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An unfortunately common critique Desdemona’s character in Othello is that she presents a passive character, who is virtuous, yet lacks any real depth or resolve, and thus the tragedy is unfortunately hollow because of this problem. This critic is not well founded, as Desdemona, on the contrary, presents an image of a woman going against…

In the novel, The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, symbolism adds deepness to the narrative, without presenting confusion. Fitzgerald ’ s symbols are big, concrete and obvious. Examples of this symbolism are the vale of ashes, T. J. Eckleburg ’ s immense bluish eyes, and the green visible radiation on the Buchanan dock which…

Macbeth is an intriguing character, with the ongoing debate of whether he is a hero or a villain. His journey involves encountering both favorable and unfavorable circumstances. In a brief timeframe, he transitions from being hailed as “brave Macbeth” to becoming a “bloodier villain.” Multiple factors contribute to Macbeth’s fluctuating fortunes, including his choice to…

By examining “Othello” from a feminist viewpoint, we can see the contrasting social values and roles of women in Elizabethan society. This analysis helps us comprehend the societal expectations for women in a patriarchal system, the privileges men enjoyed in marriage, and the limitations placed on female identity. Consistent with both Elizabethan norms and Shakespeare’s…

This essay I am writing will compare how Steinbeck, the author of the novel and Siniise, the director of the film both achieve similar effects on their portrayal of characters, creation of atmosphere and use of dialogue. There are also significant differences in the ways each person creates the atmosphere such as Siniise not including…

In 19th century England. manners played a large function. In her book Pride and Prejudice. Jane Austen portrays many different facets of English societal manners in the 1800s. and these aspects of English etiquette. including going etiquette. societal properness. and dancing. greatly affect the secret plan of the book. One facet of English societal etiquette…

People cry for endless amounts of reasons: pain, sadness, sickness, and even happiness. In The Body by Stephen King, a motif of crying is used throughout the novella. Teddy is moved to tears when someone insults his father. Chris cries because he realizes he cannot be a hero. Gordie has tears because he ultimately realizes…

In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the acquisition of knowledge is depicted as dangerous, and the novel supports Victor Frankenstein’s belief that a man is happier if he remains ignorant of the world beyond his native town. Shelley’s work examines the consequences of pursuing knowledge and science, emphasizing the risks involved in delving into these areas. The…

Macbeth is one of the many plays that were written by William Shakespeare. It was written in 1605, it is based on a true-life story of ‘The History of Scotland’. Shakespeare mainly wrote his plays to entertain royalty. Shakespeare’s play is much more than a dramatic re-writing of the historical facts. He made many changes…

Juliet Capulet is portrayed as a young girl who is on the verge of maturity. At the beginning of the play, she is seen as a obedient child who tries to love Paris, a man arranged for her by Lady Montague. However, her ways of being obedient and her understanding of love are quite childish….