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Machiavelli, in “The Prince” and Lao-Tzu in “”Thoughts from the Tao-te Ching” have very opposing views. In their writings, they differ on topics such as qualities of a leader, functions of government, and human nature and the world around them. Here I will describe each of their views and compare the differences. Both Machiavelli and…

While his greatness does not lie in the adoption of this common way of writing, it lies in his fallibleness and starriest in his writing in the process Of employing the approach Of antithesis. (Key words) antithesis, comparison, beauty, nature, human William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and…

The Crucible is a movie based on the true story about the witch trials that were held in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. The movie is historically correct is the aspect that the trials started off from a group of girls trying to stay out of trouble by accusing people in the village that they casted…

People always say that Hemingway was a simple writer. People like Harry Levin, who pointed out the “biggest weakness of Hemingway’s writing is the lack of complex syntax and diction, but Hemingway must be praised for his ability to convey action”, which, while it may be somewhat true, does not take away from the overall…

Part I: The Empowered Woman The October 1873 issue of Brownson’s Quarterly Review printed “The Woman in Question.” Written by Brownson himself, it set forth the role of women in society: We do not believe women, unless we acknowledge individual exceptions, are fit to have their own head. The most degraded of the savage tribes are…

“She was drinking in the very elixir of life” and for the first time Louise truly live, breathed, and existed in a society dominated by men, and in a her own world controlled by her husband.  Louise Mallard is the central character to Kate Chopin’s short story “The Story of an Hour” and is offered…

A brother. a boy. a friend. Tom Wingfield the storyteller and a character in the drama. The Glass Menagerie. which is based on Toms memory of his many experiences populating with his Dendranthema grandifloruom and sister during the Great Depression. As this is a remembrance. the drama has a difficult clip showing the events objectively…

In George Orwell’s book Animal Farm, a new political party called Animalism is formed within the animal society. This party is not only similar to Communism in theory but also in practice. The name Animalism bears a resemblance to Communism in terms of pronunciation. However, Animalism encompasses much more than just its name, evoking thoughts…

“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” (Hamlet, Ace 2, Scene 2) I chose it because I used it in a conversation. During a conversation with my mom about Toyota’s recall issues, I shared a quote: “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” She disagreed,…

The presence of supernatural forces in Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ creates much of the play’s tension and suspense. These supernatural apparitions profoundly affect Macbeth and ultimately lead to his moral decay. Macbeth’s ambition is fueled by the prophecies of the three witches, and unlike Banquo, he is willing to do whatever it takes to ensure their fulfillment….