William Scholl

Macbeth is aware of the threats of his obsessive ambition saying: I have no spur / To prick the sides of my intent, but only / Vaulting ambition which o’erleaps itself / And falls on th’other” (25-28). But witches’ prophecy places a seed of strong temptation in Macbeth’s soul that he was unable to control and eventually succumbed to it. When Macbeth doubts killing King Duncan, Lady Macbeth demands: Was the hope drunk / Wherein you dressed yourself” (35-36)? Ironically, Lady Macbeth must herself…

Typical business ethics dilemma result from the need to balance economic performance and social performance, when people think of fraternization they think it is harmless. But they are not seeing the bigger picture; there are rules and regulations in place for a reason, to protect good order and discipline for the greater good of the military and our nation. During this Session Long Project I will give examples of fraternization, and I will recommend the business decision my command should take…

different ideas or themes designed to help us advance. These themes are told to us by people who truly care about us, teaching us how to live our lives to the best of our abilities. Someone who knew a lot about themes of life is the late and great William Shakespeare, Shakespeare is known as the greatest writer of all times and has many different pieces of literature that teach many important themes. The themes that Shakespeare put in his writing are there for the readers to understand and even…

reputation. Works Cited Lickerman, Alex. "The Value Of A Good Reputation." Psychology Today. N.p., 22 Apr 2010. Web. 12 May 2014. <http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/happiness- in-world/201004/the-value-good-reputation>. Shakespeare, William. Othello. 1sr ed. Toronto: Harcourt Canada, 2001.…

“‘If a ship comes near the island they may not notice us…We must make a fire.’…At once half the boys were on their feet.” (Golding 37). When the first fire is lit, the boys are all caught up in the excitement of starting a fire and potentially being rescued, and the fire soon grows out of their control. The fire is frequently brought up by Ralph, whose main objective is to be rescued from the island. Later on, even Ralph begins to let the fire slip from his mind. “He tried to remember…he…

Beatrice’s use of certain subversive subjects can sometimes be misconceived as a form of cruelty by some, as she constantly references the cuckold by talking about horns, which at the time was a serious danger to male honour and inheritance, but it’s really just playful banter. Beatrice crafts her language with extreme levels of skill and finesse, she twists the words of men to use to her own advantage; this in turn makes her seem like a very intelligent individual, a trait that wasn’t…

This repetition emphasises the love between Romeo and Juliet. Quotes to show this are: Juliet: "O by this count I shall be much in years Ere I again behold my Romeo!" Romeo: "Farewell! Juliet: "O think'st thou we shall ever meet again? "O God, I have an ill-divining soul!" Romeo: "Dry sorrow drinks our blood. Adieu, adieu!" This repetition emphasises the love between Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare introduces the use of dramatic irony into the play. Dramatic irony is when the…

Poets Samuel Coleridge and William Wordsworth found their creativity challenged as they were deeply consumed by the societal and artistic pressures of the Romantic period. Poets during this time were faced with the intense pressure of meeting the Romantic ideal of the “creative genius” as they were plagued with a self-paralysing consciousness. These pressures halted their conscious creative ability and influenced their artistic vision, consequently jeopardising the quality of their work. When…

As we have discussed in class, theater conventions change over time with the changes in social and political issues. To show this, I will discuss the differences between the plays, “Edward II”, which was played during the Elizabethan period (1594) and “Beggar’s Opera”, which was played during the 17th century (1727). First I will discuss the play, Edward II written by Christopher Marlowe. Christopher Marlowe is known as the first great Renaissance playwright since he was the first who made…

How far will you go for someone you love ? When a young girl is interleaved by a young bible salesman she falls in love. She is very vulnerable and has a weak heart. She wants to be loved but doesn 't like her guard to be down. He was so perfect, caring and nice. Then he showed his true colors, manipulated her and stole from her. Were there warning signs ? Who can you really trust in the world today? In Flannery O 'connor 's short story “Good Country People” the outside world is depicted as a…