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The cycle of life and death is always evident in life. Death is as natural as birth. The difference is the way by which the death reaches a person and that person faces the situation. In the “Law of life” by Jack London, that law becomes much more must-accepted in the situation of a tribe…

The Swordsmanship of Robert E. Howard Just as in medieval times most men carried swords but the majority were neither duelists nor skilled fencers. (CL2.103) Given Robert E. Howard’s lack of access to fencing instructors (CL3.242), never having entered the military or other occupation where he could receive weapons training, and the general absence of…

In the late 1800s, Thomas Hardy wrote a novel that is notable for its tragic portrayal, a recurring theme seen in his other works. The conclusion of the story is also tragic, reflecting Hardy’s belief in fate and drawing parallels to Greek tragedies. Interestingly, the novel mirrors the structure and themes explored by Aristotle in…

Macbeth: Macbeth A Murderer?At the end of the play, Malcolm refers to Macbeth and Lady Macbeth as:’…this dead butcher and his fiend-like queen…’, consider the accuracy ofMalcolm’s judgment by reference to their speeches and actions throughout theplay. (2,5 pages)In Malcolm’s eyes, the Macbeths are just tyrannical murderers who snatched thethrone away from him and his…

What connections have you found between the ways in which Plate and Hughes write about the relationship between the individual and nature? Sylvia Plate and Ted Hughes both discuss the relationship between the individual and nature in their poetry. Withering heights’ and ‘Spinster’ by Sylvia Plate discuss the relationship between the individual and nature in…

In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, a group of young British school boys find themselves stranded on a deserted island after their plane is shot down. Scattered throughout the island and lacking adult supervision, the boys face a challenging predicament. Two boys discover a conch shell, which soon becomes a symbol of order and…

Is there enough evidence in the play to suggest that Lady Macbeth is a fiend- like Queen or do you retain a degree of sympathy for her? I don’t think there is a simple answer to this question. I believe that Lady Macbeth did have some human emotions; however she had a dark side. Personally,…

Kink believes the pearl is evil because so far the pearl has brought them nothing UT bad luck to their family. If this novel would have ended even slightly different it could have changed the characters lives dramatically. If the ending in The Pearl was changed, the characters emotions and final actions would be completely…

According to Ugo Betti, “’Mad’ is a term we use to describe a man who is obsessed with one idea and nothing else.” Everyone is obsessed with something, and that one thing can control someone’s thoughts and actions; whether it’s a new song on the radio, the newest style of clothing, or their favorite celebrity….

The Life and Writings of Sylvia Plath After reading and discussing many poets and their written work, I have realized that not only pain, but any emotion that the poet is feeling, plays a large part in how the poems express themselves through their writing. I have chosen to explore Sylvia Plath and the poems…