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- 4971: Laidlaw
- "Laidlaw" is a novel written by the famous Scottish born author William McIlvanney. His inspirational style of writing has delivered him prestigious awards for all his high quality novels. "Laidlaw" is set in the urban city of Glasgow in the 90's and delivers a cutting insight to big industries and crime in ...
- 4972: All Quiet on the Western Front
- ... own experience of such matters to "All Quiet on the Western Front." He was in combat during World War I, and was wounded several times during the course of his service. He brings you the personal side of what war is, and with those who participated in this (fictitious) war. The emotion is real, though the characters are not. It is said to be the greatest war novel of all time ...
- 4973: Macbeths Ambition
- ... s decision of killing the king has only one motivation, to gain control of the state. His character illustrates how ambition for power corrupts everything and eventually transforms good people into cowardly murderers. Everybody has personal desires and ambitions, but when reaching one s goals requires getting involved in crime or treachery, the tragic result is death and madness.
- 4974: Morals
- ... that a person can change at any age, Charles Dickens shoed that it is never too late to change. Both of the morals are true in one way or another, but it is my own personal belief that a person can change at any time, if he or she desires to change. Although the moral in Shane makes some sense, I agree more with the moral from A Christmas Carol. I ...
- 4975: Comparison: Treatment of War in "The Rank Stench of Those Bodies Haunts Me Still" and "The Soldier"
- ... some societies. Perhaps the idea of individuality is more important to people now, rather than the sense of belonging to a nation. There are some similarities between the two poems. Both are written from a personal perspective on the subject of war. However, there are stark differences too. "The rank stench of those bodies haunts me still" is descriptive of the events of a battle, whereas "The Soldier" concerns itself with ...
- 4976: Mary Shelleys Frankenstein- Th
- ... something so hideous. As a result of Victor s feeble attempts to deny his inferiority to the monster, he becomes even more deserving of the abrasive titles which he thoughtlessly bestows upon his creation. In writing Frankenstein, Mary Shelly desired to show that it is possible for a man-made phenomenon to be more human than its creator. In view of the abundant contrasts between Victor and the monster, this occurrence ...
- 4977: Henry David Thoreau
- ... to die, discover that I had not lived." Henry left his nearby town of Concord to live at Walden Pond on July 4, 1845, Independence Day. Some have speculated that this date represents Henry's personal declaration of independence from society. Others have pointed out that July 4th was the day before his brother's birthday. By leaving for Walden on July 4th, Independence Day, Henry would have spent his first ...
- 4978: Adolf Hitler's A Oratory Genius
- ... convinced that Germany had been stabbed in the back by Jews and Marxists.1 Oratory and the printed word were much a part of Adolf Hitler's rise to save the "fatherland." It is my personal view that Hitler acquired his oratory skills and acuity through his earlier experiences.
- 4979: Macbeth Vs Othello
- ... play he is speaking about Othello. Roderigo askes Iago: Thou told st me thou didst hold him in thy hate. Iago says: Despise me if I do not. Three great ones of the city, In personal suit to make me his lieutenant, Off-capped to him; and, by the faith of man, I know my price; I am worth no worse a place. But he, as loving his own pride and ...
- 4980: The Scarlet Letter: Guilt, Strength and Revenge
- ... very well received by the people of the time. Shortly thereafter he became wealthy and was able to comfortably support his family. Hawthorne was one of a very few authors who became financially successful from writing alone. Arthur Dimmesdale, an important character in The Scarlet Letter, is also carried on by Hawthorne in two following stories: "The Minister's Black Veil" and "The Young Goodman Brown". The Scarlet Letter is a ...
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