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The theme of tragedy has been a favorite with all playwrights through the ages and nothing asserts this more than the works of Shakespeare and Sophocles. In the plays of Hamlet, Macbeth, and Oedipus Rex, the pathos is overwhelming. The sense of fate and the protagonists leading themselves towards its inevitability is the common note in all these works. Read More…
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Many having been waiting upon the downfall of this piece of literature, but it is almost certain that it will not come to a dark end. While many argue that it will, I still stand for the fact that it will stand the test of time and continue being used in many schools, as a literature tool. Read More…
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The tragedy is used for many reasons; to foreshadow the upcoming events, make conflict in the play, to show the reader the consequences of the different actions, to arouse the emotions of pity and fear, wonder and awe, to explore the questions of the ways of God to a Man, and to purify the emotions. Read More…
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In his analysis of what makes a true tragedy, the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle identified three major elements. These included a character with a fatal flaw, his realization of this flaw and a reversal of fortune because of this flaw. At one point, Aristotle even says, “the tragic hero falls into bad fortune because of some flaw in his character of the kind found in men of high reputation and good fortune such as Oedipus”. Read More…
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The words of the priest of Zeus to Oedipus are the true description of the plague or the sufferings imposed on the people of Thebes. The priest, the representative of the people of Thebes, tells to Oedipus that the city is drowning and almost dead. The infertility of the soil, the burnt status of the cattle pastures, stillborn babies. Read More…
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In this work we hypothesize that drama imitates reality through representation rather than imitation. For proving this hypothesis we will analyze two plays “Oedipus Rex” by Sophocles and “Fences” by August Wilson. During the analysis we will look for evidences that can prove our original idea. We’ll overview the tragedies without retelling their plots and going into details.
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It is essential to understand the meaning of dramatic irony before analysing the impact of the device used in one of the greatest plays by Sophocles, Oedipus the King and understand the perspective from which Sophocles treated this literary device into the plot of the play. Read More…
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These terms themselves require definition and thus will be illustrated with examples from the play itself. Understanding the lessons Oedipus learned through this play helps illuminate what the ancient Greeks were meant to understand from it and further highlights the value of these religious festivals in ensuring the peaceful operation of urban centers. Read More…
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Unlike the usual categorization of what a tragic play means, Sophocles did not have his own static and permanent “blueprint” for what tragedy must be on stage. Read More…
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Much of Greek tragedy follows a consistent pattern that was once identified specifically by one eloquent orator. According to Aristotle, every tragedy is structured around three key events. These include hamartia, anagnorisis and peripeteia. The idea of excessive pride plays a monumental role in Greek tragedy appearing as hamartia and is thus the driving force for the rest of the action. Read More…
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The author states that Oedipus nobility is exhibited by him being a prince by birth as he was born to Laios and Jocasta, through adoption to Merope and Polybus thus becoming heir to the throne of Corinth and final accession as king of Thebes through a democratic election. Read More…
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Greek mythology portrays a strong relationship with Odysseus throughout his journey always helping and taking action on his behalf. For example, at the beginning of the poem, we see her begging her father Zeus to let her help him so he can return safely to his family. She even helps Odysseus to change his appearance so that the princess Nausikka will be sure to aid him in reaching home. Read More…
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Oedipus is unable to exercise free will because his fate has been determined. In contrast, it is exactly Antigone’s ability to exercise the free will that precipitates the tragic occurrences. By making this the case, Anouilh reflects the often tragic events realized in recent history by those at the mercy of great power who have dared to exercise free will. Read More…
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One of the most common themes in ancient literature is man versus fate or man’s inability to control his fate. In Greek mythology, Achilles and Aeneas are only two of the characters who illustrate the inability to govern their fate, with Achilles dying because of his heel flaw while Aeneas repeatedly escaping death as his goddess mother saves him from misfortunes. Read More…
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On the other hand, pragmatism is defined as setting aside one idea to pursue a lesser, more achievable ideal, and involves pursuing practical approaches to problems. A pragmatist is said to be a person who is primarily concerned with the success or failure of his actions. Read More…
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It generates strong emotions in the viewers. The author creates a perfect tragic hero and his imperfection and his errors in judgment are supposed to go in tandem with his fate. He strongly believes that he can challenge fate, without the realization that the latent force of the fate can outsmart him. Read More…
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The very nature of Oedipus causes his grief and the author indicates this by deploying various literary techniques. In his attempts to avoid the fate that he received in his prophecy, Oedipus becomes increasingly delusional. Despite wishes from his wife/mother to stop searching, he realizes that it is his very nature that makes his fate unavoidable. Read More…
