Joe "King" Oliver

F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote the novel of The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald is a very creative writer and uses meaningful ideas in his work. In the novel The Great Gatsby, the author shows the love of Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan as a recurring theme throughout the book. One of the strongest themes is how the past in unrepeatable. Gatsby and Daisy can not go back to how their love was earlier in their lives because it is impossible to replicate the pass exactly. Three strong arguments in which support…

Oedipus Quote Analysis “By fate we are driven; yield to fate. No anxious cares can change the threads of its inevitable spindle.” In this particular quote taken from the greek play Oedipus,, I feel that there is more than one type of fate. One is inevitable, in example death. Death is a fate that cannot be avoided. The second, is a type of fate that can be escaped from. For example, a robber is brought to court and sentenced to jail for 30 years. During a prison break, he escapes and sneaks on…

Macbeth is the main character in Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth” which was published in 1606. At the beginning three witches announce that he will become king which makes him do everything he can to make the prophecy true. Once he started killing the king he can’t stop killing people anymore. Jack is one of the main characters in the novel “Lord of the Flies”, written by William Golding. It is about a group of boys who are stranded on an island, They elect a leader, Ralph, who keeps the order…

well when Macbeth mentions, “He is here in double trust” (1.7.12). Malcom guiltily reflected as he tried to give himself reasons not to continue with his ambitious plans to replace Duncan as the king of Scotland. The reason why Malcolm knew well about the devotion Duncan professed him, was that the king of Scotland never spared words of praise to show him his appreciation. Someone who knew well about that appreciation and profited from it, was Macbeth’s wife because Duncan directly told her what…

HOW DOES LADY MACBETH CHANGE THROUGHOUT THE PLAY When we are first introduced to Lady Macbeth, she is being informed of the predictions made by the witches, promising great authority for her husband through a letter. Her response to the letter from Macbeth clearly depicts her lust for power. When she said “Cawdor...shalt be what thou art promised” she almost asserts the witches predictions. And that communicates her determination to go to extreme lengths to get what she wants. In Act 1 Scene 5…

Oedipus Rex is considered to be one of the world’s greatest tragedies while also being one of the oldest. Despite being written second, it was the first part of the theban trilogy written by Sophocles. The themes in Oedipus Rex are crucial to the play’s long lasting appeal. The various symbols throughout the story help to illustrate the theme that one often encounters their fate on the path they take to avoid it. Oedipus’ scars located on his feet, along with his name, are symbols representing…

What does it take to be a good role model? A good role model is an individual who not only has the ability to shape the actions and perceptions of another but who also possesses moral values and a sense of rectitude. William Shakespeare’s Macbeth evolves around a Scottish nobleman who's ambition drives him towards the edge of sanity as he ruthlessly annihilates anyone who becomes a hindrance to his crown. His rise to power is short-lived, however, as he is eventually overthrown, leading to his…

Julius Caesar is a play filled with death and betrayal. Based on historical events in the ancient Rome Empire, it is specifically about the time when one of the greatest generals of the Roman Empire was killed. Each and every death had a purpose and consequence that came about because of it. The first person to die in the play was Caesar himself. He was a hero of the Roman Empire and a generous, kind-hearted man. Yet, he was dispatched by his friends and fellow senators. When his life was ended,…

Yazid EL Berdai Quote Essay “Comedy, in brief, is criticism… because it exposes human beings for what they are in contrast to what they prefer to be.” (Felheim) Criticism is used to expose a failure or mistake in order for it to be resolved. Throughout history, many critics were made through different styles of writing or different styles of delivery. Some critics were delivered through plays, some were delivered through speeches, some were harsh and some were funny. The most successful and…

Oedipus the King is a tragedy outlining the fall of Oedipus as he discovers his true identity. The drama focuses on his inability to see past his own ignorance, thus leading to disastrous consequences. As outlined in Aristotle’s Poetics, the mark of a good tragedy is represented by an error done by the protagonist. In the play, dramatic irony emphasizes Oedipus’ compulsion for knowledge which is hindered by his own ignorance, thus resulting in his loss of reputation. Throughout the play, Oedipus…