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Mask Theme In Hamlet
Number of words: 1310 - Number of pages: 5.... try to cover their secret intentions with a veneer of a whole other person. One of the most obvious, of course is Claudius. Claudius murdered his brother, the former king Hamlet, in order to become king himself. This murder, which was done in secret, with no one but Cladius knowing that the act was committed by him. Not only is he the King of Denmark, but he is also married to Queen Gertrude, his brothers former wife. These hideous and awful crimes have not been punished, and no one knows that Claudius has done this. When Claudius confronts anyone, he must become someone totally differen .....
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Julius Caesar: The Use Of Suspense
Number of words: 668 - Number of pages: 3.... statement that builds suspense because the reader most likely feels
that Brutes will join in and want to assassinate Caesar, yet the reader is
uncertain as to whether or not the plan will work. These events are very
suspenseful as they lead up to the assassination of Caesar.
The next series of suspenseful events that foreshadow Caesar's
assassination happen on a very unusual night. One night before Caesar's death
there were many strange occurrences the foreshadows darkness in the future. A
lioness gave birth in the streets, the dead rose from their graves, fiery
worriers fought in the .....
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Macbeth: A Tragic Hero
Number of words: 1120 - Number of pages: 5.... has
named Macbeth the new thane of Cawdor. Now, Macbeth is absolutely shocked.
The witches prophecy has come true! He can not believe it! But now
Macbeth has a lot more on his mind; the third prophecy about becoming the
King. Macbeth knows that if something were to happen to Duncan, Malcolm
and Donalbain, Duncan's sons, would be the rightful heirs to the throne.
How can Macbeth be King when he is nowhere near the next in line to the
throne? Another requirement for a tragic hero is that he must have a
tragic flaw. Macbeth's tragic flaw is that of ambition; Macbeth's ambition
will cause h .....
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Antigone: Creon's Decisions And His Downfall
Number of words: 1314 - Number of pages: 5.... as a person of high or noble birth, who is virtuous but not overly just, and through some tragic flaw brings about their own destruction and gains wisdom through suffering.
In order to be a tragic hero, you must first of all be of high birth. Creon was the brother of the Queen, and later went on to rule Thebes. After Oedipus was banished from Thebes the Kingship of the city was left to his two sons: Eteocles and Polynices. They agreed to rule Thebes on alternating years. Eteocles ruled Thebes the first year, while Polynices went to Argos. When time came for Polynices to take .....
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Julius Caesar
Number of words: 742 - Number of pages: 3.... Brutus to join the conspiracy.
Decius manipulates Caesar’s thinking into leaving the safety of his home. Each reason Caesar brought up to stay in his home, Decius gave him an explanation in which he should forget them and go to the capitol. Primarily, Caesar’s reason was his wife, Calphurnia, whom had “dreamt...she saw [his] statue...which[ran] like a fountain with...pure blood.” (a2 s2 L78) Decius quickly replied by analyzing her dream. He ensures Caesar that it signified that “Rome shall suck reviving blood [from him], and... great men shall press for [honor].” (a2 s2 .....
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King Lear: The Use Of Letters
Number of words: 452 - Number of pages: 2.... ‘s loyalty to the old king. Gloucester told his decision to
Edmund after Gloucester finished the letter. Edmund decided to tell Cornwall
about Gloucester ‘s action. Edmund told Cornwall that his father was traitor
who wanted to help France. Edmund did this to receive more power and get the
credit from Duke of Cornwall. The action of Edmund displayed that he would do
anything to get higher rank. He even betrayed his father who is horribly
punished. Edmund becomes the Earl of Gloucester. Edmund had no loyalty to his
father. In Act III, the letter was in Albany's hand. Alba .....
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Television, What A Waste Of Timme
Number of words: 360 - Number of pages: 2.... wre
forced to create their own opinions and images of things in their own minds.
But with TV, all the images are created for you and almost all the arguments are
one-sided. With TV, you no longer create your own ideas; you are told them.
Television has a great impact on the health of America. The seductive topics
and biased broadcasts shows daily across America are luring more and more people
to the confines of their living room couch for a greater amount of time.
Inactivity and overeating are a common result of this decision made by adults
and kids alike. Perhaps this is the reason why .....
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Movie: The Last Supper
Number of words: 1582 - Number of pages: 6.... invited guest could not make it for dinner. The
trucker ends up being an anti-Semite and he is also an ex-marine. Immediately
after the trucker sits down at the table to eat he starts pointing out to the
five students that he hates Jews and that they always try to bargain down
anything that they buy. All five of the students are stunned by the remarks
that the trucker is making, especially one of the students that is Jewish. They
all get into a heated argument and the trucker goes out of control; in addition,
he grabs the Jewish student and puts a knife to his throat. They are all
shocke .....
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"Planet Of The Apes"
Number of words: 467 - Number of pages: 2.... of the earth rather than creatues in a superior-
inferior relationship. "Planet of the Apes" is a perfect example of why
language is so important.
Another reason I am disputing Mr. Burrough's opinion of this movie is its
strong message concerning how humans were treated by apes. When we watched
"Planet of the Apes," we cannot fail to notice the mutes are treated. They were
beaten, battered and bruised; they were attacked and assaulted; worst of all,
they were degraded, disgraced and caged like animals. This is not how humans or
animals should be treated. Animals should be revered an .....
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Macbeth: His Downfall Was Due To His Ambition For Power
Number of words: 756 - Number of pages: 3.... Macbeth was able to kill the Duncan, the king of Scotland, a man
whom trusted and loved Macbeth. With Duncan dead and the two princes
fleeing, Macbeth was crowned king of Scotland. In the end, Macbeth had
fulfilled his prophecies but in doing, he had committed treason against his
country. Macbeth's second great crime was committed against his friends,
the people around him whom use to admire him. After he had been crowned
king, Macbeth believed his greatest obstacle had been overcame but that
assumption was far the truth. By committing the first great crime, Macbeth
had unconsciously pav .....
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