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There is prejudice and violence throughout the novel. Very few characters have the relationship that Lennie and George enjoy: One based on friendship, talking and support. Most characters are in conflict with one another and the threat of violence hangs heavy throughout. One of the reasons that some characters get into violent situations is because…

‘Great Expectations’ is a book about the story of a boy going from being a young working class child, to becoming a gentleman. The story is set in the 19th century when there was a huge gap between rich and poor in society.Pip is a poor working class boy, taken in by his mothers sister…

ad Iliad essaysCharacter of Achilles in Homer’s IliadThe Iliad may be seen as an account of the circumstances that irrevocably alter the life of one man: Achilles, one of the greatest warriors. Throughout the course of the poem Achilles goes through many ordeals that change his character immensely. Starting with his quarrel with Agamemnon and…

‘The Sick Rose’ was a poem written by William Blake who originated from London. He was a profoundly religious man, and his spiritual life inspired his writing and paintings. Although he was Christian, he did not go by the rules, as he believed in having his own freedom in life. He published numerous collections of…

The character of Hamlet in William Shakespeare’s Tragic History of Hamlet experiences a fluctuation between sanity and insanity. When he desires to take revenge, Hamlet pretends to be crazy, referred to as an “antic disposition” (I. V. 463). However, when he deems it necessary, Hamlet reverts back to his logical state. Hamlet himself acknowledges that…

Ernest Hemingway’s “Cat in the Rain” and “Hills Like White Elephants” describe a theme of difference between husband’s desires and wife’s desires. Both stories have the same conflict about an inconsiderate husband who always ignores his wife’s desire. The husband is not a family man. He indirectly shows that he doesn’t enjoy being with his…

Harper Lee’s descriptions are vivid and cinematographic- one of the reasons. Perhaps why the novel translated so well into film. Referring to the epigraph and what it tells the reader about key themes will help to show your awareness of authorial purpose. Referring to any symbolism used by the author can be effective- for instance,…

It appears that I have been stranded on this island for an eternity. Our sole opportunity of being rescued was foiled by the hunters, now recognized as Jack and his group. Their responsibility was to maintain the fire always, enabling a passing ship to spot the smoke and come to our aid. Clearly, this basic…

The Elizabethans believed that all creatures in the world had an order where they belonged in the “grand scheme of things.” They believed that God had the most power, then his angels, then the king, then the lords and ladies, then the rich people, then the poor people and finally the animals and creatures of…

Traditions and rituals are important elements which partially define and distinguish a culture. However, blindly-following these traditions that are meant to culturally strengthen a group can result in extreme situations in real life. Some people seem to have lost their direct connection with the tradition and are simply inclining to the benefits it will bring….