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A Comparison of Two Magazines: Cosmopolitan and Playboy (982 words, 2 pages)

Cosmopolitan is a magazine directed toward a twenty-something, female crowd who care about their appearance, health, and recreation. On the other end of the spectrum is Playboy, a magazine targeted at a primarily male audience. I am a subscriber to Cosmopolitan magazine, and would recommend it to other young female ... Read More

The Theme of Lunatic Lovers in Shakespeare’s Play (1840 words, 6 pages)

Shakespeares lovers in A Midsummer Nights Dream and Twelfth Night are lunatics. In A Midsummer Nights Dream, the moon is the guiding force of madness in the play which influences the chaotic nature and lunacy of the characters. The moon seems to preside over the entire play and is a ... Read More

An Essay on the Themes in the Play Long Days Journey into Night (421 words, 1 pages)

The play Long Days Journey into Night creates a world in which communication has broken down. One of the great conflicts in the play is the characters' uncanny inability to communicate despite their constant fighting. For instance, the men often fight amongst themselves over Mary's addiction, but no one is ... Read More

A Discussion of Iago’s View of Othello as a Beast in Shakespeare’s Play (484 words, 1 pages)

This is the question we ask ourselves while reading Shakespeare's Othello. Throughout the play Iago's mission is revealed as trying to strip Othello of all honor, and reduce him to his bestial state. Iago sees Othello as a beat from the beginning of the play and is determined to expose ... Read More

An Analysis of Act I of the Play King Lear by William Shakespeare (721 words, 1 pages)

In the first two scenes of Act I, the readers are introduced to two families, both with problems to deal with. King Lears two older daughters, Regan and Goneril, flatter their father with insincere speeches, while planning an evil scheme to purge their father of his remaining authority. In a ... Read More

An Analysis of King Lear as a Tragic Character in the Play by William Shakespeare (932 words, 2 pages)

Lear The Tragic Character In William Shakespeares King Lear, the similar events that Lear and Gloucester experience result in a parallel plot sequence for the story. Lear and Gloucester are similar characters because they are experiencing similar problems while playing the role of a father. Their children also have a ... Read More

A Summary of the Play King Lear by William Shakespeare (1392 words, 2 pages)

King Lear King Lear the aging King of Britain, has decided to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia. First he puts his daughters through a sort of test, asking each to tell him just how much each daughter ... Read More

An Analysis of the Emotional Stages of King Lear in the Play by William Shakespeare (697 words, 3 pages)

King Lears Emotional Stages Throughout the play King Lear, Shakespeare portrays King Lear as a normal human being with a very complex and fragile character. In this very sentimental play, Shakespeare places Lear through the worst anguish of his life (Bruhl 312). The anguish Lear goes through helps him finally ... Read More

A Summary of the Play King Lear by William Shakespeare (1265 words, 8 pages)

King Lear, by William Shakespeare, is a tragic tale of filial conflict, personal transformation, and loss. The story revolves around the King who foolishly alienates his only truly devoted daughter and realizes too late the true nature of his other two daughters. A major subplot involves the illegitimate son of ... Read More

The Tragic Flaw of Pride in the Play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (696 words, 1 pages)

Oftentimes, in a work of literature, there is a certain character that holds a trait, which will eventually bring him to his defeat. This trait is also known as a tragic flaw. In the play Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare, it is Caesar who holds the tragic flaw of pride. ... Read More

The Lost Innocence of Juliet, the Female Protagonist in Shakespeare’s Play (502 words, 1 pages)

Juliet is the main female character in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet". Juliet, a young Capulet, who is only thirteen, begins the play as a naive, obedient and immature girl who hasn't experienced love until she meets Romeo. Her true love to Romeo, her wedding and the plan with Friar Laurence ... Read More

Why Shakespeare’s Play about Caesar Should Have Been Called The Tragedy of Marcus Brutus (663 words, 1 pages)

Julius Caesar Betrayed by His Peers Julius Caesar was the great leader of the Roman Empire. He was a tragic hero with a tragic flaw. Many thought he was well suited for his position, but his fellow politicians thought otherwise. The tragedy of Marcus Brutus should be of great importance ... Read More

A Critique of the Off-Broadway Show Jitney, Based on a Dramatic Play by August Wilson (675 words, 1 pages)

The off-Broadway show Jitney is based on a dramatic play, written by August Wilson. The production is held at the Union Square Theater. The house has a very pleasant, cozy and warm atmosphere. The structure of the small theater and its thrust stage successfully achieves intimacy. It also creates a ... Read More

Main Theme of the Play Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee (310 words, 1 pages)

The right to think and to examine controversial theories is the main theme of the play. The author uses the trial where Cates must defend his beliefs in the court of law to show how everyone has the right to their own opinion. Brady is a politician who is loud ... Read More

An Analysis of Characters in J.B. Preistley’s Play An Inspector Calls (1759 words, 3 pages)

'An Inspector Calls' is a touching and moralistic play written by J.B. Preistley. The play is set in pre-First World War England and describes the part each member of the Birling family plays in the eventual suicide of the character we do not see, Eva Smith. I believe that each ... Read More

