Antithesis

Nature and Human Nature What is the difference between humans and nature? What is the relationship between supernatural beings and humans? Although the former may take a while to reach to a convincible answer, the answer of the later can be obtained through history and literal texts. In the fascinating yet somewhat poignant epic, The Epic of Gilgamesh, the eponymous protagonist experiences the vicissitudes of life- the power as a king, the loss of his alter ego, and the epiphany of the fact…

have very different views which they clearly show in their speeches. Not unlike a debate which we often see today in politics between two political opponents. Brutus attempts to justify his killing of Julius Caesar using rhetorical question and antithesis while Mark Antony tries to defend Julius Caesar's legacy by using rhetorical question and apostrophe. Unlike many types of stories told today, movies, and pieces of writing. This story is hardly black and and white. One could argue why it was…

For example, “there is one human institution that makes a pauper the equal of a Rockefeller, the stupid man equal of an Einstein, and an ignorant man equal of any college president” (L 103-106) Atticus uses this antithesis to show how the justice system favors nobody. The court system does not care from what class, gender, ethnicity, skin color, or background it only cares about the evidence. Another example is, “Our courts have their faults, as does any human constitution…

The epic poem “Beowulf” describes the tale of the hero Beowulf, characterized by his encounters with the three monsters: Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon. A prevalent theme in the story of Beowulf is the clash of good and evil, as symbolized by Beowulf’s battles with the three aforementioned monsters. However, a major detail that the audience is deprived of when reading the poem, as opposed to watching the movie, is that Beowulf is the father of the dragon, thus blurring the line…

convinced that nonviolence is more powerful than violence. Nonviolence supports you if you have a just and moral cause. Nonviolence provides the opportunity to stay on the offensive, and that is of crucial importance to win any contest.” By using antithesis repetition you better understand the differences between violence and nonviolence. If you choose to stay on the offensive, you state what you think is wrong, and you protest for what is…

The minor character Tiresias in the play Oedipus the King by Sophocles serves as a foil to the main character Oedipus. The extreme contrast between the two men emphasizes the inherent weaknesses that Oedipus possesses. Oedipus is able-bodied, whereas Tiresias is old and blind. Oedipus ignorantly denies fate, whereas Tiresias humbly accepts it. Tiresias may be physically weak, but he possesses an inner strength - he is able to recognize and accept the truth of the myth. Tiresias is frail and…

In the nineteenth century industrialization lead to new views of science and politics that were deemed revolutionary in nature. During this period Europeans believed science was capable of revealing secrets of the natural world, in turn revealing ways to improve human society through rational inquiry. Two important people that stood out during the Europeans industrial age were Karl Marx and Charles Darwin. Both of these men developed new ways of processing knowledge that significantly altered…

Through a single independent clause, it is simply stated Hester is no longer confined in prison. However, her freedom is not that simple, due to her decision to stay in the community she is still confined within the puritan model of society. The syntax here used signifies that Hester being free from the prison is a small action and simple in the grand scheme of things. Thus, the syntax makes a subtle comment that Hester is to endure a much harsher form of confinement now within her community as…

pursuit of knowledge interfered with the formation of his moral rectitude. Victor mirrors the morals of his society, valuing appearance, rank, and personal endeavors above the needs and concerns of others. On the other hand, the monster symbolizes the antithesis of societal values; his unnatural creation and void of a parental figure fosters an environment in which his childlike mentality must confront the barbarity of man. After his…

The nineteenth century corresponds to the scramble for Africa and to the birth of colonialism. During that period, a lot of writers, philosophers and explorers emerged. Among them, there were Joseph Conrad and Stanley. In their writings, their main claim is that Africa is a jungle where live “savages” but also an unhistorical part of the world. Indeed, throughout their texts, there are a lot of animalistic, pejorative and inhuman terms used to qualify Africans. For instance, Stanley points out…