Category: Character

Table of contents Suicides Lines on ‘Cannery Row’: Survival of the Fittest Conclusion References Imagine being in the grips of a mental illness and being told that the only way to rid yourself of depression was by shock therapy, or by cold water immersion to “shock” the illness out of you. This seems far fetched…

Table of contents Betrayal and Epiphany: Medea’s Turning Point Final Thought References Euripides crafted his master piece Medea, empowering the female by giving her masculine traits and characteristics. The characteristics make her one of the foremost controversial female figures in Greek mythology. Medea’s story can be sum-up by one word: revenge. Revenge is sweet for…

Table of contents Portia’s selfishness in her relationship with Bassanio Conclusion References The Merchant of Venice is a traditional Shakespeare comedy, which means there is an abundance of romance and love (Devine, 29 Aug). The two main lovers in this play, Portia and Bassanio, are newly-wed lovers after Bassanio becomes the only suitor in all…

“When you’re in love, love can make you do crazy things and can take you down a whirlwind of a road.” In the short story “Lamb to the Slaughter”, detective Patrick Maloney was murdered by his devoted wife Mary Maloney, when she unexpectedly is told her husband has been having an affair and is leaving…

As John Ford, an American film director, once said, ‘Revenge proves its own executioner.’ In other words, one who seeks revenge often entangles themself so deep they end up doing more harm than good. In Alexandre Dumas’s novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, Dantès is taken advantage of by people he thought to be his…

Table of contents Women’s Discrimation In ‘Tara’ Patriarchal Society Conclusion References In his play ‘Tara’, Mahesh Dattani tackles the issue of gender inequality. To discuss and analyze the depiction of women’s role in and the problem of women’s marginalization in the play is the purpose of this essay. In an Indian family, Chandan, a boy…

How is Caliban presented in “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare? This essay will discover Shakespeare’s portrayal of Caliban as that of a savage beast and a slave of the witch, Prospero. Caliban is the son of Sycorax, a wicked witch who once ruled over the island that is now governed by Prospero. After the death…

Table of contents Beatty and Faber Montag and Granger Conclusion One of the most prominent character foils in is between Mildred, the protagonist Guy Montag’s wife, and Clarisse, a young free-spirited girl. Mildred represents the conforming, brainwashed , while Clarisse represents the rebellious, free-thinking individual. Mildred is engrossed in the superficial, mind-numbing entertainment provided by…

William Shakespeare’s play, Othello, takes place during the Renaissance period in Venice, Italy. The tragedy is about a man who uses his skill of manipulation to get revenge and causes chaos along with death. Iago manages to trick Othello into thinking that his wife, Desdemona, is being unfaithful and dishonest. Although Desdemona has already declared…

Table of contents Unveiling the Complex Persona of Greg Heffley: Exploring Sociopathic Tendencies Understanding Sociopathy Manipulation and Deceit Lack of Empathy The Mask of Normalcy Psychological Underpinnings Conclusion: A Multi-Faceted Character Unveiling the Complex Persona of Greg Heffley: Exploring Sociopathic Tendencies The world of literature often introduces us to an array of characters whose personalities…