Hamlet essay The individual grapples with “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune”. How does Hamlet symbolise human adversity within the play? In the play hamlet, William Shakespeare reflects the human struggle between emotion and logic demonstrating the individual conflict experienced when facing the “slings and arrows” of life. Shakespeare’s characters reflect the Elizabethan contextual concerns with logic, reflecting the humanist values of the intellectual of the time, contrasted with passion of the individual when faced with daily conflicts within the amoral society of Hamlet’s Denmark. Hamlet explores the universal concerns of humanity with the utilisation of symbolism and metaphors to emphasise hardship from an eloquent, divergent perspective.
Hysteria leads the people of Salem to believe that those who were friends are executing witchery and associating themselves with the devil. The continuous accusations of witchery present the people of Salem with a chance to redeem long-term grudges. The abundant case of Abigail Williams uses the current situation to indict charges on Elizabeth Proctor, having her sent to jail. Not to be entirely blamed, Reverend Parries also pronounces his placement in society by accusing the people who question his authority. Hysteria can prosper from those who feed off of it.
Eric and Mr. Birling in Act III At the end of Act II of An Inspector Calls, the inspector asks Mrs. Birling what should be done with the culprit, to which she replies he should be severely dealt with, only for Eric to walk in at that moment, which is when the scene ends. Priestly uses a variety of literary techniques to build tension, some of which include, Eric bursting in just as we find out that he is the father of Eva’s baby. This is made even more gripping because of how Mrs. Birling had emphasized the extent of the punishment the father should receive. Also the use of stage directions makes the audiences sympathize with the characters, Eric miserably asks for a drink and Mr. Birling explosively says ‘No!’ Lastly, Priestley’s main technique for building suspense is interrogating each member of the family in turn. This builds anticipation, as we are eager to find out what will happen in each family members interview and how it will affect the inspector’s final actions.
Throughout the novel Frankenstein, author Mary Shelley defines morality based on a nature and nurture of ones and it plays relevant role on a person life. Shelley explains sometimes a mankind’s morality can be bad and she mentions it through her the characters Victor Frankenstein, the creature and Robert Walden. Frankenstein’s great desire of creating life endanger his family and goes against nature, his careless disregard for a naïve creature turns it into vicious exterminator and Walden’s unachievable fantasy of finding north pole put his crew in deadly
How is the theme of blame explored in “An Inspector Calls”? Priestley explores the theme of blame in “An Inspector Calls” by using the Inspector as his main dramatic device. The Inspector is used to promote Priestley’s views and thoughts about class prejudice and the need of collective responsibility. He also explores the theme of blame through the use of the Inspector’s dialogue and language. He purposely uses powerful adjectives in his phrases, such as “burnt her inside out” and “she was in great agony”; the word “agony” is emotive because it suggests an extremely unbearable pain.
An analytical interpretation of the texts, accounting for their differing contexts, divulges the composers’ endeavour to challenge the adequacy of contemporary societal values, primarily the idea of responsibility, and to forewarn us of the penalties of defying the natural order and distorting the limitations of man. It is not ‘surprising’ that man has continued to play god throughout the ages, but struggles to atone fateful actions. In the selected extract from Frankenstein, page 280, Mary Shelly empowers the monster by providing him with a bitterly reflective voice, lamenting the injustice that has developed throughout the novel leading to this heightened point. As the monster devours Walton’s ears with tales of his desolation and destitution he has agonized as an abnormal creation, the key issue of human responsibility to their scientific creations is conveyed. This reveals aspects of Shelly’s contextual background at the time of composition.
In East of Eden, Steinbeck makes Cal the main victim of the struggle between good and evil by emphasizing thou mayest. In East of Eden, The struggle of good and evil is seen constantly throughout the novel in a variety of characters. Cathy, symbolizing Satan, looks for the evil in each person and tries to draw it out and exploit it. Steinbeck says,
Hawthorne’s Critical Assessment Nathaniel Hawthorne takes a critically offensive view against early Puritanism. In this passage from The Scarlet Letter, the narrator describes the area surrounding the prison as well as the harsh and severe society, particularly the women of the town, that gathers and await the punishment of a criminal. Utilizing selective detail and denigrative language, the narrator noticeably exemplifies his scornful and condemning tone. He further interfuses his own negative attitude toward the Puritans while describing their appearance, persona, and demeanor. To successfully present his opinion and comments into the novel, the narrator uses carefully planned diction to sway the readers’ judgment of the Puritans.
Throughout the story, Chillingworth acts as torment towards the reverend because of his intent on revenge, only to cause Dimmesdale more struggle and greif. Each character is equally significant in setting up the novel, but perhaps Hawthorne’s most successful manner of communication is the repetition of symbols he utilizes throughout the romance. Such symbols include the scarlet “A”, Pearl, the scaffold in which Hester was punished, and the forest. Although each can be interpreted as individual entities, together the symbols form a larger image about the judgmental and conformist nature of society which causes confusion of identity. The “ignominous letter” that Hester wears is in many ways a specific example of
Janna Deardorff Professor Bonds Expository Writing 1013 Flannery O’Conner Literary Analysis Moral fiber digests in the twisted gut of a shocking experience; violence elicits the true north of a moral compass. In Flannery O’Conner’s story, “A Good Man Is Hard to Find,” she uses violence for a purpose. Each main person slowly develops as the story climatically progresses. The true nature of O’Connor’s characters flows out when violence erupts. The authentic personalities of Bailey, the Grandmother, and The Misfit emphatically reveal themselves when violence spews forth.