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In fact, Lewis Wagers 1567 morality play based on biblical teachings, The Life and Repentance of Mary Magdalene, presented a chara...

accompanied by his son, Ferdinand, the heir to his throne; Antonio, the Duke of Milan; Sebastian, the brother of Alonzo; and Gonza...

Goldings Lord of the Flies, for example, gives a view of civilised society which is by no means optimistic. He takes a group of ch...

It is clear early-on that it was common knowledge in the town that Emilys father was abusive -- if not physically, then certain m...

when she comes across her father once more, when he is mad and lost and truly a tragic figure, she does the right thing and stands...

wronged, as Philomela was . . . (IV. I. 52). The book is also mentioned in Act V, scene three, when Titus asks Saturninus" the...

a rare and precious gem. Ferdinand does fall in love with Miranda, as was Prosperos plan all along, and is willing to stay with th...

the characters talk and interact creates a very different setting for the story. It also limits how we envision the story that unf...

and rainfall again. References to wetness and of being soaked with water seem to refer to the state of the men, that they are abou...

like a tragedy at this point, but we are provided with simple comedic elements throughout. For example, there is the character of ...

will never get a husband if she behaves in such a way. This offers us a very powerful image of how the patriarchal system of Sh...

indicates that "The theme of loves difficulty is often explored through the motif of love out of balance-that is, romantic situati...

that her father is dead. Therefore, she reasons that he is merely resting and is still capable of making decisions for her. She wo...

/ Is an unlessond girl, unschoold, unpractisd; / Happy in this, she is not yet so old / But she may learn; happier than this, / Sh...

of the aristocrats. Although Cathy took to Heathcliff immediately, her brother Hindley was not nearly so receptive, and had taken...

add the final brushstrokes to Hamlets character (or lack thereof). It is shown that Fortinbras, Prince of Norway, is a man of deci...

Macbeth was elected King in preference to Duncans own son, who was considered...

Story from Historical, Social, Cultural, Political and Religious Perspectives Surprisingly, the original idea for West Side Stor...

both politically as well as personally. For Brutus, virtue was a trait that could never be compromised for it was synonymous with...

composing sonnets was considered a necessary endeavor when courting someone (Goldenberg). For example, a man of any position would...

relationship to his own sense of honor and integrity. In the beginning he had no doubts about getting his stepfather alone and kil...

And dig deep trenches in thy beautys field, Thy youths proud livery so gazed on now, Will be a totterd...

Came tripping by; but in her maiden hand For many poets the overall purpose of the poem has...

In nine pages this paper examines how insanity is thematically and symbolically portrayed the short stories 'The Lottery' by Shirl...

to convey the importance of unquestioning obedience to the will of the gods; and, secondly, to emphasize the importance of familia...

deal of support for the fact that Machiavelli always had the interests of the people at heart. Much of The Prince revolves around ...

Unburdend crawl toward death", states King Lear in the opening act. Having decided to step down from the throne, King Lear has pos...

to be entertained as well. They began putting out what were known as mystery plays, passion plays, morality plays and miracle play...

will be. And, as a ruler he has obligations. Ophelia is likely not ignorant of such conditions considering she has grown up in a h...

beating his wife which illustrates a theme of the helpless, and perhaps primarily the helplessness of women in society controlled ...