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Macbeth: Decisions That Determined Fate
<view this essay>.... of Glamis at that time, the Thane of Cawdor is still alive. Shortly after he is told these statements which he can not believe to be true, MacBeth begins to wonder if he, one day, will become king. "Glamis and Thane of Cawdor! The greatest is behind" (Act I scene 3 line 133). The truth in this prophecy leads MacBeth to ill thoughts as to what is in store for him and how he can achieve becoming king. King Duncan names his son, Malcolm, heir to the Scottish throne. This action reduces the chance for MacBeth to become king. Macbeth decides, "The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step on which I fall down, or else o'er leap..." (Act I scene 4 line 55). Thi .....
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The Crucible: Hysteria And Injustice
<view this essay>.... can bring others down and make others follow her to commit evil
acts. These evil acts affect even the most honest people in the town like John
and Elizabeth Proctor, and Rebecca Nurse who cannot fight the accusations made
against them by those following Abigail. Those following Abigail are considered
to be holy men that are full of honesty and justice, but the play shows that
even those who are thought to be respectable and right, like people of
government or community leaders can bring death to innocent people if they are
driven by something wrong.
II. Plot:
The plot begins with the inciting incident where Rev. Parris finds his
niece Abigail Williams .....
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Science Fiction Movies
<view this essay>.... analyzing the genre of science fiction, it becomes obvious that these psy-fi movies and books all possess a primary theme regarding the end of the world and the struggle to survive.
In part three of Freud's "Civilization and its Discontents", he says, "If there had been no railway to conquer distances, my child would never have left his native town and I should need no telephone to hear his voice; if travelling across the ocean by ship had not been introduced, my friend would not have embarked on his sea-voyage and I should not need a cable to relieve my anxiety about him." This quote illustrates the downfall of technologization and why it is greeted wi .....
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The Labours Of Mendevolin
<view this essay>.... I've been using my healing
powers to keep him alive for the last week and a half. We have been waiting for
your arrival.
MENDEVOLIN: Why didn't he say anything before I left?
HIGH PRIEST: He's a proud man, it took him months to even ask for my assistance.
I'm sure that he wouldn't want his only son to have felt obligated to care for
him. He respects you a great deal and is proud to see you out working magic as
he once did.
MENDEVOLIN: As much work as it may have been, it wouldn't have seemed a burden,
because it would have been spent with my father. Now it's too late. Please
take me to him now so that I might spend these last few moments of his life .....
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The Crucible: Theme Of Mass Hysteria
<view this essay>.... of witches in the Puritan town of Salem. The fear
that they spread ends up permeating their community and dominating the
lives of everyone in the town. The psychological phenomenon known as mass
hysteria has an important effect on the events in The Crucible.
The Crucible contains many important events that precede the
madness that ensues by the end of the play. Abigail Williams, for instance,
has a love affair with John Proctor, and wants Proctor to leave his wife
Elizabeth for her. Another character with a hidden agenda is Mr. Thomas
Putnam, who hopes to take over some of his neighbor's land. To amplify the
situation, a group of girls are questioned by .....
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Cartoons: Land Of Imagination
<view this essay>.... negated by fear. 6. As speed increases, objects
can be in several places at once. 7. Certain bodies can pass through solid
walls painted to resemble tunnel entrances; others cannot. 8. Any violent
rearrangement of feline matter is impermanent. 9. Everything falls faster than
an anvil. 10. For every vengeance there is an equal and opposite revengeance.
These laws are the laws of the Cartoon Universe.
The Cartoon Universe is not a tangible substance, rather an exploration
into imagination. It is this facet that makes this universe more appealing than
our own. One is free to create and manipulate not only the physical actions of
a character, but the menta .....
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Hamlet: Impulsive Behavior
<view this essay>.... of
his father's killer, Hamlet presumes the individual spying on his
conversation with Gertrude is Claudius("Nay, I know not: is it the King?"
Act 3, Scene 4 line 28). Consequently, Hamlet consumed with rage
automatically thrusts out attempting to kill Claudius, but instead strikes
Polonius. Hamlet's and Laertes's imprudent actions are incited by fury and
frustration. Sudden anger prompts both Hamlet and Laertes to act
spontaneously, giving little thought to the consequences of their actions.
Hamlet and Laertes share a different but deep love and concern for Ophelia.
Before his departure for France Laertes provides lengthy advice to Ophelia
pertaining to .....
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Macbeth Is A Tragic Hero
<view this essay>.... at the start of the work. He is good, although he is not perfect. He has
a good heart and is in a keen state of mind before he hears the witches'
prophecy. Macbeth does not begin to become evil until he is convinced to act on
the prophecy by Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth is the evil one who poisons
Macbeth's mind; although, she is only encouraging her husband to do what she
feels is in his best interest.
The hero's downfall is his own fault, the result of his own free choice,
not the result of an accident or fate. An accident and/or fate may be a
contributing factor in the hero's downfall, but are not alone responsible.
Macbeth's downfall is enti .....
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