Romance

Some people think that Romeo and Juliet is one of the greatest love stories, however that’s not true. It’s not one of the greatest love stories of all time because Romeo and Juliet are not actually in love. There is a substantial amount of evidence that proves they are not in love. For instance, Romeo, at the beginning, is heartbroken for Rosaline then he sees Juliet and Rosaline is replaced with Juliet, Romeo and Juliet also don’t know each other very well, and the couple may think they’re…

The Physician’s Tale is a moral allegory centered around a knight named Virginius, his daughter Virginia, and a powerful judge named Appius. The tale starts with a detailed analysis on the beauty of Virginia, describing has as fair and in “excellent beauty”, as well as claiming that Nature had “Moulded her to so great an excellence”. Her beauty is put into perspective when several allusions to the great ancient artists of Pygmalion, Apelles, and Zeuxis are made: “Behold now, I, Nature,/Thus can…

In effect, Rochester contradicts himself in this passage. He apologizes for demanding her, tells her he truly loves her, then demands her and objectifies her, making her seem like his property instead of a person with a desire for independence. That this ‘love’ he admits of supposedly having for Jane when they first meet is not ‘true’ love as defined, but is a disordered ‘eros’ based on pleasure in imagination. This identification of Rochester’s ‘love’ to be disordered ‘eros’ can be seen when he…

John Niles notes in his paper “Tam Lin: Form and Meaning in a Traditional Ballad” that on the night of Halloween, when the Fairy Court rides at Miles Cross and Janet saves Tam Lin, Tam Lin and Janet’s roles in the ballad become reversed (342). In both Dean’s and Jones’ retellings, this certainly is the case as the relationship and power balance between their Janet and Tam Lin characters changes and shifts drastically at this point in the narrative of both novels. In Dean’s Tam Lin, the initial…

Every so often it’s common to hear people talk about the qualities of the potential soulmate they want to be with. They say all the beautiful traits and quite honestly it is fair to wish for the best. What isn’t right however is failing to understand or accept that as human beings we are all susceptible to frailties? The understanding of this enables us to hold and treat others selflessly – the singular factor that destroys not only individuals but the essence of their existence relative to…

(+) Alluring ↳ very attractive or tempting; enticing; seductive; charming. ↳ There’s something irresistible about a man that exudes confidence with every step he takes and is entirely unashamed of who he is. Likewise it’s difficult, if not impossible, to resist someone who knows how to wield love like a weapon, peppering kisses laced with promises of forever all over your body. Both are examples of the dangerous charm of Gavriil Paramanov and proof that he’s always had a certain allure to…

I will fight for my love You are my soul... I will still fight for you my beloved. You are my love and I will fight for my love I am a loser at explaining my feelings. And my beloved Puja, who else but you know that better. There have been many instances when I let you down. Instead of accepting my faults, all I did was getting angry at you. I have been immature all these years. Rather than using my judgement I trusted my emotions, other peoples words,etc. and ruined our love life. When I…

Identifying envy in friendships between women can be tricky, especially when the so called friends tend to fake their actions and intentions quite well in order to gain what they initially desire. The “Friendship” between the ladies in Desdemona: a play about a handkerchief by Paula Vogel should not even be called that, as it is something that for all intents and purposes non-existent. Through various distinctive ways, the women proved over and over that there is not even a genuine care between…

True Perspective True understanding is earned after a true bond is formed and it changes your perspective to only see love unlike a stranger who only views hate. Throughout the novel this concept is manifest; not only in George and Lennie's long friendship but in every character we are introduced to. The theme revolves around the fact knowing a man well will never lead to hate and the closer you are the harder it is to judge upon them with anything else but love. Closeness impacts how we see…

What is true love? Is it when two people are in a trusting relationship? Or, maybe, true love can only be found when both partners are committed? In William Shakespeare’s comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream, there are many characters who possess aspects of true love for a specific person, but there's only one pairing that truly exhibits this trait. Lysander and Hermia have a love that is so true that they believe in each other even when they are told they can't be together. Lysander’s love for…