups, in an attempt to create a better, more perfect, society, end up creating just the opposite.  This opposite is termed a dystopian society and is the subject of George Orwell’s novel 1984.  In this novel, Orwell uses literary devices such as metaphor, symbolism and diction to further his theme that totalitarianism,…

Homer is an important character in the novel Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden because he is one of Ellie’s most trusted friends. Due to the challenges and trauma the war has put him through and a special connection with a girl named Fi, Homer has had the greatest character development. From being…

Choose a scene which you consider to be a turning point and explain in detail and with some reference to the rest of the play why it is dramatic and significant. Refer to language, themes and characterisation. A turning point is a time in a plot where actions cause a character to develop from their…

Niccolo Machiavelli presents a contrasting perspective on governing a state in his book “The Prince” compared to the humanists of his time. According to Machiavelli, the ruling Prince should possess complete authority over all aspects of the state and should implement policies that serve their own best interests, such as gaining, maintaining, and expanding political…

Love is not simply just an emotion, Love is not just a feeling Love is an action. Love is there when love is not returned. The average person spends a majority of their young life dreaming about a perfect love. Yet, they are not prepared for the consequences that usually come along with love if…

In the world of economic suffering and social isolation, John Steinbeck’s novella “Of Mice and Men” depicts a variety of people who battle with loneliness and unrealized goals. Candy, an elderly ranch worker who represents the catastrophic repercussions of loneliness and the loss of aspirations, is one such figure. In this article, Candy’s place in…

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a story about a scientist and the monster that he created. The scientist and the monster in the story keep trying to find their places in the society. In the story, one of main topics is the pursuit of self-definition. Victor Frankenstein is the scientist who creates the monster. When he…

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is a romantic tragedy that expresses true love as well as main elements such as loyalty and betrayal and this essay will discuss how they all are equal parts of the play. There is loyalty between friends and family, betrayal against Romeo and Juliet and there is true love,…

The reputation and good name of a family was of premier importance in the 16th and 17th centuries when Romeo and Juliet was first written and performed.  Shakespeare’s audience would certainly understand the value of a name and the need to protect it from any association that would taint it.  In this play, Juliet, a…