Revenge

Monkey Business Everything has an origin, even us humans, but how, when, and where did we evolve? Steven Pinker’s Revenge of the Nerds contains two parts that. In the first, he identifies and examines the four traits that aid the evolution of human intelligence; this builds a background on the subject at hand. Then, the second, goes on to discuss the evolution of our mind and culture concurrently developing, thus, the standard timetable is inaccurate. Although Pinker does employ the elements of…

Although in the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare Hamlet is successful in his revenge act, he has to become a damaged murderer just like Claudius. The play suggests that revenge is useless and it leaves a negative impact on a person’s character. The ineffectiveness of revenge leaves Hamlet to believe he is being a devoted son, when in reality he becomes the murderer he wants to rid the world of. Hamlet’s first character downfall is when he takes on the role of “the destroyer” and believes he…

phrases in the English language is, “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” English speakers learn it from a young age and continue hearing it for years to come; it permeates well-known pieces of literature, articles of media, and quite a few lectures from parents and guardians to their young ones. But how often to people really think about what the phrase means? Is it conveying that one can only truly find revenge if they have “cold” hearts, or does it mean that revenge is only for those who have…

important to note is that revenge can be a deliberate act of inflicting injury on others, in order to right a wrong. This fact can allow the mind at times to become consumed with the act of revenge. As a result sending one down a path of destruction, which can follow you for many years to come. Therefore, both pride and revenge are the circumstances behind Montresor decision to seek revenge against Fortunato, who is a prideful man. Nevertheless, Montresor seeks revenge for the years of insults…

of interesting concepts; however, one of the most dominant ones is the topic of justice and vengeance. The war itself is just a personal motivation of Agamemnon to deal with Troy and to punish them for their deeds in the past, the Greeks just want revenge, even though the Troy Priest of Apollo Chryses asks for a forgiveness. The gods play also one of the central roles in the poem. The most interesting aspect is that the role of the god in the poem is to punish the negligent people and to…

A Scorned Wife’s Revenge Euripides is a famous Greek playwright who is known for the many tragedies he wrote based on Greek mythology and the dark side of human nature. One of his most well-known plays, Medea, tells the story of a wife looking for revenge after being left by her husband. The play’s antagonist, Medea, is married to the Greek hero Jason, but he leaves her for King Creon’s daughter, Glauce, in order to gain a political advantage. Heartbroken, Medea grieves the loss of her…

things she has done to deserve being there. While in the room she thinks back on her uncle and his wish that his wife treat Jane like she was on of their own. Abruptly she thinks that her kind hearted uncle, in spirit, is there in the red room to get revenge on his wife for breaking her promise. With her new realization having an affect on her she screams horror but is completely ignored by the thought of just wanting to escape her…

There are many occasions where revenge is used in “The Odyssey”. Revenge doesn't always help the situation. However, revenge can be justified or acceptable. An example of this is when Odysseus and Telemakhos kill the suitors. The suitors are in Odysseus’ palace for many years without his consent, trying to marry his wife, disrecting his estate, and disrespecting Telemakhos. In short, the massacre of the suitors was a necessity for Odysseus and Telemakhos. The suitors are in Odysseus’ palace…

leave his conspiracies aside. The two soliloquies debate whether he should commit a horrible sin or remain passive. In the William Shakespeare play Hamlet, the two soliloquies “what is a man” and “rogue and peasant slave” have many similarities of revenge. Hamlet is plagued by his feelings of responsibility to kill Claudius, he is angry at himself for letting the murder go, and wishes he had the courage to carry the inhumane deed. Hamlet feels he is the one that needs to kill Claudius,…

At first his thirst for revenge makes him sound like a rabid animal who will do anything to kill. When Marcellus and Horatio first hear and see the ghost they tell Hamlet it’s all a fake and not to listen. That it could be some form of Satan. Hamlet explains that “Why, what should…