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The tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice, is a play by Shakespeare. Oedipus, the king, is a famous play written by Sophocles. The play revolves around the rise and fall of Oedipus. These two plays are tragedies because both Othello and King Oedipus are portrayed as tragic. The plots of both plays are structured as the true form of tragedy. Read More…
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Contrary to the old adage that the truth sets a man free, the discovery of his blasphemous undertakings, though imposed by chance, confined Oedipus within the walls of misery until his very last breath. In reference to Fate and Ambiguity in Oedipus the King by Stelio Ramfos (1), the synopsis of how it all began in the life of Oedipus runs as follows: A prophecy forewarned the king of Thebes, Lauis, that his son by Jocasta will murder him. Read More…
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The issues of free will and determinism that it discusses are issues that are still debated in theological and academic circles. The importance of these issues lies also in the adaptations that have been made of the play in modern times. Bernard Knox talks of how even in modern times, this play has been adapted to the stage of different countries. Read More…
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The two plays focus on two kings who have to leave behind their innocence as they are being led by the truth towards being enlightened before falling. This battle is between darkness and light: here light represents the truth while dark represents the lies. From the beginning to the end of the two plays, it can be seen that the two protagonists have been put in isolation, and they are living in their worlds. Read More…
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This research will begin with the statement that perhaps one of the most renowned and controversial Freudian concepts is the Oedipus complex, several times used as a fundamental ground in psychoanalysis. The concept is adapted in several literary works, one which includes Frank O’Connor’s My Oedipus Complex.
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Aristotle stated “the tragic hero falls into bad fortune because of some flaw in his character of the kind found in men of high reputation and good fortune such as Oedipus.” In this statement, he indicates Oedipus had a flaw that, because of his high station, would ultimately cause his demise. Read More…
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The most accepted definition of an epic is that “An epic is an extended narrative poem in the elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a legendary or traditional hero” (Dictionary of English). In the first place, the literary genre of an epic is the narration of a hero and his heroic deeds. Read More…
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The ways in which we interpret dramatic works largely depend on our experience of theatre practices and on our familiarity with genre conventions. Our ability to laugh at antics of a stock character or watch with pity and compassion a tragic hero's downfall is defined by our awareness of certain cultural codes, norms and traditions. Read More…
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In the earlier times, it was just a means of entertainment but with the growth of civilisation, many aesthetic aspects got included in the paradigm of performing arts in general and theatre in particular. With time, theatres and plays have become more realistic, social and didactic and started getting related with myriad socio-economic issues of life, age and time. Read More…
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The article takes a deeper look at Oedipus Rex, one of the popular plays that has been studied various times in literature classes and analyzed by professional critics. It has been a subject of attention because of its issues with regards to the personality and the challenges the protagonist faced all throughout the play. Read More…
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The author states that Freud further elaborates by stating that the desire to possess one’s mother is inherent in a child’s nature but this desire is embedded in the unconscious mind and can be interpreted through what we see in our dreams. Freud feels that a child is unaware of his inner desires and feelings towards his mother. Read More…
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He quickly emerged as a playwright, winning competitions and acting in most of them, but he was also involved in the religious and political life of his community (Bloom). It would be unusual not to find some reflection of his political beliefs in plays such as Oedipus the King. Read More…
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The backwardness and lethargy of the Nigerians could be traced out by the words delivered by one of the main characters i.e. the dead woman in Soyinka’s “Dance of the Forests” that simply means that the country did not make any progress for the last many generations and had been undergoing the same problems faced by several previous generations Read More…
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The characters are finally forced to admit their own complicity in their downfalls and experience enlightenment as a result. Oedipus discovers he cannot escape fate while Hamlet discovers that he should have trusted to the supernatural. Thus, both characters are easily classified as tragic heroes. Read More…
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A common, yet not pervasive aspect of tragedy is that the main character/protagonist is oftentimes attempting to “fix” some aspect of the current world or return to the simplicity, joy, or other positive elements of a bygone era. For instance, one of the most famous tragedies ever penned, and of his, sees the story open with Oedipus attempting to find a way to read his native home town of plague. Read More…
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The concept of honor has served as a guiding principle for men for countless generations. The interesting thing about this code of honor is that it seems to have been relatively similar across a number of cultures. The common features typically center on the idea of full loyalty among men at arms and complete adherence to one’s word. Read More…
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This paper intends to present an in-depth study of the plays that have evolved from different ages in the literature through the manifestation of a comparative study. Along with that, the comparative analysis of the themes present in the plays culminates a perspective quintessential for the understanding of the role of these plays.
