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  • Hamlet - Madman

    Hamlet - Madman

    Hamlet is one of Shakespeare’s most analysed plays. The Danish prince is developed into a mysterious and fascinating man. A philosopher and a fencer, he is a man disgusted with the rottenness of life around him and is obligated to set things right. Under the guise of madness he attempts to achieve his ends; yet there is much to puzzle over. Was Hamlet really such a good actor that he could fool everyone into believing

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    Essay Length: 1,142 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Explore the Different Ways Shakespeare Uses Hamlet's Soliloquies to Convey to the Audience Hamlet's Thoughts and Feelings at the Time of Speaking.

    Explore the Different Ways Shakespeare Uses Hamlet's Soliloquies to Convey to the Audience Hamlet's Thoughts and Feelings at the Time of Speaking.

    “To be or not to be…”- that is Hamlet’s dilemma. To be or not to be a revenge hero, to kill or not to kill? Shakespeare uses soliloquies to show Hamlet’s feelings, and his thoughts, to show how he changes his mind during four of his soliloquies. However, it is not always clear if he is acting his “madness” or those are his own sincere thoughts. I will be commenting on four of his main

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    Essay Length: 1,437 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Fonta
  • Beware of the Dog: Character Analysis

    Beware of the Dog: Character Analysis

    Beware of the Dog by Roald Dahl is a war story of a man who is shot down and taken hostage. Throughout most of the story, this man, whose name is later revealed to be Peter Williamson, doesn’t even know that he is a hostage. Luckily he figures it out just in time to save any information from being leaked to the enemy. The story starts in the air. Peter is flying his plane,

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    Essay Length: 591 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: July
  • Hamlet Vs. Oedipus

    Hamlet Vs. Oedipus

    Character Analysis of Prince Hamlet in “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare and Oedipus in “Oedipus King” by Sophocles In Aristotle’s literary discourse, “Poetics,” he discusses his theory of tragedy, wherein he introduces the concepts of tragic flaw or “hamartia,” which serves as the catalyst for the protagonist’s downfall or the tragedy of the story to happen. He determines a tragedy as a “drama” that brings about a “sorrowful conclusion, arousing fear and pity in the audience”

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    Submitted: January 10, 2010 By: Yan
  • A Comparison of Two Characters in a Rose for Emily and Barn Burning

    A Comparison of Two Characters in a Rose for Emily and Barn Burning

    A Comparison of Two Characters in A Rose for Emily and Barn Burning In "A Rose for Emily" and "Barn Burning," William Faulkner creates two characters worthy of comparison. Emily Grierson, a recluse from Jefferson, Mississippi, is an important figure in the town, despite spending most of her life in seclusion. On the contrary, Abner Snopes is a loud, fiery-tempered man that most people tend to avoid. If these characters are judged by reputation and

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    Essay Length: 1,435 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: January 10, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Isolation Effects on Melville and Hawthorne Characters

    Isolation Effects on Melville and Hawthorne Characters

    The effects of isolation of characters in the Melville and Hawthorne stories are relatively the same. Bartleby, Beatrice, the lawyer, Parson Hooper, and Hester to name a few. The isolation all felt by these characters is being shut off from the world for being different or making different choices in life. Bartleby is a copywriter for a lawyer. He is the type of person that has been looked over and ignored for most of his

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    Essay Length: 279 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: January 11, 2010 By: Yan
  • Character Analysis of Catherine Barkley

    Character Analysis of Catherine Barkley

    During World War I, it was the accepted social norm that women belonged in the kitchen. They took the back seat to men, specializing in cooking and cleaning. They were the caretaker of the home and the raiser of the children. Catherine Barkley is an impeccable example of this social norm in Ernest Hemingway’s, A Farewell to Arms. Her submissive nature is key to the existence of the story. So important, in fact, that the

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    Submitted: January 11, 2010 By: Vika
  • What Was Hamlet and Ophelia's Relationship? How Intimate Was This Relationship?

    What Was Hamlet and Ophelia's Relationship? How Intimate Was This Relationship?

