Corruption Corruption is often fueled by many factors. Many factors lead to corruption in The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz and Macbeth, written by Mordecai Richler and William Shakespeare, respectively. The importance of money and social prowess leads to corruption in both novels. Furthermore, both works prove how one will often be willing to sacrifice everything they have in order to get what they want. In the end, however, it is seen in both novels that when you let yourself succumb to poor moral judgement, you will certainly be doomed.
He can report,/ As seemeth by his plight, of the revolt/ The newest state.” (1.2.1-3), to which blood indicates the open wounds Macbeth had caused to him. Shakespeare’s use of blood in this scene represents the loyalty and honor as Macbeth killed Macdonwald in defense of the king. After the battle, Macbeth was rewarded with a new title as the Thane of Cawdor yet he was not completely satisfied as he became greedy. Shakespeare also uses bloody images to foreshadow future events associated with Macbeth’s power. Aside from symbolizing blood as honor, he uses it to demonstrate the character of Macbeth and his drastic personality change as the play progresses.
As a result of this Philippe learned that love beats all and that no matter what love will triumph. In both Macbeth and Ladyhawke two people faced conflicts that they must overcome. Macbeth, a tragic her, faced his tragic flaw and the corruption it caused him. Philippe, the hero, faced the problem of bringing the two lovers together. Both people put their life in danger, be it from themselves or guards looking for them; the difference is how they handle it.
The Theban Plays: Hubris and the Corruption of Power Throughout history the influence of power over others has had a sour effect on those with it. Some might say that power tends to corrupt the minds of those who are less mature, or more overconfident. It takes someone with a clear mind and good judgment in order to use power wisely and responsibly. However, in The Theban Plays, we rarely ever see power used responsibly by the characters that possess it. In The Theban Plays, the presence of power clouds the minds of Laius and Jocasta, gives Oedipus his hubris, and causes Creon to become hypocritical.
His morality is revealed when he questions Fortinbras’ motives – is it right to allow so many men to die when fighting for a worthless piece of land? Hamlet’s passion for revenge is resurrected by the sight of the troops and he vows to take action – ‘My thoughts be bloody or be nothing worth.’ The state of Denmark is in chaos (because the wrong king is on the throne) and this manifests itself through the mini rebellion on the castle with the return of Laertes. Laertes is Hamlet’s best foil in the play. Now that each of them has a father to avenge the contrast between the pair reaches its peak. Laertes has no time for thoughts or moral reflection; he is hard set on revenge.
Module A: Comparison of Texts Individuals challenge the values that permeate time, in a manner that is relevant to their society. This rebellion is evident in William Shakespeare’s play The Taming of the Shrew and Gil Junger’s film 10 Things I Hate About You whereby Katherina and Kat initially disregard the social expectations for women of their context. The composers portray this comparably, using textual integrity so the women’s misunderstood, shrew-like behavior is suited to their culture and society. This in turn, provokes both characters to experience a transformation of self and their values. In The Taming of The Shrew, Katherina challenges the values and themes of courtship and marriage, dismissing the female etiquette when meeting her suitor.
In every human being there is good and there is evil. It is hard to be good, but with so many factors that influence the human mind, it is even harder to stay good. One of the many influential factors of a person’s nature is the need for power. Power has the ability to turn even the noblest of soldiers into traitors. In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the noble soldier Macbeth strays to evil when given the opportunity to be king.
Now, by the stock and honor of my kin, To strike him dead I hold it not a sin.” (Allen et al. 963) Not only is Tybalt hot-headed and confrontational, his motive is to murder Romeo. Although Tybalt claims his murderous anger stems from Romeo’s bold entrance into the Capulet celebration, it simply does not. Even Tybalt’s uncle, Capulet, is not bothered by Romeo’s presence at the party. According to Kirby Farrell’s “Love, Death, and Patriarch in Romeo and Juliet,” Tybalt “.
Here he definitely doesn’t this of his plan of defeat. Furthermore, Romeo said, “… Now Tybalt take the “villain” back again that late thou gavest me for Mercutio’s soul is but a little way above our heads, staying for thine to keep him company”. (3.1.116-121). Inherently, Romeo tells Tybalt to take back his insult for Mercutio’s soul is above them waiting for Tybalt to be slayed and keep him company. Meaning; he should definitely take back his insult or he will be fought and killed for the insult he had happened to have directed at
The Obsessions of Love, Hatred and Fame Obsession comes in many forms, but it’s the obsessions with love, hatred, and fame that can make or destroy a person. Obsessions can be put to good use when used as a tool to drive a person forward to obtain a goal. But more often they become a consuming force that blinds and stifles a person’s view purpose. In Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein, obsession is clearly evident throughout the story with the characters Victor Frankenstein and Robert Walton. It is these obsessions of love, hate and fame that eventually destroy Frankenstein and defeats Walton.