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Shakespeare has made many other tragedies which are likewise popular, such as Othello, King Lear, Macbeth, and Julius Caesar which have been made into movies and television specials. Many have observed that the power and attraction of these plays may be due to their use of elements of Greek tragedy; there are others, however, who are not convinced that Shakespeare drew his style from the likes of Aristotle, Sophocles and Plato. Read More…
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This paper is based on cross-text character analysis of the play Antigone by Jean Anouilh and the story, Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. The analysis reflects on the comparison of life, death, as well as its consequences on Antigone as an opposing subject to her uncle, Creon, as well as the perspective of Mr. Kurtz in the novel Heart of Darkness. Read More…
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The author explains that “You Are The Herdsman” painted a picture of a pastoral setting and how the darkness naturally dictates the need to bring animals home. This is a metaphor for man’s need find a home after a chaotic day. On the other hand, "Tonight I’ve Watched" used the image of a setting sun. Read More…
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A tragic hero is not a person with great virtues; nor is he a bad man that epitomizes evil. He cannot be a villain too. A tragic hero, according to Aristotle, is “a man who is not eminently good and just, yet whose misfortune is brought about not by vice or depravity, but by some error or frailty” (Prasad, 21). His misfortune arouses pity in the audience. Read More…
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The place of man in the universe has been always an urgent question. The sense of being and existence has puzzled a number of generations. As man could not explain the phenomena and laws of nature he had endowed it with superpowers: he created god and created his own system of mystic views which could give the least satisfaction. Read More…
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Can the problem of a common man be regarded as the tragedy in its classical form The author of Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller, believes that it is possible, and he is sure that a common man may be represented as a tragic hero, and he succeeds to prove his belief with the help of his play. Read More…
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Unlike in Oedipus Rex where the tragedy is caused by a twist of fate, in Antigone it is caused by human folly. As Creon’s tragedy is more real, the audience can identify with the emotions and relate to the character. Tragedy of the play Antigone The play begins with an atmosphere of impending catastrophe as Antigone decides on an act of defiance. Read More…
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In many works of literature, Prophecies are often used as plot devices to motivate the characters and to swing them into action or inaction. It gives the reader and the characters, a glimpse of the future. It also oftentimes drive the characters towards their goals or towards madness to fulfill the prophecies. Read More…
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The play of irony here can be seen on several layers. It is his flaw, his pride that initially breeds in him the desire to track down his father’s murderer, which ultimately proves to be the key to his undoing. Again, after he becomes aware of his sin, he could have remained quiet but his sense of pride prevents him from doing so. Read More…
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The study aims to investigate the significance of the portrayal of the personality traits and characteristics of the speaker as well as the listeners presented by a skilled and learned author by creating a fabulous monologue. The paper also draws out the historical background and philosophical ideas described by the authors in their monologues. Read More…
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To compare the tragic heroes of the ancients with those of the modern, it is possible to turn to Miller’s example of Willy Loman, who bears many of the same character traits and participates in the same direction of movement as Oedipus without the noble stature. “Willy Loman is clearly not the usual tragic hero; he is lower middle class and none too clever. Read More…
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The most profound theme in the book is entropy. Besides, other themes in the novel sometimes referred to as novella support entropy as the main theme. Stylistic devices applied by Pynchon in the book lead to the exposure of entropy as the main theme. Entropy forms part of common experiences that people go through in their daily lives. Read More…
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The researcher states that the Tragedy of Hamlet revolves around various relationships, but focuses especially between parents and children. It is also mentioned by the researcher that this aspect of the Hamlet story is so important that it is regarded to have carried a pivotal role in the development of the whole plot. Read More…
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They were not rich, and Tom Wingfield worked hard to support them all, but wanted to escape, his only outlet the movies. He expressed his desire when speaking of war as a time "when adventure becomes available to the masses!" (Scene 6). His mother denied him the role of man of the house, but at the same time, expected him to provide for them all, and to help find a suitor for Laura. Read More…
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In fact, the examples taken from philosophical studies and literature of Ancient Greece, which is believed to be the cradle of civilization, show that it is free will, the acts of autonomy that Read More…
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In the same way, characters such as the merchant in Shahrazad’s story of the Merchant and the Donkey have to deceive and outwit the demon in order to save his friend, the merchant from the demon’s deathly hands. The donkey also deceives Read More…
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In addition, authors merge characters from different fictional works, stories that involve the author and narrators as characters or novels about readers studying a certain fictional novel. These are the common approaches to using metafiction in postmodern literature. Read More…