    Problem stated: What was Hamlet and OpheliaЎЇs relationship? How intimate was this relationship? Problem explained: Near the beginning of the play, Polonius convinced Claudius and Gertrude that HamletЎЇs madness is result of his increasing love for Ophelia. Ophelia portrays Hamlet as a distracted lover when he barged into her room wildly. The soft and obedient Ophelia seems like a maiden virgin who would never commit original sin. Nowhere in the play did either character express

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    Submitted: January 12, 2010 By: Vika
  • Hamlet: Masks We Wear

    Hamlet: Masks We Wear

    Masks A mask is a covering worn on the face or something that disguises or conceals oneself. All the characters in Shakespeare's Hamlet hide behind masks to cover up who they really are, which contridictes a main idea, expressed by the fool, Old Polonius, "To thine ownself be true" (Polonius - 1.3.84). All the characters share strengths and triumphs, flaws and downfalls. Instead of revealing their vulnerabilities, each of them wears a mask that conceals

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    Submitted: January 13, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Hamlet - Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare

    Hamlet - Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare

    Hamlet In the play Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare, the tragic hero, young Prince Hamlet is brought to see the ghost of his father. His father commands Prince Hamlet to seek revenge for murder and to protect Denmark from the evil King Claudius. This command must be upheld by Hamlet out his own duty and honor. Hamlet at first believes that Claudius is evil because he does not like the fact of Claudius

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    Submitted: January 13, 2010 By: Janna
  • What Typical Aspects of Iago’s Character and of Shakespeares Methods of Presenting a Character Are Found in Othello?

    What Typical Aspects of Iago’s Character and of Shakespeares Methods of Presenting a Character Are Found in Othello?

    In the tragedy of Othello, Iago draws out the true nature of Othello, inch by inch. He tangles the Moor into a web of lies, hatred and deceit- which leads to devastating consequences. Reputation is the most outstanding theme in this play as it visibly classifies characters and it defines relationships between each of them. At the conclusion of Act 2, Shakespeare uses various methods to present Iago to the audience, and reveal his ideas

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    Essay Length: 570 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: January 14, 2010 By: Steve
  • Hamlet

    Hamlet

    Hamlet "To be or not to be, -- that is the question." This famous verse from William Shakespeare's tragic drama, "Hamlet," resounds in many of our minds when imagining actors in the Elizabethan Theater. Written in the late 1500's into the early 1600's, Shakespeare's "Hamlet is a work of literature that shows an ordinary person looking at the futility and wrongs in life, asking the toughest questions, and coming up with honest semi-answers like most

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    Submitted: January 14, 2010 By: Mike
  • My Last Duchess Character Analysis

    My Last Duchess Character Analysis

    My Last Duchess Character Analysis Murder…mystery…intrigue…All describe Robert Browning’s poem, “My Last Duchess.” From the speakers indirect allusions to the death of his wife the reader might easily think that the speaker is a bit crazy and committed a vengeful crime out of jealousy. His flowery speech confuses and disguises any possible motives; however, the mystery is left unsolved. Based on the poem’s style and structure, it becomes evident that even if the speaker did

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    Submitted: January 14, 2010 By: Steve
  • Character Analysis Elizabeth Proctor

    Character Analysis Elizabeth Proctor

    In the late sixteen hundreds, the fear of witchcraft was a major concern amongst New Englanders. Arthur Miller’s book, The Crucible, tells the story of a town’s obsession with accusing innocent people of witchcraft. All the accusers were young females who claimed they were attacked by demonic specters. Members of the community supposedly sent out these evil spirits, but in reality, the girls were doing it as sport. One such person accused was Elizabeth

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    Submitted: January 15, 2010 By: Artur
  • "a Rose for Emily" Character Analysis

    "a Rose for Emily" Character Analysis

    “A Rose for Emily” In the story “A Rose for Emily”, Emily is the main character. Her character analysis includes what other people thought of her, what she said and did, what the narrator tells us about her, and how the setting reflects her character. Emily was born into a family of great wealth and rich past. With Emily being highly concealed by her father, she had to live with many restrictions in her life

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    Submitted: January 15, 2010 By: Bred
  • A Comparison of the Characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

    A Comparison of the Characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

    Macbeth A Comparison of the characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth The play Macbeth, written by the playwright William Shakespeare, has two main characters, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Macbeth is a general of Duncan’s army, and Lady Macbeth is his wife. Each of these two characters have different personalities and traits, however they are married to each other and appear to be in love. Macbeth first appeared in the play in (i.ii). He is a Scottish

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    Submitted: January 16, 2010 By: Monika
  • Character Analysis of Estelle in Margaret Atwood’s "rape Fantasies"

    Character Analysis of Estelle in Margaret Atwood’s "rape Fantasies"

    Anyway Estelle is the only thoroughly developed character in Margaret Atwood's "Rape Fantasies." Though she is the narrator and quite thoughtful of the ideas and reactions of the story's supporting players, it is her almost obsessive preoccupation with a singular topic that actually prompts her to fully illustrate her own ideas and reactions, drawing a character far more compelling than any of the men or women she will attempt to describe. Estelle begins her story

