Bloodlust!

The English epic, Beowulf, though believed to be the story of the successes of one hero, really is a testament to the successes of the society that produced the hero. The ideals such as interlacing and comitatus that were so highly regarded by the society were the main factors in the successes of the Anglo Saxon people. The ideal of comitatus that permeates various aspects of Anglo Saxon society is indicative of the society in which a character such as Beowulf would have existed. Comitatus is a…

many games in honor of himself, his sons, and many magistrates. While they were nowhere near as extravagant as those hosted after his reign, they still accomplished the same goal. In a time of relative peace, this violent sport helped satisfy the bloodlust of a civilization built on military…

Although the protagonist Beowulf was already a hero at start, development and growth were crucial and fundamental necessities in a typical hero’s expedition in achieving something of enormous value for both himself and those around him. In the beginning of the epic poem Beowulf, the main character had already portrayed his heroic nature through his gallantry in the stories that he told and the trials that he was involved in. Beowulf establishes himself as an epic hero by demonstrating core…

“Yep.” “So why do you look like your heart is breaking?” Damon grimaces at the soft question. Ric continues, strangely encouraged by the mildly angsty display. “I’m lost, too, you know? Feel like I’ve forgotten something important, but I know it’s just…you.” The vampire’s expression softens and is replaced with a curious moue. He closes the gap between them, moving close enough to touch, but carefully avoids contact. “You don’t see anything at all? You’re sure it’s gone.” “Pretty sure, yeah.…

known as a tragic flaw, is the technique used in drama to instigate the aforementioned downfall. Because the main plot of Shakespeare's Hamlet revolves around the killing of King Claudius some may consider that Prince Hamlet's tragic flaw is a bloodlust, "I should have fatted all the region kites / With this slave’s offal" (II.II.509-10). Though, it must be noted that there is no thought of killing until the ghost of Hamlet's father reveals Claudius to be his murderer and calls upon Hamlet to…

redirects it. When it came to the rage he had with Agamemnon he diverted it to anger with Hector by saying “Well, Son of Atreus, are either of us better off…If any of them get out of this alive.” (Homer 376) Achilles is constantly consumed by his bloodlust, wrath, and pride. He mauls his opponents violently, takes the corpse of Hector and mistreats it in a disgracing way, and intensely mourns over the emotional tragic loss of his friend…

Analysis ” Antisocial personality disorder is a psychosocial theory that is often referred to as psychopathy…Those that live with Antisocial Personality Disorder frequently lack empathy and tend to be heartless, sarcastic, and condescending towards the feelings, rights, and sufferings of others. They may have an exaggerated and egotistical self-appraisal and may be excessively narrow-minded, self-confident, or boastful. A personality disorder is an enduring pattern of inner experience and…

Her green eyes fluttered open. She pressed her palms firmly on the cold wet ground and propped herself up. She had long red hair that curled at the bottom. Small freckles splattered across her cheeks and nose, it was almost like the stars in the night sky. The surrounding area was unlike something she had ever seen before. It was dark and quiet, the only noises were coming from the night bugs. Her eyes scanned the forest to see if she could make out where she was. Although she appeared calm…

What does it mean to be a vampire? Well, aside from the usual craving of blood and the avoiding of sunlight, vampires are depicted in many different ways. Despite vampires sharing the same amount of strength as one another, it is often the case that the all-most powerful vampire in the pack is of the male gender. In addition to such misogyny, the typical vampire tale includes the love of an immortal with a human, usually a female. Vampires are also often seen as somewhat of an anti-hero,…

wonders how he would handle the situation. Amal Gedleh analyzes Jack and Roger in his essay Symbolism in Lord of the Flies. “Jack and Roger symbolize evil. Jack shows the power-hungry and savage end of society while Roger represents brutality and bloodlust,” (Gedleh). It’s evident that Jack has been power-hungry since the beginning of the story. He wanted to be the leader, but Ralph was picked over him. However, he wasn’t savage at the beginning. He shows civility when he attempts to kill the…