Our Lady of Sorrows

insane? Is lady Macbeth riddled with insanity? Many would argue, yes. Lady Macbeth is driven to dementia by the fear of damnation. In the famous play The Tragedy of Macbeth written by William Shakespeare, written during the Elizabethan era which was to reflect the reign of James VI succeeding to the English throne is where Lady Macbeth's character is centered around. The play itself revolves around the main character, Macbeth, who persists on murdering for the sake of power. His wife, Lady…

was to come; fear, anxiety, and sorrow were just a few of the emotions swirling through my veins. It was as though every memory, every conversation, every disagreement we had ever had was on repeat in my mind. There are some instances in our lives that are engraved in our minds. Death is an example of something that you will never forget. We all remember our pets dying, our distant relatives, in some horrifying cases our friends. People leave unmistakable marks on our lives day by day. Death is…

lining with the lamp-light gloating o’er, She shall press, ah, nevermore!” (CIT). In this line containing alliterations, it is clear that the speaker is aware that he will never meet Lenore. However, he still says to the raven, “Tell this soul with sorrow laden if, within the distant Aidenn, /It shall clasp a sainted maiden who the angels name Lenore” (CIT). Despite the fact that the speaker already knows the answer to his questions, he still persists in asking about Lenore. There is a sense of…

“We are finally here.” Mom said with no emotion. “I wish we never came to this stupid place.” my sister said. I know that Mom would lash out at my sister for showing her attitude, but she knows that we all had enough negative experiences in our lives after Dad died. After unloading the last box, my Mom sat down and I could tell through her eyes she was wondering if everything would come back to normal. “Hey Mom, you okay?” I asked sympathetically.…

exactly know the reason why she has the intention to cause harm to others. Lady Macbeth was the brains behind Duncan 's death; Macbeth was her puppet and she used his strings to kill King Duncan. All she cared about was killing Duncan and getting the thrown. For instance, when she 's talking to herself while waiting for Macbeth to return she” Had he not resembled My father as he slept, I had done’t”(2.3.11-12). This meaning that Lady Macbeth would have killed Duncan herself if he didn’t…

large influence on his decisions. Whilst Macbeth’s abominable actions warrant utter hatred, Macbeth’s own personality and the external influences helping shape his deeds deny this, and instead leave the audience looking upon Macbeth with a sense of sorrow at Shakespeare’s tragic hero. The crimes perpetrated by Macbeth are murders of the most execrable nature, and turn the audience against the protagonist. Perhaps chief among these is the regicide of King Duncan. Prior to the killing, Macbeth…

dutiful wife who is respected by her husband. She is the epitome of a dutiful wife and mother. Though Andromache is respected by her husband, ladies of Troy have to beg the lives of their husbands to gods and goddesses: Tell me at once, and clearly, please, my lady Andromache, where has she gone? To see my sisters, or brothers’ wives? Or to Athena’s temple? Ladies of Troy are there to make petition to the goddess.’ (6.J.78-82) Andromache gives advice to Hector concerning the war and the…

second of six children born in his devout catholic family. He had a firm standing in the catholic beliefs as well as virtues he loved receiving communion and going to confession often. He also had a trusting resource to prayer and was devoted to our lady. He grew up as a fun loving and straightforward child. He was good at school and very intelligent. He had great love for his mother and a close friendship with his father, who encouraged him to feel free and tell him his worries and his father…

into a spiral of lies, thoughtless behaviour, and guilt. The aftermath of Duncan 's murder leaves Macbeth askew. Macbeth does not acknowledge what he has committed because it was not his decision per say. The decision to go forth killing Duncan was Lady Macbeth 's, so she is the one who took charge, and…

Hester as a sinner vs as a puritan: Hester is introduced as a very beautiful young lady, “The woman lady was tall, with a figure of perfect elegance on a large scale...” Hawthorne (60) When she is let out of jail she is silent and grabs hold of her newborn baby tightly pushing her toward her breast where the Scarlet “A” was branded. She walks on to the scaffold she has a flashback of England suddenly becoming aware of the stern faces looking up at her, Hester painfully realizes her present…