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Shakespeare and Sophocles, Tragedy, and Heroism

In 8 pages this paper examines the concept of the tragic hero in a comparison of King Lear by William Shakespeare and Sophocles' O...

Tragedy in Oedipus the King by Sophocles

In five pages this essay discusses the tragic elements of Oedipus the King in terms of plot, the Chorus' role, plot elements, and ...

Citizen Example of Oedipus

In five pages this essay discusses the complexities involved with the citizen example served by Oedipus the King in Sophocles' pla...

Sophocles' Oedipus the King versus The Book of Job

In a paper consisting of five pages the Book of Job is compared with Oedipus the King in terms of such issues as free will. There...

The Use of Critical Sources in Understanding Works of Shakespeare

in joining such a group. By discussing books and plays with peers, an individual can hear other opinions on subject matter that h...

Overview of Postmodern Views on William Shakespeare

In ten pages this paper examines postmodern philosopher Stanley Cavell's views on William Shakespeare's tragic plays Antony and Cl...

King John's Character in King John by William Shakespeare

In ten pages a character analysis of King John as featured in Shakespeare's play of the same name is presented. Six sources are c...

Early Greek Theater and Ritual

In eight pages this paper discusses Greek theater's traditions, rituals, and ceremonies with Oedipus the King among the topics cov...

Mythology and Contemporary Violence

In seven pages this paper discusses past and present myths and violence with examples provided from ancient works The Aeneid, The ...

The Uncommon Man's Tragedy and Aristotle

nations, and they did not attract the attention of the gods. In the past few centuries, on the other hand, we have ample examples...

Leontes in A Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare

In five pages Sicilia's King Leontes is analyzed in terms of his character's functions in Shakespeare's tragedy. Five sources are...

Analysis of the Fool in in William Shakespeare's King Lear

In four pages this character analysis of the fool character in King Lear makes reference to Shakespeare The Invention of the Huma...

William Shakespeare's Hamlet and Deadly Character Flaws

feels that he is protecting Ophelia by feigning insanity, or by being insane, he finds that he has merely turned her away. His you...

Amanda in Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie and Linda in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman

for she "She breathes with motherly tenderness and love for all, for life itself. And Linda has a heart full and hands outstretche...

Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller and the Character of Happy Loman

is the assistant to an assistant. Hap lacks even the smallest spark of introspection or self-analysis, but rather is the embodimen...

Can Willy Loman, Hamlet, and Oedipus Be Considered Tragic Heroes?

His pride, which leads him to attempt to save Thebes from a devastating plague by exposing the murderer of his predecessor, King L...

Mrs. Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

In six pages a character analysis of Linda Loman is presented as it relates to her own self control and the way in which she contr...

Aeneas and His Flaws' Purpose

personal life concerns until the arrival of the Trojan hero. Aeneas was emotionally smitten with Dido and he gave into these impul...

The “Tragic Flaw” of Honesty in “King Lear”

keep him out of their clutches: "Because I would not see thy cruel nails / Pluck out his poor old eyes, nor they fierce sister / I...

Hamlet, Was He Insane?

has credible reasons for his melancholy state, as his father has been dead only two months, and his mother has already remarried. ...

A Doll's House, Oedipus, Othello, and Family Conflicts

has heard rumors about the how his new wifes (his mothers) husband was killed and he is investigating it. He slowly finds hints th...

Comparing Antigone and Oedipus by Sophocles

the disease is the god Apollos punishment because the murder of the kings predecessor, Laius, has not been properly punished. He ...

Wuthering Heights' Cathy and Heathcliff and Their Dissatisfaction with Self

In five pages the tragic flaws of these Emily Bronte characters as revealed to be their dissatisfaction with self are examined. T...

Flawed Arguments and Opponents of Same-Sex Marriage

purpose" (Cross, 2002). Opponents to same-sex marriages also oppose gay activists appeal to pity in regards to their arguments. Th...

Mary Shelley's Victor Frankenstein Characterization

to life, he rejects it, hoping that the life he has brought into the world will simply die, erasing his mistake (Madigan 48; Franc...

Uncertain Vision in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles and Othello by William Shakespeare

biological mother and father. On leaving the Oracle at Delphi, having heard the dire prophecy that he would murder his father and ...

Downfall of Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

men who are "warriors", who have won distinction on the battlefield. Achebe comments that "in Umuofia...men were bold and warlike"...

Kings Gilgamesh and Oedipus

In five pages this paper discusses these kingly characters and their flaws in a consideration of what value if any their suffering...

Tragic Protagonists Othello and Oedipus

those ruled by determinism. Having grasped the meaning behind Oedipus the King and Othello, it can easily be argued that Oedipus ...

The Villain as Himself in 'King Lear' and 'Antony & Cleopatra'

The portrayal of villains in these Shakespearean plays is the focus of this 5 page paper, which asserts that these villains are of...