Examining”King Lear”: Cordelia’s Revealed Heart and Generation of Female Empowerment

In Greek, Cordelia means “revealed heart” and her heart truly motivates her. She is the epitome of female grace and patience as Graham (2009) states. However, admirable designates in the entire sense to be impeccable in all motivations, this essay will assert that Cordelia in “King Lear” is not entirely admirable, and she is not … Read more

Explore How Reading Shapes Human Emotions: Literacy Gives Voice to Empathy and Stories Connect Us Through Time

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

Uncovering The Media Impact of Homer in Ancient Greece and Rome: From The Iliad to The Odyssey

¬All of us can recall media which we may not have read, viewed or heard but still we know the basic story, themes and characters. We may even use sayings derived from these works without realising their origin. Any such work which can achieve this level of cultural recognition, especially for prolonged periods of time … Read more

Explore Madness in Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Examining Hamlet, Ophelia, and Laertes’ Mental Illness

In William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, one of the most evident and important themes is the theme of madness. The theme is apparent throughout the play, mainly through the actions and thoughts of Hamlet, Ophelia, and Laertes. Madness is defined as the quality or condition of mental illness or derangement (being insane). Madness is at the center … Read more

Exploring Hamlet’s Transformative Maternal Relationship

Maternal Relationship Transformation in Hamlet The relationship between a son and his mother will go on to define the ongoing. Hamlet, arguably the most complex and articulate character in all of English literature, never ceases to surprise and shock readers. His battle with Claudius is always going to be one-sided, as Claudius simply does not … Read more

Explore Love and Hate in Romeo and Juliet: Shakespeare’s Contrast of Fate vs. Choice for Engrossing Tragedy

William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy that depicts the story of two feuding families and their children who fall in love. At the end of the play when the two children die, the parents come together and end the feud. Shakespeare utilises contrast to add dramatic effect and contribute greatly to the tragic … Read more

Identifying Symbols and Patterns to Enhance Reading Experience: The Kite Runner

Alana Pek 08.29.19 Period 5 Kite Runner/ How go Read Prompts: Being able to recognize the patterns while reading complicated literature allows the reader to read in between the lines. The recognition of patterns and symbols allows the reader to examine the characters relationships, actions and general ideas through a deeper connection. Identifying patterns and/or … Read more

Orsino’s Narcissism and Idealism in “Twelfth Night”: Exploring Love’s Effects on Us

Orsino’s exclamation of “Methought she purged the air of pestilence” shows us the strength that the experience of love has on us. Throughout Twelfth Night Shakespeare vividly presents love as fluid and dynamic with different characters having varying mindsets to what they believe the perception of love is. Love is portrayed as madness provoking, idealistic … Read more

Explore Themes and Lessons of Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Appearance vs. Reality and Revenge

Andrew Forcione Mrs. Erblat 12/10/19 History 9 The Hamlet Over recent decades, Shakespeare’s writing and work have been very significant and relevant to this day. His work has changed theater forever and has influenced others to write like him. Shakespeare’s work still has a big impact to this day and his work is still being … Read more

Uncover How Macbeth’s Overpowering Ambition Blinds Common Sense in Shakespeare’s Play

Sachin Shurpalekar Ms. Ryan English 2H Period 5 08 November 2019 Overpowering Ambition in Macbeth Ambition is one of many traits that needs to be handled well in order to be used successfully. In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the main character of the play, is filled with great intentions to take his place as king by committing … Read more

Explore the Lack of Feminism in Shakespeare’s 'Othello' to Examine Gender Inequality

What is feminism? Feminism can mean different things to different people. Google defines feminism as “the advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes”. To me feminism is the idea that all people should have equal rights and equal access no matter their sex. The lack of feminism in Othello … Read more