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    Submitted: January 16, 2010 By: Jack
  • Hamlet Essay: Is Hamlet Sane

    Hamlet Essay: Is Hamlet Sane

    Hamlet Essay: Is Hamlet Sane With the coming of Freudian theory in the first half of this century and the subsequent emergence of psychoanalytically-oriented literary criticism in the 1960s, the question of Hamlet's underlying sanity has become a major issue in the interpretation of Hamlet. While related concern with the Prince's inability to take action had already directed scholarly attention toward the uncertainty of Hamlet's mental state, modern psychological views of the play have challenged

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    Submitted: January 17, 2010 By: Tommy
  • The Sociological Hamlet

    The Sociological Hamlet

    In William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, cultural identity is explored through Hamlet's isolation which is created by the conflict between his duty to his father, and his duties to the throne and society. Hamlet is isolated from his society due to his turbulent emotions, which result from his indecision on how to respond to his father's murder. Hamlet's duty as a son is to avenge the death of his father and he would be supported by

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    Submitted: January 17, 2010 By: Mike
  • Revenge in Drama, Hamlet

    Revenge in Drama, Hamlet

    Hamlet” is a play categorized by its nature as a revenge tragedy, a categorization that was established in the 16th century at its primary production at the Globe Theatre, London. Yet, to a modern audience the idea of a revenge tragedy is no longer the main appeal. The development of characters, the mystery of death and the question over Hamlet’s madness have become the new interest in the production. However, the play would cease to

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    Submitted: January 17, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Pride and Prejudice: Character Analysis: Elizabeth Bennet

    Pride and Prejudice: Character Analysis: Elizabeth Bennet

    Ivy Mullins ENG 3350 Dr. Manigault 2 October 2006 Pride and Prejudice: Character Analysis: Elizabeth Bennet Jane Austen’s work Pride and Prejudice is one of the most quoted and re-created novels of all times. The explanation for the timeless popularity of her novels is still yet to be discovered, but it is evident that no matter the century or the audience, her words still seem to touch the hearts and minds of generations past and

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    Submitted: January 17, 2010 By: Jack
  • Hamlet, the Prince of Death

    Hamlet, the Prince of Death

    Mel Gibson says that all of the deaths during the play result from Hamlet’s decision to not kill Claudius while he is praying. Agree or disagree and explain why. Hamlet, The Prince Of Denmark, one of the most well known plays written by William Shakespeare, it’s a tale of tragedy, revenge, greed, and love. Surely one would think it to be disturbing, and perhaps even a little on the gory side, but why did

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    Submitted: January 18, 2010 By: Mike
  • The Understanding of Characters Through Relationships

    The Understanding of Characters Through Relationships

    The Understanding of Characters Through Relationships Relationships create strong holds in novels. They give a sense of what to base a character's acts and decision's on. Through how the author uses their tone and descriptions, relating to relationships, a sense of characterization can be developed. "Anna Karenina", by Leo Tolstoy, translated by Joel Carmichael, and "Chronicle of a Death Foretold", by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, translated by Gregory Rabassa, are no exception to this clause. Relationships

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    Submitted: January 18, 2010 By: David
  • Is Scott's Fitzgerald's Life Reflected in the Character of Jay Gatsby?

    Is Scott's Fitzgerald's Life Reflected in the Character of Jay Gatsby?

    Is Scott’s Fitzgerald’s life Reflected in the Character of Jay Gatsby? After conducting a through investigation on the author of the Great Gatsby, Scott Fitzgerald, one may say that the protagonist of this novel is a very clore representation of the author, himself. There are numerous and meaningful similarities between Jay Gatsby and Scott Fitzgerald’s life, and all of them are far from being coincidence. Their similarities begin in their background. Scott Fitzgerald and Jay

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    Submitted: January 18, 2010 By: July
  • Hamlet V. Claudius

    Hamlet V. Claudius

    Hamlet vs. Claudius: A Fight to Remember In the literary classic, Hamlet by William Shakespeare, controversy meets corruption. The monarch of Denmark, King Hamlet, is murdered by his jealous brother, Claudius. While the son of the king, Prince Hamlet, is away at school, Claudius seizes the throne and marries the adulterous Queen Gertrude. Hamlet returns to Denmark finding his father dead, his mother remarried, and his uncle the king. Grief succumbs Hamlet and his only

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    Submitted: January 18, 2010 By: Yan

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