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William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in history, showcases a fabricated tragedy in his famous novel Othello, where the truth about the characters ultimately emerges. Shakespeare’s unmatched ability to keenly observe and express himself has made him stand above all other writers, particularly when he captures the essence of life in the 16th century. In that…

A tragedy is a dramatic composition with a serious theme, typically that of a read person destined through a flaw of character or conflict with some overpowering force, such as fate or society, leading to downfall or destruction (Tragedy). Many critics believe that Shakespearean Romeo and Juliet is in fact not a tragic play because…

I acknowledge the need to personally deliver this letter to Romeo instead of relying on a mailing service. It is crucial that this important letter does not fall into the wrong hands or fail to reach him altogether. The success of our plan depends on it, and I cannot bear the thought of Friar John…

The mythological stories of ancient Greece feature a variety of captivating elements: fearsome monsters such as Medusa and Hydra, daring heroes like Perseus and Hercules, and awe-inspiring gods such as Zeus and Athena. Edith Hamilton’s Mythology not only provides entertainment but also includes numerous Greek values and morals that serve as enlightening lessons for the…

In this slightly odd sonnet, he compares his beloved to everything under the sun. This was a typical gesture. He makes her seem almost unlovable, but then one sees that to him, her voice is music and everything about her is wonderful. She tops any goddess in her mortal beauty and approachability. Sonnet 130 is…

Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” is a brief yet significant literary work that delves into the intricacies of human emotions and the quest for personal independence. The narrative follows Mrs. Louise Mallard as she absorbs the news of her husband’s death and experiences a spectrum of contradictory emotions in the late nineteenth century….

Many of the characters in Shakespeare’s Hamlet have an unfortunate death from the results of their entire attempt to seek revenge. First Laertes ends up killing himself and Hamlet because the death of his father Polonius has maddened him, and convinced him he need to avenge Hamlet for his father. Secondly, Fortinbras is convinced he…

The Lion King, released in 1994, is widely regarded as one of Disney’s finest films. Interestingly enough, it is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. A comparison between the two tales reveals numerous similarities. Both The Lion King and Hamlet center around themes of revenge and responsibility. In The Lion King, Simba seeks to avenge his…

No matter the society, contentious subjects and pusillanimous individuals can cause discord. This idea is exemplified in both Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” and Ernest Hemingway’s “Hills like White Elephants.” In “The Lottery,” a small town conducts an annual lottery where the chosen individual is sacrificed. Meanwhile, “Hills like White Elephants” depicts a couple deliberating the…

Communication in the workplace and how it can be incorporated in groups and teams has been of much interest to me since returning to the corporate world. Having had a leadership role I have always been interested in how to effectively communicate with my team. Therefore for my research paper the communication topic that I…