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- 7671: A Portrayel Of Women In The Or
- ... because of the manly way she acts. The chorus leader states in line 35 "spoken like a man, my lady, loyal, full of self-command." (Aeschylus 116). Odysseus of the quick wits was held in high esteem for such craftiness, yet intelligence and wit, while exulted in a man, are threatening characteristics in a woman. In the kingdom, Clytaemnestra has been having an open affair with Aegisthus. The chorus, who acts ...
- 7672: An Analysis Of The Jay Gatsby
- ... college unfortunately serves as a hindrance. Gatsby shows Nick a picture "A souvenir of [his] Oxford days . . . " (Fitzgerald), as if to imply that he was there. In realization, Gatsby had only dreamed of attending a school such as Oxford, and even a small, dishonest taste of this makes him dream of changing his past. With a photograph, Gatsby effectively, and almost unmistakably, recreates his past. Not only does Oxford involve lies ...
- 7673: Arugumentative Essay On The Gl
- ... would be in if you just had more get-up." (Act 1, Scene V, pg. 54.) Amanda could never show any recognition for what her children had achieved. After Laura had dropped out of business school, Amanda was very pessimistic about her future, and was sure she would become an "old maid." Amanda did not even think of the possibility that Laura could be successful on her own, she failed to ...
- 7674: Arthur, Tragic Hero Or Merely
- ... strong and moral one for them both. Even in death, she is the supporting one, he the weak one. Even as Hawthorne describes him, Arthur is childlike and ill-suited to his environment: "Notwithstanding his high gifts and scholar-like attainments, there was an air about this young minister,--an apprehensive, a startled, a half-frightened look--as of a being who felt himself quite astray and at a loss in ...
- 7675: Ambition In Macbeth
- ... apparitions who are called by the witches influence Macbeth by making him believe that he is invincible in Act IV, Scene I, rebellion s head, rise never, till the wood/ of Birnam rise, and our high- placed Macbeth/ shall live the lease of nature, pay his breath/ to time, and mortal custom. In Act I, Scene v, Lady Macbeth also influences Macbeth s ambition, Hie thee hither,/ that I may pour ...
- 7676: All Quiet On The Western Front
- ... the Western Front was a story told by Paul Baumer, a 19 year-old student. He was convinced to join the German army by a schoolmaster , Kantorek, a along with many of his friends from school. He was trained by Corporal Himmelstoss, a strictly disciplined commander who dislikes Paul because of his defiance. While at the front, Paul along with his other friends made a new friend. His name was Stanislaus ...
- 7677: Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn
- ... their thoughts. Nature can often provide comfort by providing a nurturing surrounding where a child is forced to look within and choices can be made untainted by society. Mark Twain once said "Don't let school get in the way of your education." Twain states that this education which is provided by society, can actually hinder human growth and maturity. Although a formal education shouldn't be completely shunned, perhaps true ...
- 7678: Adolescence Depicted In The Od
- ... form of expressing her wish to be independent. In today's society, people often marry someone of a completely different personality and character as a way of showing their rebelliousness to their parents. However, in high society at that time, marriages are usually arranged or they require the utmost approval of the parents. In most fairy tales, the appointed husband is always someone who the girl never truly loves, and at ...
- 7679: A Dolls House 2
- ... until the beginning of the play, has not seen her for nine or ten years. Since then, her husband has died and she was left with nothing, having to open a shop and run a school in order to get by. Now, she has returned to the Helmer s in search of more work. Mrs. Linde represents the social conformity that women can accomplish in that era. An example occurs when ...
- 7680: A Clockwork Orange
- ... mostly low key to add to the mood. This is especially true when the gang is out beating and raping or even just hanging out at the Milk Bar. The end of the movie is high key to make Alex seem like a better person because of his treatment. The director also uses a close-up shot when Alex is talking or thinking. I believe this is done so you can ...
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