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Hamlet’s character revealed. a. The soliloquies show that Hamlet is an intelligent man being able to plot revenge on his Uncle, while giving the idea that he was insane. b. Hamlet’s loyalty to his father even in death is also shown in the soliloquies. c. Hamlet’s desire to kill himself is evident, but he is…

Act I, Scene i:The play begins on the outer ramparts of Elsinore castle. It is late and Francisco, a guard, is on duty waiting for Bernardo to relieve him from his watch. Francisco is nervous because the previous two nights he and Bernardo have seen a figure who appears to be the ghost of the…

Throughout history, mankind has been fascinated with the supernatural world, one that is both mysterious and intriguing. We can see this in our world today: in religion, on television, in books, and many more. King James was no exception. Published in 1597, his book Demonology proved his attraction to the supernatural subjects. To appeal to…

John Steinbeck argues that writers have a responsibility to uncover and highlight humanity’s flaws, failures, and dangerous desires in order to promote self-improvement. Essentially, authors present stories that expose our weaknesses so readers can learn from them. Arthur Miller’s The Crucible and Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Birthmark both exemplify this idea through irony and characterization. By…

Hero. This word applies to a person who steps out of any planned schedule to do good deeds. They take sacrifices to help others and make an impact on many people’s lives. Heroes inspire others in the same field to emulate them. They often are good people without needing any type of recognition. America needed…

Analyse how the central values portrayed in Pride and Prejudice are creatively reshaped in Letters to Alice. The two texts, Letters to Alice and Pride and Prejudice, mirror and contrast the central values shared and explored by evaluating them; presenting them against Jane Austen’s context and that of Fay Weldon. Mirroring Austen’s novel, Weldon presents…

“The Great Gatsby” is set in 1920s America, a lively and chaotic period. This literary treasure weaves together love, ambition, and tragedy to depict the human experience in all its glory and heartbreak. The enigmatic Jay Gatsby draws readers into his world of lavish parties and tireless pursuit of the American Dream in this enthralling…

William Shakespeare’s tragedy “Macbeth” is renowned for its compelling characters and powerful themes. Among them, Lady Macbeth stands as a complex and enigmatic figure whose ambition and manipulation drive the narrative forward. This article explores Lady Macbeth’s character, intentions, and the enormous influence she has on the play’s events via her key quotations. Lady Macbeth’s…

George Orwell’s Animal Farm clearly illustrates the ignorant gullibility of the general population in any given nation. This aspect of the novel is clearly portrayed by the sheep, the dogs, and Boxer, who represent the general public, the secret police, and the workforce, respectively. The Sheep are quite possibly the most offending character to society…

            “Great Gatsby” by Scott Fitzgerald is one of the best American novels owing to its thematic strength. It reflects “The Jazz Age” of 1920s and the writer artistically examine the theme of aspiration in America during this era. Fitzgerald wrote this novel as a satire on this so called glamorous period. The title per…