William Wetmore Story

What kind of woman wouldn’t fit in the Elizabethan society? A woman like Lady Macbeth from the “The tragedy of Macbeth” by Shakespeare. Shakespeare lived in England during the Elizabethan Era: where the ruler of the kingdom was a woman: Queen Elizabeth. You would think “since the queen is a woman, then women should be considered the same as men and have the same rights”. But, even if it’s hard to believe, women had a really limited role in the Elizabethan society. Lady Macbeth was written to go…

I. Introduction 1) Body Paragraph 1: When Nathaniel Hawthorne first introduces Roger Chillingworth in the The Scarlet Letter, he describes his physical appearance as mildly deformed. 2) Body Paragraph 2: However, Roger becomes consumed by revenge and as a result, transforms into a decrepit, uglier, more deformed man. 2) Body Paragraph32: Roger is also initially presented as an incredibly bright man who loves reading and knowledge. As the novel progresses, however, Roger loses…

The religious story “Ama-Terasu” which is told in Kojiki and Nihongi; is a Japanese take on how the goddess of Sun and the ruler of the universe Ana-Terasu deals with struggles her brother Sosa-no-wo the god of fire throws at her. While Ana-Terasu prepares for Sosa-no-wo’s arrival she anticipates the worst; because of his previous behavior. After his journey from the Netherlands he wishes for peace from his not so welcoming sister. When Ama-Terasu accepted his questionable request she started to…

In the article “Consider the Lobster” by David Foster Wallace and “Let Them Eat Dog” by Jonathan Safran Foer, use different argumentative strategies in an effort to persuade the readers to not eat lobster or animals in general. Through the use of questioning tone, a minimal degree of irony and optimal sincerity, Wallace attempts to express to the reader the brutality of killing a lobster for one’s own self-gain. Unlike Wallace, Foer takes a much different approach using sarcastic tone, an…

Others fear to another's advantage in The Crucible. Fear is one of the leading reasons that influence people’s decisions in life. These fears were used as a bludgeon in Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible. This weapon was used to manipulate others to get what they want. This play starts with rumours about the rising of witchcraft, and when these rumors surfaced the cumulation of fear spread across the town like wildfire. The spread of fear caused the lives of the innocent to be robbed of their…

“The Emperor’s New Clothes” by Hans Christian Andersen tells the story of an emperor who is deceived by two swindlers. Andersen is credited for writing many popular fairy tales, including “The Little Mermaid” and “The Ugly Duckling.” In the tale, the emperor’s pride and fear drives him to make a fool of himself before his people. This narrative proves that being too prideful can only lead to disaster. The tale opens with the introduction of the main character, the emperor. The emperor was…

Percy Shelley argues that poetry is the device that elevates the beauty of society. Poetry brings imagination to the forefront, either by developing a divine idea or making a beautiful object even more beautiful. In response to the idea that poetry lacked relevance, Shelley claims that poetry not only elevates what we perceive as beauty; it is also the center of knowledge. This idea is further clarified when Shelley notes the comparison between poets and philosophers. Through his approach,…

Page 455 There was a rumor about a plot to derail the soma yajna of Gautama. There was also apprehension that the offering in the yajna may not please Indra. Page 456 Gautama courted a great deal of pain for the success of this yajna. I also prayed Indra to fulfil Gautama's wishes. What about my wishes? I even didn't know what they were. I didn't worry about it, but for Gautama. I thought that our conjugal life would be wonderful if the soma yajna was successful. I would become normal and…

All around the world immoral decisions result in instability whether it be emotionally, mentally, or socially. In William Shakespeare's tragic play “Macbeth”, a brave army commander named Macbeth was greatly loyal to the King of Scotland, Duncan. As Macbeth battled for victory against the disloyal Thane of Cawdor, Macdonwald, he was looked upon as a mighty hero in Scotland. Three witches speak of three strange prophecies to Macbeth, and a co-commander of Duncan's army named Banquo. These three…

Tragic events serve to provide wisdom and learning experiences. The tragedy of Othello by William Shakespeare exemplifies tragedy at its worst, and how such a state is reached. Othello is a man of nobility, who loves a woman named Desdemona. The tragic events of the play show how Othello is betrayed by a seemingly trustworthy advisor, Iago. Iago ruins the life of innocent Othello for personal gratification and fulfilment of his own desires. Iago is a self-centered man who disregards the lives of…