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- 1981: Madame Bovary 3
- ... the words to catch the nearest way . The use of this euphemism to describe the action of killing Duncan can be seen as though she is trying to hide the harsh imagery of blood and violence in the action of murder. This is an example of Lady Macbeth s diminishing sense of honesty. Throughout the course of the soliloquy, the developing theme of evilness continues to show through words such as ...
- 1982: Macbeth Responsible For His Ow
- ... seize upon Fife; give to the edge of the sword his wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls that trace him in his line." (4.1.150-153) The news of this ruthless act of violence reaches Macduff, as he is preparing his troops against Macbeth. Distraught by his treachery, Macduff decides to attack Dunsinane immediately and lay revenge upon Macbeth. This leads to Macbeth's downfall, as his castle is ...
- 1983: Macbeth - Lady Macbeth
- ... the words to catch the nearest way . The use of this euphemism to describe the action of killing Duncan can be seen as though she is trying to hide the harsh imagery of blood and violence in the action of murder. This is an example of Lady Macbeth s diminishing sense of honesty. Throughout the course of the soliloquy, the developing theme of evilness continues to show through words such as ...
- 1984: Lord Of The Flies - Civilized
- ... boys order steadily declined as savagery took over and with that came chaos. The island itself becomes a prison after once being a paradisic environment. Ralph loses control of his power and Jack introduces mustric violence and dictatorship. Roger, is after instant gratification and to attain it uses extreme savagery. He begins with throwing small pebbles at 'unimportant' figures but ends up killing Piggy with a boulder.
- 1985: Lord Of The Flies
- ... of hunters. In a deeper sense Jack represents dictatorship and a primitive hunter. His leadership depends on in the ability to threaten and frighten those under him. His victory over piggy represents the triumph of violence over intellect, his knife represents death and destruction. It is through jack we see Brutality and savagery. Piggy is a typical obese young boy with brains, but in more he can be seen as a ...
- 1986: Le Cid (french)
- ... lui dit (Acte 1, scène V, vers 288-289) Cette citation démontre comment son père voulait qu'il venge la valeur familiale, mais cette citation aussi une véritable insulte envers Rodrigue. Il a réagit en violence et provoqua le duel avec Don Gomès et le tua. Une autre chose qui poussa Rodrigue à tuer est qu'il ne voulait pas apparaître comme un lâche dans les yeux de Chimène. Cet intrigue ...
- 1987: Jane Eyre 5
- ... the decisions of the main characters. The split tree in Jane Eyre allowed Jane to examine her own motives and question if they still pursued her goals. The red room in Jane Eyre suggest[ed] violence, enclosure, rebellion and rebirth, 7 a stage Bronte after went through after her sister Anne died. To Bronte the red room was also a symbol of failed love as the room was dark, cold, and ...
- 1988: Iliad 2
- ... behavior that could be described as heroism. The first way in which Achilles, who fights for the Greeks, and Hector, who fights for the Trojans, act differently is how they approach war and the inevitable violence and death that accompany it. Although Achilles knows that he is fated to be killed in battle, when his faithful and devoted friend Patroclus is mercilessly and dishonorably cut down in combat, he puts aside ...
- 1989: Ibsens Ghosts
- ... Engstrand, in the most grotesque form imaginable, is insulting both her mother's memory and herself at one and the same time. Any further communication between them is unthinkable, except at the level of physical violence. And it is precisely this that Regine now threatens. ? Completely unaware of how the other person thinks and responds, both characters act out a pattern of destructive responses in this scene. Regine, subjected in the ...
- 1990: How Is Evil Expred In The Play
- ... solider, then transformed into a ruthless killer a tyrant . Another contrast in the play is the use of the word Blood . This has a good side and a bad side. Blood is a sign of violence and revenge. But blood is also a sign of forgiveness via Christ. Relatives are related by blood as well, yet blood can represent guilt. As shown after Macbeth has killed Duncan. Blood can drive you ...
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