Where Art Thou?

In The Tempest, by William Shakespeare, Prospero is observed as a power-hungry individual who lost everything from his dukedom to his power, and whose sole desire is to reclaim that dukedom. As the play progresses, it becomes apparent that Thesis: before Prospero lost his dukedom, his concerns were primarily for self-advancement and self-empowerment through his title of nobility and education. However, when Prospero loses the dukedom, he slowly becomes more concerned with Miranda’s general…

the boat was harmed. Prospero also has another servant (more like a slave), Caliban, who he treats maliciously. Caliban knew the island very well and after Prospero got all the island 's secrets from him, he sent Caliban out of his care, to a rock where he was fed scraps and worked hard to serve Prospero. All of these characters contain power of different levels and it is often discussed, who has the most of it. Ariel, a genderless ghost spirit, has power because s/he has magic. Prospero is…

quite sure where he’s going. Iago is pissed off because Othello just simply overlooked him for getting the spot of lieutenant, this is what starts this whirlwind of hatred and all out jealousy in Iago’s pitiful head. Othello says that he thinks that he can trust Iago. In act 1 scene 3…

ignorance aloft to fly, Have added feathers to the learned's wing And given grace a double majesty. Yet be most proud of that which I compile, Whose influence is thine, and born of thee: In others' works thou dost but mend the style, And arts with thy sweet graces graced be; But thou art all my art, and dost advance As high as learning my rude ignorance. LXXIX Whilst I alone did call upon thy aid, My verse alone had all thy gentle grace; But now my gracious numbers are decay'd, And my sick…

A split identity creates an internal struggle for an individual. One has to battle within themselves to determine which identity is their true self. In literature, the use of a doppelganger or a double allows the reader to see the internal struggle of the character expressed externally – essentially uncovering a hidden nature. In the deathbed confession style tale of “William Wilson” by Edgar Allen Poe, a young man by the name of William Wilson travels the world attempting to escape his double.…

Desdemona’s tragic death in Scene 5, after Othello has become consumed by his insecurities as a result of Iago’s manipulation, Emilia confronts Iago for his actions out of virtue for Desdemona; “Thou art rash as fire, To say that she was false. Oh, she was heavenly true!”, and '"Nay, lay thee down and roar, for thou hast killed the sweetest innocent that e 'er did lift up eye.” defending her honour and innocence. Iago proceeds to label her as a ‘Liar,’ inflicting the blame on her yet again 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 we come across Lady Macbeth’s most famous soliloquy which exposes the depth to…

power. The first Stanza of the poem john addresses death character, as if death is human, but here is death being describe as a human in personification. " Death be not Proud,though some have called thee." " mighty and dreadfull, for, thou art not so " thee and thou is put in the form of you. The tone of John, is bold and critical,and above all, fearless. However he denounces death position of " mighty and dreadful", by saying, you are a…

King. As the King hears her story, is overwhelmed with joy because her adventurous undertaking has led to their meeting. King Shah-Zeman proclaims, “By Allah, O my mistress, and light of my eyes, I cannot endure thy separation for one hour; and if thou quit me, I shall die instantly.” His feelings toward Jullanar at this point is more of an obsession than anything else including love. Before, he was consumed by passion to please Jullanar through his gifts to get her to talk and now he cannot…

God allows trials to come your way to test your faith. “And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.But put…