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Historically, it is evident that masculine and feminine authorities display their power in contrasting ways. Three recent studies have concluded that only eighteen percent of men share similar personality traits with women, supporting the common standard that women are more “sensitive, attentive to others and apprehensive, while males are more forceful and aggressive.” (Rettner) While looking at the tragedy King Lear by William Shakespeare, the theme of gender division is outlined throughout the…

legendary warriors, it should come as no surprise that Lafayette too entered the military, though he was initially stationed at the passive town of Metz with no real combat to attend to. It was here, invited by the mayor to dine with the Duke of Gloucester, that Lafayette became infused with the American cause. Though the brother of King George III, the Duke…

Life has infinite meaning. As long as humans have existed, there is no one definite answer as to how one should live their lives. In various plays, novels, and passages, the meaning of life has been pondered upon by numerous authors, in a variety of different ways. In Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the D’Urbervilles, William Shakespeare’s King Lear, Book 4 of Genesis, and John Milton’s Book 9 of Paradise Lost, each of the principal characters undergo a pattern of seeking truth, entrapment, and…

Protestantism’s as an act heresy resulted in many being found guilty, and even executed for not following the Catholic faith (Trueman, 2015). One of the individuals that was tried and found guilty was John Hooper, the former Bishop of Gloucester. Hooper was burned to death in Gloucester in February of 1555 (Trueman, 2015). Instead of this action discouraging the Protestants, which was Queen Mary I’s initial goal, the burnings only actually amplified the people of England’s hatred towards the…

In his novel Thinks… David Lodge addresses topics of religion, faith and death by examining the main characters’, Helen and Ralph’s, differing views on the subjects. Helen, though having had a Catholic upbringing, is not a firm believer in Christianity, yet she still wants to hold onto her beliefs in afterlife and dualism between soul and body. In contrast, Ralph sees such beliefs simply as a way to cope with the fear of death and he scorns Helen’s faith in ”immortal souls”, arguing that human…

Richard III the film is a historical movie which depicts the rivalry between the houses of York and Lancaster .The film begins with a dramatic opening scene which connects the past with the present. In the film Richard is at the center of all the action as the film depicts his ascend to the throne through the use of manipulation of other characters praying on their weaknesses, murderous tactics and seducing women who may be presented as weak. Among the victims of his murders are his brother…

Lear’s greed leads to his metaphorical blindness which prevents him from discerning and distinguishing the forces of evil, that are also fuelled by greed, against him. Lear demonstrates this human folly clearly at the beginning of play. In conjunction to the relatively greedy act of relinquishing political power (his responsibilities) while keeping his title of King, Lear attempts to achieve self-assurance and satisfy his narcissistic desires by conducting a love test where his daughters must…

own money. By demanding women to be treating equally Murray challenged the founding fathers of American and opened doors to future generations of women’s suffrage. (National women’s history Museum) Judith Sargent Murray was born on May 1, 1751, in Gloucester, Massachusetts into a wealthy merchant family. As a daughter…

My oh my! Make sure you wear your cozy clothing the night you watch the City College of New York’s production of Richard III because you’re going to want to get comfortable through the three-hour long performance! Richard, Duke of Gloucester, is determined to gain the crown of England from his brother, King Edward IV. He woos the widow, Lady Anne Neville at the funeral of her father-in-law, King Henry VI and marries him. In the meantime, Richard organizes the murder of his brother George, Duke…

the dead King Edward IV, had never been legally married to the princess’ mother. b. This made the boys illegitimate and so neither of them could inherit the throne. B. The coronation of King Richard III a. In that year of July, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, was crowned King Richard 3rd C. The disappearance of the two Princes in the tower a. The two young princes disappeared in August were never seen again. Transition: What happened to them? Were they dead? Had Richard ordered their murder?…