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In the book the curious incident of the dog in the night-time by Mark Haddon there were many important characters, two of which played a big part in the life of Christopher. These two characters are Christopher’s mother Judy Boone and his father Ed Boone. They both contain many qualities that each share and others that are unique. A quality that they both share is that they both feel guilty, but a quality that they differ in is how they protect Christopher. First, the quality that Ed…

The conflict between Creon and Antigone appears to be two opposing forces that clash against one another. However, the issue, when viewed through a societal perspective, becomes a little more complicated. This is evidenced by one of the points Professor Singer made about Antigone and her role in Ancient Greek society. Through her actions and beliefs in the play, Antigone is forced to play an unnatural role for a woman of her age and status in Ancient Greece. Her natural role would be to mourn…

Greek myths tell the adventures of two epic heroes, Perseus, and Theseus. Edith Hamilton revisits these adventures, in her translation of the greek heros. Hamilton’s translation focuses on their heroic adventures and qualities that made them famous in Greek culture and literature. However, one hero stands out Perseus. Perseus had to build up his courage and one way he did it was by standing up to his king Polydectes “He had nothing he could give...Declared that he would give him a present…

The handkerchief also takes on another meaning as it becomes as act metaphor for Othello’s flickering doubt while Desdemona’s life hangs in the balance and its symbolism of Desdemona’s fidelity. Whenever the handkerchief is either missing in action or suddenly appears Desdemona’s life is pushed closer to edge. After Othello learns that the handkerchief is missing he begins to act abnormally brash, distant and agitated. Later when the handkerchief reappears in Cassio’s possession he is thrown…

In “Oedipus Rex”, as told by Sophocles (edited by George Theodoridis and Caroline Gosslin), tells the story of how King Oedipus realizes he had killed his father,married his mother, and faced the consequences of fate. Citizens of Thebes beg King Oedipus to help get rid of the plague, that is killing the village. The citizens believe that since Oedipus has previously dealt with a monster (the Sphinx), that he can deal with their problems as well. Since Oedipus wants to help the…

The film “The Odyssey” directed by Andrei Konchalovsky is based on the classic poem “The Odyssey” written by Homer. In ancient times the poem was performed orally by a bard, and would be performed over a number of nights. There are numerous differences in the film as opposed to the film, this is because of differing themes in the poem and film. The film was intended for a modern audience so aspects of the poem had to be altered in order for the audience to gain better understanding. Most…

In the novel, Atwood uses the character of Dr. Jordan to be a representative of this patriarchal society and he ensures that women are conforming certain roles and they are not trying out new roles. Lydia, who is one of the Governor’s wife’s two daughters is a young teenager who is transitioning to become a woman, is willing to try out new roles as she has a huge interest in Grace Mark’s case. This interest makes her wish she had attended James McDermott’s execution but Dr. Jordan refuses her to…

1. When one hears the word “king” traits like “warrior,” “political power,” or the visualization of an individual who sits on a throne. This is exactly what individuals were expecting when people referred to Jesus as a king. This is all they had known a king being in the time period of Jesus. However, Jesus did not fit the mold of this type of king. Rather, Jesus was the complete opposite. He was a king who took the undesired road for His people to have the riches. He was a king who died for His…

The book The Elite by Kiera Cass is a fictitious mixed with romance and dystopia. The protagonist is a vivacious wild child named America Singer. “Maxon! Maxon! I yelled. Stop it! Stop it, please! He heard me; I knew he did. I saw him slowly close his eyes and swallow one time, as if he could push the sound out of his head” Cass page 93. In this quote Marlee is getting beat for not being loyal to Maxon. America is yelling at Maxon telling him to stop this even though she was not allowed…

Life is full of unexpected surprises and outcomes that we as humans cannot comprehend or control on many cases. Antigone is one of those great plays which portraits many life issues and situations that we see on our daily life. Although most will argue that Antigone is the true hero of the story I will be one of the few to say that Creon was the both hero and victim of this story and because of his pride, ego, and loyalty met his ultimate demise. Creon is a complex character that starts of the…