“The greatest crimes in the world are not committed by people breaking the rules but by people following the rules. It’s people who follow orders that drop bombs and massacre villages.” -Banksy, Wall and Piece. This quote is referencing the fact that the rules do not always stand for what is right which speaks volumes … Read more
In the play Macbeth written by Shakespeare, the ladies are the characters that wear the jeans, while the men wear the dresses which is a dominant aspect all throughout the play. The marriage between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth demonstrate this topic the most. Shakespeare shows the untraditional marriage in Scotland; what one sees isn’t what … Read more
There will be many moments throughout life when a individual experiences troubles. In most cases, the challenges presented will be internal and the biggest enemy ends up becoming themselves. How a person decides to handle as well as react in certain situations can either break them down or build them up for the betterment of … Read more
I have now just read one of the most insightful and original twenty-seven lines in literature demonstrating the seven different stages of man. Every day when I do anything, I reflect and ponder on these lines and it affects the way I behave and act. Let me tell you the different actions and clever language … Read more
Acknowledging one’s pain during mourning in the passing of someone who has an impact in one’s life is acceptable, however it no longer is acceptable when mourning brings out different levels of insanity in an individual. Hamlet from one of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays is an example of a character who uses his father’s … Read more
Social rankings can be found in any society. Though they all present differently, as an economical hierarchy or a hierarchy determined by gender, and sometimes can be less prevalent, they are always there, subconsciously or not. Through the analysis of Twelfth Night, The Busy Body, and Pygmalion it will become easy to track the progression … Read more
Newton, Israel 27 March, 2018 English II, Seventh Period Power Corrupts “Power doesn’t corrupt. Fear corrupts… perhaps the fear of a loss of power.” – John Steinbeck. In William Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth one of the most prominent themes is the corrupting force of power. For example in act one of Macbeth the witches use their … Read more
One of the main conflicts, and indeed, one of the reasons why Shakespeare’s Hamlet is so iconic is the question of when Hamlet is being genuine and when he is merely “acting” for the benefit of the “audience” of his family and friends. The fact that this confusion can extend to the audience outside of … Read more
Luc Nguyen The bible contains the the saying “pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall”.The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare explores the connection of hubris and downfall as Roman senators conspire to kill the emperor Julius Caesar. Caesar’s pride is his defining characteristic and the main catalyst of all … Read more
Greek Mythology plays a key role in greek theatre. To please gods as to gain a bountiful harvest, safe return from war, or some other type of positive reward, gods and goddesses were often the main characters in the plays. They were often seen interacting with other gods and goddesses or teaching humans lessons. A … Read more
When people first see “Hamlet,” they tend to over look a major theme in the play. Themes that initially come to mind are murder, incest, and revenge. However, an often unseen theme is “acting”. Although acting is not the central theme in “Hamlet,” its recurrence is of importance in the play. The acting in the … Read more
Literature is the building block of human society. We privilege literature because it allows us to communicate directly and honestly with people who are separated from us by time, geography, or linguistically. I mean, I don’t want to get all libertarian on you, but for me, stories are about communication. If my language gets confusing … Read more
Jackson Long Mr. Thane English I/2 June 2019 On The History of Drag Drag is a peculiar phenomenon in which a person of one gender dresses as and acts as though they are are a member of the other gender (DICTIONARY). It has long been a part of our culture, and has fallen in and … Read more
In today’s education system, students learn to analyse the sophisticated scriptures of Plato and complex articles of science. Though, as a result of this level of complexity, one may often observe a shallow absorption and understanding of the material. In his article “Hidden Intellectualism,” Gerald Graff shares his personal narrative, revealing the discrepancies of modern … Read more
With reference to Aristotle’s The Poetics and William Shakespeare’s King Lear, I will discuss both of the literary works separately and then attempt an evaluation on both of them as examples of human creativity that are necessary to construct social-political changes. To start with, in Aristotle’s The Poetics, he showed that ‘tragedy’ was created by … Read more
