Ghost Hunters

The theme of death is shown in many pieces of literature, in various ways, which impact the plot and development of each character. The theme of death affects the storyline of a novel or play in a very individualized way which helps determines the path of the plot and the development of the characters. This is shown in the following three pieces of literature; Hamlet, The Lovely Bones, and Life of Pi. It is aided by literary devices such as imagery where the main character is compared to an…

My Hamlet would be set in a modern Denmark, inspired by Ancient Rome, that has a stratocracy, a government where the state and the military are the same. Hamlet, along with most of the males in the play, would be in the military, as soldiers, analytics, or leaders. The looming subplot of the war with Norway begin in media res, as what has been leading to this possible war has begun during or even before King Hamlet’s life. This warlike background would explain how Laertes could have overthrown…

The first quarter of english 12, we read Hamlet by Shakespeare. In Hamlet, there is a boy named Hamlet who’s father died 2 months prior to the start of the book. Hamlet comes to find out that his father was killed by Claudius (Hamlet’s father’s brother) by poisoning Hamlet’s father while he was sleeping so Hamlet seeks revenge and appears to become insane. Hamlet was faking being insane. Next, we will talk about some facts concluding that Hamlet is faking being insane. Hamlet is not insane.…

The Persistence of Memory and "The Tell-Tale Heart" also incorporates the motif of death in both their works that help to exemplify the concept of Surrealism and the unconscious mind. In "The Tell-Tale Heart", the story illustrates the absurd murder of the old man. The narrator tries to justify why he killed the old man by stating, "Whenever it fell upon me, my blood ran cold; and so by degrees -very gradually -I made up my mind to take the life of the old man, and thus rid myself of the eye…

Shakespeare is known for his tragedies that he writes about, and Hamlet is no exception. In Hamlet, Hamlet learns from the ghost of his father that his father is killed by his uncle who is now the king and his stepdad. This leads Hamlet into madness where he has relationship issues with his girlfriend, Ophelia, who is the daughter of the king’s advisor, Polonius. Polonius is killed when Hamlet accidentally stabs him trying to kill Claudius. All of this happens due to Hamlet going mad over the…

9. What effect is created by the scenes between Hamlet and Polonius being in prose instead of poetry? The prose dialogue emphasizes the sharp wit exhibited by Hamlet and the pure disdain that Hamlet has for Polonius. The prose dialogue also shows how disconnected Polonius is from reality. The dialogue between Hamlet and Polonius is more powerful in prose because of its directness in tone, as opposed to poetic dialogue which would lose much of its punch. The effect created by the prose…

In the last soliloquy of Act II, Hamlet contemplates on his lack of action towards the murder of his uncle. After speaking to Polonius and seeing the actors, Hamlet realizes that he is essentially putting off what his father’s ghost tells him to do. He begins to compare himself to the actors, “What would he do had he the motive and the cue for passion that I have?” (II.ii.587- 589). He criticizes himself as he is unable to take vengeance for such a tremendous criminal act and even an actor can…

Levitating girl's, family tragedies, giant monsters, black and white photos and an island; the perfect ideas for a visually compelling and creepy book. Throughout the novel “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” it’s clear to see why Publishers Weekly 1 says it’s “an enjoyable, eccentric read, distinguished by well-developed characters, a believable Welsh setting and some very creepy monsters”. This is a trilogy opener, both rich and strange enough for adults to enjoy. “Miss…

Lear faced with a loss of reason. At the end of the novel, Antoinette becomes totally unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy and realise who she is. She believes she has seen a ghost in the mirror which in reality was herself. The statement Antoinette makes while looking in the mirror: “I saw her – the ghost. The woman with streaming hair. She was surrounded by a gilt frame but I knew her”, suggests Antoinette inability to realise that what she sees is herself. However this inability…

Scrooge thought there was a ghost in his house because the cellar door flew open then he heard noises on the floor below. The story said “Upon its coming in, the dying flame leaped up, as though it cried “I know him! Marley’s Ghost!” and fell again.”. Scrooge didn’t believe it was Marley’s ghost and he asked him “Jacob,” he said, imploringly. “Old Jacob Marley, tell me more. Speak comfort to me, Jacob.” and Marley said “I have none to give,” the Ghost replied.”. After the ghost had left, Scrooge…