Writers Page 48

Mary Catherine Bolton (afterwards Lady Thurlow) (1790-1830) as Ophelia in 1813, opposite John Philip Kemble’s Hamlet While it is known that Richard Burbage played Hamlet in Shakespeare’s time, there is no evidence of who played Ophelia; since there were no professional actresses on the public stage in Elizabethan England, we may be certain that she…

Both Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll House” and Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” explore similar themes and issues. Both plays delve into social struggles, wealth, and gender roles both inside and outside the home. Despite the contrasting backgrounds and social classes of the families portrayed, they exhibit many shared traits. Both the Helmers and…

Lady Macbeth mutters key fragments of an imaginary conversation which she recalls having with her husband Macbeth. Lady Machete’s thoughts are being unraveled and her tortured Imagination Is being set free. ‘Out, damned spot! Out, I say! One; two: why, then ‘its time to dot. In this piece of text Lady Macbeth is calling on…

The Odyssey, a timeless masterpiece, emphasizes the universal significance of family values across cultures. In Homer’s epic poem, Odysseus sets off on a voyage to unfamiliar territories where he encounters mythical creatures. Despite their ill intentions towards him, Odysseus cleverly outwits, survives, and conquers these hostile beings. His unwavering determination and longing to be reunited…

Alienation is a common theme in all writing; however, in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, never has alienation been so vividly accounted. The Scarlet Letter is a story about Hester Prone, a woman who commits adultery against her husband named Roger Chlorinating, with the local reverend named Arthur Timescale; the result Is a strange…

The function of the ‘Rake Figures’ in: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen and The Hard Times by Charles Dickens Primarily the character of rake is defined and recognized for his/her sexual desire and the specific mannerism that he/she adopts to depict this nature of his/her character and they are generally men especially in the…

Another enjoyable Howard Days has come and gone, and it is safe to say that any who attended were glad they did.  The number of attendees on June 10th and 11th seemed to be a bit above average, reflecting a trend toward straining the capacity of current venues and program formats.  The panel audiences are…

William Wordsworth is considered by many to be one of the most efficient. and studied poets of English Literature. With his many endowments. and assistance by his sister. Dorothy Wordsworth. he had produced many narratives and vocals during his period. Wordsworth has been compared to the finest writer in English Literature. William Shakespeare. Wordsworth’s endowment…

The term gothic refers to a genre that came about in the late 18th century. It can be a type of story, clothing, music or literature. A very good example of this type of literature is Mary Shelleys Frankenstein. There is a sense of foreboding throughout the whole novel, which is one of the basic…

Romeo an go from depressed and unhappy because a girl does not love him back, to very happy because he meets another girl that he instantly likes. Before Romeo enters the Caplet’s party, he spills his heart out and tells Benevolent all about how he’s feeling about Rosalie because he is very heart-broken that she…