Persin, Avi English-11H 10/25/2009 Foils of Hamlet In William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, Shakespeare puts the antagonist in situations similar to the main character or protagonist. Play writers and authors do this in order to compare and contrast differences between the characters. This type of literary analysis is known as a foil. In this specific play, Hamlet, the main character, is foiled by many other characters in the play. The major foil to Hamlet is Ophelia.
Achilles also stated “if destiny like his awaits me, I shall rest when I have fallen” meaning he doesn’t care about whatever happens to him in the battle with Hector, but just as long as he shows his participation and grief. When Hector and Achilles faced each other he had great determination into killing his foe in spite of his best friend, twirling his shaft twice at Hector killing him. Achilles seems to be sensitive once Priam brings up his father, then his mood changes and sadness fills the room. Overall, Achilles seems to have much love between his companions. 2.
However, the most incredible of all these passages is found in Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 164-177, where Macbeth contemplates his inner thoughts to himself. Here, Macbeth speaks to time, providing the audience with a more in depth image of its importance. Also, Macbeth’s diction is short and fierce, further pushing the play’s theme of insanity slowly taking over Macbeth’s mind. Lastly, the passage faultlessly illustrates Macbeth’s fatal flaw of ambition slowly ruining his inner being. With these things taken into account, it will be effortless for one to show just how lovely this passage is
Maddie Burford Dr. Lee Homework Log #1 September 6, 2014 The Epic of Gilgamesh: Brotherhood and Friendship In the story of The Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the main themes is the relationship between Enkidu and Gilgamesh. Two men who were once enemies but became brothers by the end of the epic. When Enkidu and Gilgamesh first meet, Enkidu was feeling less powerful because all the animals denied him when he laid down with the prostitute; “When with her delights he was fully stated, he turned his gaze to the heard. The gazelles saw Enkidu, they started to run, the beasts of the field shield away from his presence.” (8). Gilgamesh was an almighty king but longed for a friend and he dreams about that one day he will encounter a trusted companion (10-11).
Edmund accepted the challenge by saying “With the hell-hated lie o’erwhelm thy heart, which, for they yet glance by and scarcely bruise, this sword of mine shall give them instant way” (5, 3, 176-178). Edgar defeated his brother and evened out the balance of power through violence. Violence is not always used this way however. It is often used as revenge or punishment. In Act 3, Scene 7 Cornwall pulls out Gloucester’s eyes because he aided Lear.
He and his wife both know that he might die in battle. His wife even prophesies in book 22 after Hektor’s death, that their son will have to beg for food. Hektor, well aware of the risks, says to his wife, “these many things beset my mind no less than yours. But I should die of shame before our Trojan men and noble women if like a coward I avoided battle, nor am I moved to” (VI 513-517). Hektor chooses to risk his life and the well-being of his family in order to obtain glory over the Akhaians.
When Julian slowly found out about Frank’s crimes, he thinks that Frank should not be arrested because he is the war hero. Therefore, he abuses his power by putting family loyalty comes before justice and duty. David is also given permission by Wes to get the gun to shoot a coyote but instead he took his power of having a gun for granted and accidentally shot a magpie who was in no
Mercutio responsibilities Romeo for Tybalt killing him ‘I was hurt under your arm’ Romeo feels guilty about Mercutio’s death even though the audience know it is not his fault. Romeo shouts to Tybalt ‘fire-eyed fury be my conduct now’ in Mercutio’s absence Romeo says things that the audience would expect Mercutio to say. The Romeo who duels with Tybalt is the Romeo who Mercutio would call the “true” Romeo. The Romeo who sought to avoid confrontation out of concern for his wife is the person Juliet would recognize as her loving Romeo. Conclusion Romeo and Mercutio’s friendship is very unique and no other characters in the play have such an intense friendship.
The relationship of Candy and his dog is parallel to that of Lennie and George and foreshadows the events that will occur in the end. Both men, George and Candy, feel guilty for their choice but in the end they know what they did was the right thing to do and to help their friend in the best way possible. The author also shows the true inner strength George holds within himself when he kills his best friend out of love. This novel shows how strong between two people can be and how true strength is within and is shown at the time of need and not shown off but instead sometimes surprising the person themselves when it becomes the only choice they have
The theme of the movie “War Of The Buttons” directed by John Roberts, is pride and the message in the movie is pride is easy to gain but easy to lose. The movie “The War Of The Buttons” shows that pride in yourself is hard to get but easy to lose. In the film Fergus gains pride by telling his parents to “shut up and punish him already.” So his father whips him because he was late and his clothes were destroyed. He also gains pride by being aware of his punishment and facing it. Toward the end of the film, the final battle between the Ballys and the Carriks occurs.