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Analyzing the play, we can conclude that, it contains a paradigm of the tragedy, represented by the unhappy fate of all its characters. The feeling of sorrow and sadness, which follow the whole play, makes the reader feel pity for the cogency of the human destiny and its miserableness, despite the status and position of the person in the world. Read More…
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The next fourth point is that the hero must be consistent. And by this, Aristotle means that they must be written consistently, not that the hero must behave consistently. This is especially important when applied to Hamlet. Many critics have attempted to analyze the character that is Hamlet, but the only conclusion thus far, is that he is an enigma. Read More…
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The paper presents the salient aspects of the protagonist's character and function in relation to the plot development that identifies with key tragedy characteristics of tragedy philosophy enunciated primarily in the Aristotelian Philosophy of Tragedy. Aristotle’s philosophy of tragedy presents the character as the second element after the plot in the tragedy elements' order of importance. Read More…
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Sexual activity in humans is a natural form of physical intimacy. It may be performed for the purposes of biological reproduction spiritual transcendence, expressing affection, and/or for pleasure and enjoyment (known in this context as "sexual gratification"). The desire to have sex is one of the basic drives of human behavior. Read More…
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The need for the invention of theatre arts came about because of man’s curiosity to spend his leisure time in a more constructive and enjoyable manner. People therefore started gathering in common places such as marketplaces, church grounds or any central arenas in the traditional cities in order to have leisure together. Read More…
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The author states that Death of a Salesman definitely is a tragedy of the common man. This common man is also sexually specific. Blaming the play as masculine by a number of critics cannot be denied but all literary works are a mirror of the society. The social structure of the 1950s is truly represented through the play. Read More…
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Antigone wanting to uphold a citizen’s individual right asks her sister Ismene, “What are Creon’s rights / When it comes to me and mine?” (Haney 2005). However, Creon’s firmness about State rights can be summed up in the statement “Personal loyalty always must give way / To patriotic duty,” (Haney 2005). Read More…
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The results showed a consistent recurrence of themes and a universally positive response to the work. What emerged is that the reviews published in 1948 and the more recent material from re-release on DVD by Criterion, have much in common. Whether academic discussion, journal or newspaper reviews, film-goer reaction, or indeed, Olivier's own explanations, all touched on the camera work, the atmospheric, the psychological implications, and the cuts Olivier made to Shakespeare's four and a half hour long play. Read More…
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“His final strike against his friend” suggests his initial response of helpless inaction. This is quite far from the positive trait of Enkidu who, despite pain out of being struck several times by Humbaba still makes the effort to move as indicated in lines 28-30 stating “and then Enkidu slid / Along the ground like a ram making its final lunge / On wounded knees.” Read More…
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When we consider the word epiphany, we usually imagine a situation in which a character comes into some earth-shattering knowledge, perhaps divinely inspired, often following tremendous upheaval. The story of Moses and the burning bush could be considered an epiphany, as is Oedipus’s realization of just who exactly his wife is, and the identity of the man he killed on the road so many years earlier. Read More…
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Being famed as the most violent of all the plays every written by Shakespeare, the symbolism used by this play is very chaotic. Blood dominates the scene of this play from beginning to the end. Read More…
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The entire article centers upon the strange inconsistency of Shakespeare as he allows Othello to give two very different accounts of the origins of the handkerchief, both of which serve to illustrate his superstitions. To ensure the reader understands what he is referring to, Andrews first provides the two passages in which the handkerchief is mentioned. Read More…
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It aims to explore the contemporary notion of the male masculinity crisis as portrayed in Western cultures. Binary alternatives that had once held boundaries regarding gendered sexual orientations have been put to the test. This is because of certain modernity in the past characterizing hegemonic masculinity narratives no longer being convincing (Yates, 2000). Read More…
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s, it is possible to understand how the sudden downfall of a mighty man, such as Oedipus the King from the play by Sophocles, would be shocking to a public brought up to believe that the mighty cannot fail (Bryant, 1996). To these people, these same events happening to a common Read More…
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Hamlet gets actually told his father’s ghost, and it nearly rescinds his mind, driving him to madness (Edwards 13). Once he gets these facts about the killing and incestuous relationship between his mother and uncle, he gets extremely mad. Is Hamlet an insane man or a revengeful, genius, scheming? Read More…
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And based on what scholars have documented about the personal life of Shakespeare as well as the historical and socio-political circumstances of his era, a synthesis could be developed linking the personal and the artistic lives. Also, understanding the Read More…