A Comparison of Two Characters in Othello a Play by Shakespeare (1481 words, 2 pages)

A puppet master is in complete control over his puppet. But only after years of studying and observation does this special interaction of complete control occur. The master soon speaks for the puppet, acts for the puppet, and feels for the puppet. A similar manipulative situation arises between Iago and ... Read More

An Analysis of Othello a Play by Shakespeare (699 words, 1 pages)

The two film depictions of Shakespeare's play Othello present us with another dimension of the text. Of the two however, the newer 1995 version by Oliver parker is a much better interpretation of the original text. Even though a little over half of the original text has been cut out ... Read More

The Motivational Speech of King Henry V in Shakespeare’s Play (1148 words, 2 pages)

0Examine the development of ideas and language in Henry Vs Agincourt speech This speech of Agincourt is a speech that King Henry V delivers before the historic battle of Agincourt. Henry is trying to rally his forces and motivate his soldiers. Henrys forces are few with little weapons and equipments. ... Read More

A Comparison of Hamlet and Laertes in a Play Hamlet by William Shakespeare (812 words, 3 pages)

Laertes and Hamlet both display impulsive reactions when angered. Once Laertes discovers his father has been murdered Laertes immediately assumes the slayer is Claudius. As a result of Laertes's speculation he instinctively moves to avenge Polonius's death. "To hell, allegiance! vows, to the blackest devil! Conscience and grace, to the ... Read More

Elements of Madness and Tragedy in the Play Hamlet by William Shakespeare (712 words, 1 pages)

Hamlet Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare is a tale of madness and tragedy. The question is simply this, who is mad? Has Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, gone mad over the deceitful death of his father? Has his own anguish caused him to lose sight of his one true love and ... Read More

Prophecy the Key Part in the Play Oedipus Rex (756 words, 1 pages)

Prophecy in Oedipus Rex Prophecy is a central part of Oedipus the King. The play begins with Creon's return from the oracle at Delphi, where he has learned that the plague will be lifted if Thebes banishes the man who killed Laius. Tiresias prophesies the capture of one who is ... Read More

The Concept Of “Fatal Flaw” in Julius Caesar, a Play by William Shakespeare (656 words, 1 pages)

A "fatal flaw," is a trait of a character that is a weakness and leads the character to his downfall. The play Julius Caesar, written by William Shakespeare, shows this concept of a "fatal flaw." This play speaks about a militant general who gained power after winning many wars, and ... Read More

An Analysis of Sony’s Playstation 2 Christmas Advertisement through Cosmopolitan (962 words, 2 pages)

This advertisement initially caught my eye because of its deliberate coupon like appearance. The first thing I noticed was its rectangular voucher-like shape and the scissor score marks around the outside of the coupon. This was a very clever technique to gain the readers attention because we as consumers are ... Read More

Sound, Syntax and Diction as a Support to Theme and Subject in John Updike’s Player Piano (627 words, 1 pages)

Evaluate the effectiveness of diction as an adjunct to meaning in John Updike's 'Player Piano'. In 'Player Piano', John Updike uses personification to give life to a 'unhuman' piano. By using diction to communicate his ideas, he effectively allows the reader to explore the psyche of a 'Player Piano'. In ... Read More

A Comparison of Two Plays Your a Handsome Captain and the Vise (364 words, 1 pages)

Sometimes a situation in a play can be repeated in another play can be repeated in another play but receive a different reaction andor outcome. In the short plays "Your Handsome Captain" and "The Vise" the two lead characters experience pretty much the same situation, but get different outcomes at ... Read More

American Society Played a Great Role in Destroying The Environment, Now They Act Towards Saving It (663 words, 1 pages)

Environmental issues are more and more becoming part of the American society. We have gone from a people who have no need to conserve items such as power, water, and oil, to people who are infatuated with the idea of cleaning up the environment. Once litter ruled the road sides, ... Read More

Dynamic and Static Characters in Arthur Miller’s Play The Crucible (632 words, 1 pages)

In the Arthur Millers play The Crucible there are two many kinds of characters dynamic and static complex characters. The dynamic character in the play is Reverend Hale. The main static complex character is Abigail Williams. Reverend Hale is a dynamic character because of the major changes he goes through ... Read More

Love between Obi and an Osu – a Play (825 words, 3 pages)

SCENE1 Obi is on his way to his father when he meets an old school mate from Umofia. OBIOh! Hallo Jacob it was a long time ago we met. How are you? JacobThanks ,Im fine. It was certanly a long time ago we met. What are you doing here in ... Read More

Review of Opening Pages of Arthur Miller’s Play (1098 words, 2 pages)

These are the opening pages of the play, and naturally the author Arthur Miller tries to acquaint the reader with the characters, the setting, and the mood of the play. Miller essentially emphasizes on the description of Willy Loman, who is undoubtedly the main character in the scene. Miller introduces ... Read More

My Opinion About The Message and The Characters of the Play (733 words, 2 pages)

Cosi activities 1)My favourite character is Julie she is more down to earth a real than the other characters. 2)I would have to say that Julie is the character that changes the most out of all of the other characters. At first she is non compliant and sullen but as ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013