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What is The Theme of Shooting an Elephant?
Literature
The theme of “Shooting an Elephant” is the conflict between the individual and the society in which he lives. The individual is forced to conform to the expectations of society, even when those expectations are in conflict with his own beliefs.
Who is John Proctor In The Crucible?
Literature
John Proctor is a husband and father who is struggling to make ends meet. He is also a man with a dark past who is struggling to find redemption.
What is an Oedipus Complex?
Literature
The Oedipus complex is a psychoanalytic theory that suggests that every child has sexual desires for their parent of the opposite sex and feelings of jealousy and competition with their parent of the same sex.
Who is Odysseus Son?
Literature
Odysseus was a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey. Telemachus is Odysseus’ only son and heir.
What is The Structure of The Canterbury Tales?
Literature
The Canterbury Tales is a collection of 24 stories that range in a variety of genres, including romance, tragedy, and comedy. The tales are told by a group of pilgrims on their journey from London to the Canterbury Cathedral.
What Happens to Madeline Usher In “The Fall of The House of Usher” By Edgar Allan Poe?
Literature
She falls into a catatonic state and then dies.
What Does The Color Purple Mean on a Mood Ring?
Literature
The color purple on a mood ring typically means that the person is in a romantic and/or sensual mood.
What is The Reason For The Tragic End of The Hero Beowulf?
Literature
The hero Beowulf meets a tragic end because he becomes overconfident and challenges a dragon, which leads to his death.
Who is The Hero In Beowulf?
Literature
The hero in Beowulf is a man named Beowulf. He is a great warrior who comes to the aid of the Danish king, Hrothgar. He defeats a monster named Grendel and saves the kingdom.
