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- 2201: Hamlet's Puzzling, Duplicitous Nature
- ... right to the throne. This is the appropriate action for someone as wronged as he, albeit late. In reaction to Ophelia's death, he is again behaving as he should have. She was his love interest, and as such he should have loved her more than her brother. This is shown when Hamlet says, "I loved Ophelia. Forty thousand brothers /Could not, with their quantity of love,/ Make up my sum ...
- 2202: The Temple of Zeus
- ... beautiful with carvings of animals and lilies. The garments of Zeus may make one assume that the Greeks believed in wearing comfortable and practical clothing. Also, the Greeks honoring of the Olympic games showed their interest in fitness and exercise. The size of the statue of Zeus was what was the most memorable to visitors. The statue was about forty feet high and twenty feet wide (Larrinda). The statue barley fit ...
- 2203: Science Fiction Movies
- ... seekers filled with a curiosity for the unknown. From classic psy-fi thrillers such as The Blob or Invasion of the Body Snatchers to modern day flicks like Starship Troopers, we have always had a interest in what lies in unfamiliar realms, and in the future. What we do not usually do is search deep beneath the surface of these films for the true meaning of psy-fi; we just take ...
- 2204: Hamlet: Truth of His Father's Death and Hypocrisy Surrounding Him
- ... Hamlet himself hides behind a mask, one of madness and insanity, but his is differernt. Claudius and Polonius each come across, at first, as loving and caring parents, while they are actually driven by self-interest. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern also present a false impression. They embrace Hamlet with friendly comradery; however, Hamlet is smart enough to uncover the mask they too hide behind. Polonius, the king's royal assistant has a ...
- 2205: Dial ‘M’ for Murder
- ... talk a little more. But what the friend doesn’t know is that Tony really wants to con him into killing his wife for him, and in reward would be lots of money. So his interest is not buying the car at all. Now Tony had been following this guy around for quite some time, just to learn his ways and see if he was good enough for the job he ...
- 2206: Aaron and Brutus: The Irony of Violence
- ... he “will be bright” already clues us that he will play a large role in the plot’s advancement. Shakespeare uses Aaron to manipulate the emotions of the audience. With no good reason, he takes interest in Tamora’s plight to avenge her son’s death. For example, when Tamora’s sons, Chiron and Demetrius, are quarrel over Lavinia, daughter of Titus, he tells them: For shame, be friends, and join ...
- 2207: A Street Car Named Desire: Blanche
- ... kiss you, just once, softly and sweetly on your mouth!” This shows that Blanche feels little regret for her past and does not seem to care about turning her life around. Blanche not only shows interest in delivery boys, but also makes several passes at Stanley. Once after a shower she speaks to Stanley, “ Hello, Stanley! Here I am, all freshly bathed and scented, and feeling like a brand new human ...
- 2208: Western Films
- ... Texas cattleman in Dodge City (1939), or as the flamboyant General Custer in an historically inaccurate biography from director Raoul Walsh titled They Died With Their Boots On (1941). In all three films, his romantic interest was played by Olivia de Havilland. The 1940s and 50s were the heyday of the classic film western - and director John Ford was considered the major craftsman of the western genre during the sound era ...
- 2209: African Art
- ... of life that were decorated and garnished more eloquently than those of a common citizen would. African art came to European notice c.1905, when artists began to recognize the aesthetic value of African sculpture. Interest in the arts of Africa has flourished, and many modern Western artists have rediscovered the enduring qualities of African art (Njami p.35). In the latter part of the 20th century, African art has come ...
- 2210: Oedipus' Journey For The Truth
- ... exile and banishment from the city and from the people of Thebes. He’s trying to gain and keep his nobility and respect from the citizens of his city. The cursed was announced also in interest of the safety of Oedipus himself. If the murderer killed one king , why wouldn’t he strike again? So Oedipus was thinking for his own safety as well. The connection between the play and knowledge ...
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