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The parable of the Prodigal Son is a useful philosophy because it shows us that as parents, we have to have the capacity to forgive the follies of our sons, even foolish and incompetent ones. God’s love and forgiveness are unconditional, and He is ready to take us back in his fold as soon as we show we have learned our lesson. Read More…
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The deceased king, himself called Hamlet, appears as a Ghost, informs the son in some detail how he was murdered by his brother, the latter’s uncle Claudius, and calls for revenge. Although Hamlet agrees, he is skeptical of the apparition and feigns madness as a means of averting suspicion while he embarks on a quest to check the veracity of the information vouchsafed to him. Read More…
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The current essay contains an analysis of the play written by Henrik Ibsen under the title "Wild Duck". The play is realistic. It is full of routine details of household affairs and simple dialogues of simple people. The final tragedy seems almost inappropriate in this world of shrew reality. Read More…
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The poem contains various religious and cultural elements in it; therefore, the critics have been in serious doubt whether the poem has been written by an early converted Christian or a pagan on the pattern of ancient Greek and Roman pagan sets of belief.
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Logic and reason are the two most significant characteristics of the Aristotelian theoretical framework, which have been produced in six separate treaties called Organon. The work thoroughly discusses Aristotle’s concepts and methodologies applied in the logical interpretation of the issues, matters, or phenomena under analysis. Read More…
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Unquenchable inquisitiveness and vast observation of natural phenomena, the great philosopher laid the foundation of a school of his philosophical thought, which not only inspired millions of people belonging to divergent societies, cultures, regions, and religions of the world but left indelible imprints of his tremendous knowledge and outstanding intellect for the next generations to come. Read More…
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During this time in history, society was shifting its economy from an agrarian base to something more firmly based on the town market and the production of consumer goods. With this shift also came shifts in the social structure itself as the feudal systems of wealthy landowners and poverty-stricken serfs were opening up to a comfortable middle class. Read More…
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With the help of the letters Heloise and Abelard give us an intimate documentation that tells about their amazing destinies and their love. Their correspondence gives a captivating perspective of their inner world, their thoughts, their intentions and their passion. Read More…
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Second, his plays have been used by many literary authors that succeeded him. Many stories are based on Shakespeare’s plot; some directly incorporate Shakespeare’s plays, making the work appear as a play within a play. Third, Shakespeare makes use of literary devices that could serve as models for other writers to employ. Read More…
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The Greeks kept bees to produce honey which became the only source of sugar for this society. The Homeric Greeks were very hospitable and they practiced friendship with enthusiasm and much enjoyment. The videos such as Demodocus or the Phemius in the Odyssey were present in court functions to sing his epic chant. Read More…
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She wants freedom; yet she cannot but stay with her husband, Jorgen Tesman. George Bernard Shaw refers to this very self-contradictory aspect of Hedda’s character noting that she is “sympathetically unsympathetic”. Indeed, this phrase “sympathetically unsympathetic” literally means “compassionately heartless”. Read More…
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Emily Dickinson in her “I’m Nobody! Who are you?” tries to bring out a similar theme. She expresses her disagreement with people who try to become “somebody,” who are attracted to fame like a fly to light. She uses plain and simple language, which again shows how she does not want to be the “center of attention or a main focus in the world. Read More…
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His illustrations done during his travels, as well as publication of his illustrations and scholarly texts are an immense contribution to the continuing development as well as presentation of variety in the design process throughout the world. Read More…
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Brother against brother, father against son, son against mother was among some of the most prominent motifs; and guilt, bloodshed, and inheritance - the prominent themes commonly found in most of these ancient epics. The sins committed by the mighty gods and goddesses or heroes, as is apparent from the tragic plays, are severely punished by way of divine hostility and curses that span generations. Read More…
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Various forms of mass media have revolutionized how people share similar information while in different geographical regions but through common means of communication. Examples of media use for mass communication are print materials, and television networks as well as the most modern means by use of the internet through blogs or even websites. Read More…
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Othello is one of Shakespeare’s masterpieces. It is especially so because of its vivid characters and wide-ranging themes. There is the Moorish general Othello, who is out of place in Venice, who allows jealousy to get the best of him. And there is Iago, a person who Coleridge once described as embodying “a motiveless malevolence.” Read More…
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The conclusion states that Shakespeare's play Othello is clearly full of great passions: jealousy, love, pure evil. The three main characters are each doomed and each provides and symbolizes something important and internal to the audience. Perhaps, most importantly all of the characters interactions with the other characters show us a thing that is timeless and also true about humanity.
