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    Coalition Government deceives people by saying that it is a second chance given to terrorist to have new life in the society. It is also promoted as people are made to believe that the government is fair and just by giving terrorist another chance. Dr. Lysander has informed Kyla that some people requested to be slated like her sister Amy. It was a chance for both those who choose to go against the state and those who undergo bad experiences in their…

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    When comparing The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster and William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the women have a strong connection. In the sense of power, the Duchess resembles traits that of Hermia, and Cariola compares to Helena. Although, the plots and outcomes differ from one another, the characters remain connected. Hermia and the Duchess are women who hold a lot of power, but do not have the power of choosing their husbands. Instead, they have their partners in life chosen for…

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    Emotions are inevitable when it comes to being a human. In works of literature, the feelings that are involved are dramatized much more than they need to be. The conflict convinces the main character to feel a strong emotion by a dramatic occurrence. When these events occur, the literary elements involved in the work become stronger, making the work as a whole more eventful. Overall, characters in literature tend to have strong feelings towards certain characters that ultimately take over the…

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    Strength and Weakness in A Midsummer Night’s Dream’s Female Characters “And though she be but little, she is fierce” (III.2). In William Shakespeare 's comedy A Midsummer Night 's Dream, women in society are depicted to both possess some limitations that are stereotypically weak while others are depicted to possess more strength than they show in ordinary society. The world around which women lived during this time was full of limiting factors, factors that hinder the full…

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    Throughout the play, A Midsummer Night’s dream, by the well-known playwriter, William Shakespeare, provided that the antagonist, Oberon is the root of all the problems. Despite this, we can look at the novel in a different way. To give an illustration, take the case when Oberon orders Puck to get the enchanted flower and pours its juice on Titania’s eyes, or when after overhearing on Helena and Demetrius’s argument, he orders Puck to pour the rest of its juice on Demetrius so he can fall in love…

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    Actually it seems as though he does not seem to care one way or another about what happens to her. Despite the fact that in Act 1 it is shown that Demetrius did once feel some kind of passion for Helena with Lysander stating Demetrius “/Made love to Nedar 's daughter, Helena, /And won her soul (I.i.111-112),” it is made clear that Demetrius has since turned his affections to Hermia. Demetrius’ feelings are expressed fully in Act II, Scene when, after Helena…

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    Theseus Character Sketch An old proverb once said: “Killing a dragon may make a man famous, but does not make the lad a gentleman”. In the notable comedic play, Midsummer's Night Dream by Shakespeare, Theseus is portrayed as a fair and kind ruler to the citizens of Athens with a touch of romantic fervor, and is able to make healthy connections with all characters in the play. He is first seen talking about the forthcoming nuptial, giving the choice of life or death to Hermia. This choice later…

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    This is supported by the negative consequences he shows from trying to controlling others. Once Lysander and Demetrius are under the spell and in love with Helena, it causes turmoil between Helena and Hermia. “You juggler, you canker blossom, you thief of love” (3.1). This shows that because Oberon tries to control the actions of the athenian lovers…

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    In Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Puck serves as Shakespeare's voice in the play. He is no regular character, shown by the fact he is the only single person in the play, taking him out of both the fairy and mortal world. Puck not only uses the characters to his liking, but also his audience. Puck is the mischievous sprite who serves Oberon, the Fairy King. Puck or Robin Goodfellow is a sprite or fairy who plays annoying tricks on people or helps them out with their chores…

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    Outside help is needed for true love to prosper, this shows what the author defines love as. This circle of love and jealousy where Helen loves Demetrius who loves Hermia, who loves Lysander, who ends up loving Helen can only be halted by the magic and meddling of mischievous fairies. Even with the best intentions this caused complete chaos, for meddling in others love affairs never ends well. These crazy love affairs and fighting is…

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