Shakespeare presents Hamlet’s and Gertrude’s relationship as a crucial factor for the plot of the play. Gertrude is vital in fuelling Hamlet’s hatred of women as well as his drive for revenge. Her remarriage also causes Hamlet to sink into melancholy as Bradley states it provided a ‘violent shock to his moral being’. Gertrude’s remarriage…
Hamlet and Ophelia’s relationship is very complicated, and many critics have questioned whether Hamlet genuinely loved Ophelia. Hamlet genuinely loved her before his father’s death, and this is shown by the love letters they have from before. However, after Hamlet’s father’s death, he develops trust issues and resentment especially towards women after his mother’s haste…
Shakespeare presents corruption as the cause of Denmark’s decay. Claudius’ corruption acts as the poison that leads to Denmark’s decay of stability and security. Likewise, Hamlet corrupting his own morals causes his own mental decay as well as the decomposition of the State of Denmark as his insistence of following his revenge is at the…
Quote Analysis “time here is measured by bells, as once in nunneries” “as in nunnery, there are few mirrors.” Pg.18 The negative connotation of the word “nunnery” hints the cloistered and systematic lifestyle of a nun, who has only one purpose in life: to be devoted to God, avoid being involved in the…
A Streetcar Named Desire Quotations & Analysis Character + page Quote Analysis Title A Streetcar Named Desire Metaphorical – Blanche’s desires are what brought her not just to New Orleans but to her current lowly state. The fact it is a streetcar shows that it is inescapable and inevitable, she can’t get rid of her…
Traditions of violence relative to Native American religious values and customs have been widely misunderstood and misinterpreted throughout history. Early stereotypes of the indigenous habitants of the North and South American continents depicted Native Americans as violent, unintelligent, and primitive in their use of technology and resources. Few records exist regarding the nature of…
The presence of Chinese immigrants had existed in Australia in the early 1800s as indentured labourers such as shepherds and farmers, as well as convicts. The most significant spike in Chinese migration, however, was during the Australian gold rush of 1851-1854; with them calling Australia the “new gold mountain”, as it seemed to be a…
“We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.” -Malala Yousafzai (quotes.thefamouspeople.com). Malala Yousafzai is a well-known education activist who fights for children, mainly girls, all around the world so they can get an education. She grew up in and around school because her father is a teacher and an education advocate…
After collecting the following data and observations, the unknown liquid, #19UL11, was determined to be 2-Butanone. 2-Butanone is a ketone with a boiling point of 80 degrees Celsius, and a molecular weight of 72.11 g/mol. This data was confirmed by the boiling point determined in lab which was 68 degrees celsius, and from the GCMS…
The idea of limiting free speech has been something debated on many university campuses, despite the fact of the right to free speech being in the Bill of Rights. The reason the Founding Fathers addressed this in the Bill of Rights was to endorse the fact that everyone needs to analyze and express his thoughts…
“Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”, by Robert Frost, is a short poem written from point of view of a person who appears to be riding towards a distant village. He stops by a patch of forest and is entranced by the natural beauty of the sparkling snow in the trees. The individual wants…
“The Birthmark” by Nathaniel Hawthorne tells the story of a couple who are torn apart by a physical flaw on Georgiana, the wife’s cheek. The main character, Aylmer, works desperately in his laboratory in hopes of finding a cure. His plan goes awry when the potion ends his wife’s life. The reader can see the…
Protofeminist is a term used to define women in a philosophical tradition that anticipated modern feminist concepts yet lived in a time when the term “feminist” was unknown, that is, prior to the 20th century. The precise use of the term is disputed, 18th-century feminism and 19th century feminism being also subsumed under “feminism” proper.…
First Nation Peoples lived on their land peacefully and sustainability for tens of thousands of years. But this once disease-free, culturally-rich and clean nation was disrupted and almost destroyed by the British settlers when they invaded with the First Fleet in 1788. The devastating impacts of colonisation were so great that they are still affecting…
Ancient Egypt was an extremely successful early civilization, that thrived off the Nile River in Northeast Africa for over 30 centuries. While there were a wide range of factors that contributed to this ancient society’s success, the factor that was vital was the geography of Ancient Egypt’s settlement. This is because of the natural barriers…
According to Marek Edelman, a Polish political activist, “Man is evil, by nature man is a beast. People have to be educated from childhood, from kindergarten, that there should be no hatred.” On a daily basis throughout the world, innocent men and women become victims of malicious acts through the senseless hatred and hostility of…
The ancient region of Gandhara was located in what is today northwest Pakistan. It was an astonishingly wealthy area due to its position along the Silk Road that linked it to South Asia and the Mediterranean1. The art of this region fused together foreign styles, like Greco-Roman and Indian styles, to create a visual form…
The Radley place is a subject of great fascination to Scout, Jem and Dill because of its mysterious inhabitant who the children have nicknamed as “Boo Radley”. Boo Radley according to Scout is a “malevolent phantom” that the kids had never seen, even though people said he existed. The people of Maycomb said that he…
Atticus Finch is an attorney at Maycomb County and is a single father to Jem and Scout Finch. He is a very respectable character, who lives with dignity, humility, courage, and honesty. Atticus is a very influential role model in his children’s lives. He is consistent with his beliefs and true to his conscience. He…
CALPURNIA’S CHURCH Scout and Jem’s visit to Calpurnia’s church is a significant event in the story as it brings to light the contrast between the lives of the whites and the blacks of Maycomb, and thus provides an insight into the racism prevalent in the society. It also shows Calpurnia through a different perspective, highlighting…