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Economic conditions determined the wealth of burial findings. Each time period provides rich burial sites of wealthy and powerful of that particular time period. The Bronze Age was characterized by Minoan and Mycenaean cultures. The Dark Age revealed Read More…
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He has no family to live up to or care for and most of his fights are efforts to strive for glory and historic presence; “His guiding star is not the love of country but honor”. He pertains to the values of warfare and his pride promulgates his self-interest above all others. This was especially evident in the position he was put. Read More…
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Sophocles lived in the epoch of changing customs when old traditions were contradicted by the new ones. The author seems to be a follower of both sides. He tries to reconcile the opposite parts appealing to the common sense of the wrongdoer. Sophocles ‘Antigone’ reminds us much of the best dramatic plays by Shakespeare, such as “Romeo and Juliet” and “King Lear”.
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Kaja Silverman talks about fashion photography as reinforcing identity formation which strengthens the above-formulated argument, however, she also talks about the evolution of fashion photography (Bankroft 2011). She mentions the Photography taken by Richard Avedon published in 1947 with three men gazing at a woman. Read More…
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The letter addressed the issues of the Negroes of the Alabama state and the reasons for his intervention. The King’s relentless efforts to end segregation, racism and unjust held him directly responsible for stirring up the black for protests and demonstrations, which occasionally led to his arrest. Read More…
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The conviction that this kind of visual art contradicts basic Islamic beliefs can be explained by the opposition of conservative Muslims. However, exact proof that Islam denies Read More…
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the risk of losing the object's love; the danger of retaliation and punishment. Symptoms, character and impulse disorders, what Freud called perversions, and sublimations all represent a compromise—different forms of adaptation that the ego tries to achieve through more or less successfully reconciling the different conflicting forces in the mind. Read More…
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Generally speaking, although the categories were largely affected by the periods they were named after, they oftentimes overlap because performances that thrived in one period were often carried over to the next, for example; indigenous performances which continued to thrive even after colonization. Read More…
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Pausanias categorizes love by the main idea: love may be good or bad depending on the performance of the two lovers. Pausanias acknowledged the importance of performance by saying,” turn out in this or that way according to the mode of performing them, and when well done they are all good and when wrongly done they are evil...”. Read More…
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Nevertheless, I still believe that these concepts have established tradition in human foundations with all their related rights and obligations of individuals and culturally conveyed regulations on the capabilities and limitations of humankind. Hence, I became quite enthusiastic about one of the scarcely studied issues of human sexuality, which is incest. Read More…
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The atypical scenario that effectively illustrates the psychodynamic theory of personality development is the case of neurotic parents that are inconsistent, cold, angry, inconsiderate, thereby creating an unpredictable and hostile environment for the infant (Kim, Cicchetti, Rogosch & Manly, 2009; Johnson, Liu & Cohen, 2011). Read More…
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This is primarily due to the difference in treatment of a subject by the respective theater. The Asian artistic performance is surreal in content whereas the western ones are rooted in realism. Even though both the theatre create performances of artistic value the appreciation of these are greatly localized due to this cultural barrier. Read More…
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