Literary analysis is a critical response to a literary text in the form of a critical essay or an oral commentary. It includes a thorough interpretation of the work. Such analysis may be based on a variety of critical approaches or movements, e.g. archetypal criticism, cultural criticism, feminist criticism, psychoanalytic criticism, Marxist Criticism, New Criticism…
Anacoluthon – In rhetoric, a break or change in direction in a speech, often signaled by a dash. Example: “I was listening to the news – this man he’s a company director in London – the police arrested him.” Anadiplosis – A word repeated for effect. Example: “Victory at all costs, victory in spite of…
Analysis: the main purpose of analysis is to illuminate something, such as a concept, a text, an event, or a set of data, by examining its parts in detail. Considerations for analyzing setting: * The place, time, and social environment with which the action takes place What are the most important locations in the work?…
a) Arthur – early life – marriage – death Arthur was son of Uther, King of England and only son born to Igraine of Cornwall. Merlin used his magic to make Uther resemble Gorlois, Igraine’s real husband. After Arthur is born, he is sent away to be raised by Merlin, who gave him to Ector…
A symbol in most general terms is a technique used in literature (and other forms of art – like film) to signify something else of abstract merit or meaning that the author, artist, or filmmaker realizes that the audience will instantly recognize and understand. Symbolism adds depth to the understanding of the message and creates…
Definition: Satire is the literary art of diminishing a subject by making it ridiculous and evoking towards it attitudes of amusement, contempt or scorn. Characteristics: Satire uses laughter as a weapon to convince the listener or reader of the author’s position. Satire “derides” a problem or situation. Satire may be individual, this is called “Personal…
A Theme is a statement of the central idea or message in fiction, narrative or poetry. It is usually not stated explicitly, but rather developed through the characters, plot, narrator’s point of view, and language. It differs from a Topic which is the subject matter being written about, and a Thesis which is an contentious…
Develops Suspense and Atmosphere Throughout the play it has a serious tone and because of this scene taking place at night, it develops a mysterious atmosphere to it. Furthermore, there are supernatural elements in this scene. Therefore, it creates a more tense mood. This scene creates suspense because the scene ends with Hamlet follows the…
Dramatic Irony Occurs when the reader knows a secret, but the characters in a play or work of fiction do not. Therefore, the words or actions of a character carry a special meaning for the reader but are understood differently by the character. The characters are blind to facts, but the reader is not. Nemesis…
Advances the Plot “Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder” (act i, v, 25) Learns of his father’s death Murdered by his uncle Learning this Hamlet wishes to avenge his father Links Incidents in the Plot “With witchcraft of his wit, with traitorous gifts,- wicket wit and gifts, that have the power So to seduce!-…
This scene advances the plot when Horatio, Bernardo and Marcellus reveal to Hamlet that his father’s ghost has appeared. “A figure like your father, Armed to point, exactly, cap-a-pe” (1.2.199-200). It advances the plot as it drives Hamlet to confront the ghost and gives the ghost the opportunity to reveal the true nature of his…
Act I Scene III contrasts Polonius’s different attitude towards Laertes and Ophelia, which he regards Laertes more important than Ophelia. When he speaks to Laertes, he says: “And you are stay’d for. There; my blessing with thee!” (Act I, Scene III, Line 57) While when he criticizes Ophelia’s affection with Hamlet, he says: “Affection? pooh!…
At the root of the split in Canada is the reality that two European empires had colonized and dominated history after contact. Of course we talking about the tensions between Canadians of British and French backgrounds. During the phase of the Canada’s early development after confederation frustrations on both sides often boiled over as result…
Evidence—Any proof legally presented through witnesses, records, documents, exhibits or other concrete objects for the purpose of introducing belief in the minds of the court, judge or jury. The rules of evidence are found in The Canada Evidence Act. Purpose—Evidence is information that proves or disproves disputed facts. Evidence must be legally obtained, admissible and…
These are the main areas of concern in the morgue and that make up forensics. They can exist as a separate department or could be combined. It depends on the size of the city and the number of crimes that occur there. Anthropology Anything related to skull or skeletal parts, identification of people, reconstructive techniques…
1. Use the same background for all the slides. When in doubt, use one of the Design Templates that came with PowerPoint. These templates guarantee a professional looking background every time. 2. Pick High Contrast colours. High contrast means light letters on a dark background. High contrasting colours make it much easier to read the…
1. TRAFFICKING The buying and selling of women for the purpose of prostitution, domestic labour, to settle debts and for forced marriages, usually by families who cannot afford to support them. 2. HONOUR KILLING Male relatives kill female relatives for a number of reasons: adultery (sex outside of marriage), for seeking divorce, for seeking marriage…
The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the UN. The seat of the Court is the Peace Palace of The Hague (Netherlands) while the other five organs of the UN are all located in NY. 1st case May 1947. From May 1947 to January 2010 – 146 cases were entered into. Sample disputes they…
On November 4, 1979, several hundred Iranian students and other demonstrators took possession of the US embassy in Tehran by force, in protest at the admission of the deposed Shah of Iran into the United States for medical treatment. The demonstrators were not opposed by the Iranian security forces. US consulates elsewhere in Iran were…
The notion of diplomatic immunity dates back to ancient times and was enshrined in international law in the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Simply put, diplomats have blanket immunity from local laws in the countries where they are posted. That means that while diplomats can be charged with criminal offences, or sued in civil…