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Although Lear’s statement, “a man more sinned against than sinning,” is true, his tragic downfall is made even more profound and resonant by the fact that much of his suffering is self-inflicted. Bradley emphasizes that Lear’s actions were the cause of the storm that has overwhelmed him: “the storm which has overwhelmed him was liberated […]

When it comes to writing an essay about Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett, there isn’t a perfect opening sentence. Through my research on the play, I’ve gradually realized this. A brief summary may suffice: two vagabonds wait at a tree for Godot, who ultimately never arrives. This premise seems straightforward enough, even to a […]

From the initial study of the first two acts, it is evident to see that Shakespeare is presenting his audience with a variety of personalities, many of which we, as an audience are actively encouraged to dislike. A Major theme within “King Lear” is the force of Good opposing Evil, so therefore it makes sense […]

Neither Samuel Beckett’s Endgame nor Edward Bond’s Lear are described by their authors as tragedies, and it seems unlikely that Aristotle would recognise them as such. Nevertheless, both writers draw self-consciously on elements of classical tragedy – though with different aesthetic and moral intentions, and with strikingly different results. In this essay, I will discuss […]

Rudyard Kipling’s Kim has many themes, but the most prevalent are the Game and the Search. The main characters, Kim and the Lama, are both involved in these two “topics”. They keep switching back and forth between the Game and the Search. Though the purpose of the Lama is the Search for his river, he […]

Seneca who was a Spanish-born stoics philosopher and a good public speaker between 4 B. C and 65 B.C has given his opinion about anger in his essay ‘On Anger’. This essay will illustrate his views on anger by looking at his definition on anger, the discordances of anger with nature, the decision to start […]

The world of Jacobean England was one of disorder due to immense changes within the social structure. An emerging middle class required a new social code to meet the needs of a changing class structure. New emergent ideas were rapidly acknowledged thus putting forward new concepts of family morality, social morality and feudal order. Indeed, […]

For centuries, people have read Euripides play “Medea” and pondered the question, “Does Euripides want to portray Medea as a witch or as a woman? ” When the play was first written, powerful women were perceived to be dangerous or commonly thought of as witches. No women were aloud to explore knowledge or to live […]

Sarah Waters’ Affinity is a gothic novel that explores the dynamics of power and control among women. To truly grasp how these concepts are depicted in the book, it is crucial to define them. The idea of ‘power’ and ‘control’ between females refers to the influence certain women have on each other, as well as […]

Both “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” and “Paul’s Case” depict main characters with similar qualities that lead them to encounters that ultimately destroy their innocence. The tragic endings of both teenagers’ lives suggest that their lack of parental guidance and moral restrictions, as well as their desire for romance at a young […]

While no major events take place in the opening chapter of Ulysses, it remains an important one because it introduces the elements that will play out as the novel continues. In relation to the rest of the novel, the opening chapter raises a series of questions that the reader expects the remainder of the novel […]

The renowned text, Maestro, clearly explored the concept of egocentrism. Through the protagonist, the author, Peter Goldsworthy demonstrated that one who’s selfish would perpetually be selfish. Paul Crabbe, the central male character, was seen as an illiberal adolescent. He treated his Maestro with no respect and wasn’t engrossed by what he was telling him. His […]

Characters play a crucial role in shaping the narrative of short stories. They contribute to the story’s allure and captivate a wider audience. Although some characters may share similarities, they each possess distinct qualities that set them apart. In ‘The Lumber Room,’ I found Nicholas to be a delightful character due to his curiosity, mischief, […]

Character is crucial in a story, as it has the ability to evoke emotions and create a sympathetic atmosphere. Various elements such as physical attributes, dialogues, actions, opinions from other characters, and the author’s comments provide insight into the characteristics of the characters. Analysing the characters also offers understanding of the author’s writing style. There […]

Eternity and immortality are phrases to which it is impossible for us to annex any distinct ideas, and the more we attempt to explain them, the more we shall find ourselves involved in contradiction – Wiiliam Godwin, Political Injustice. The writers of the Romantic period found in immortality a topic which was not only of […]

In this essay one would seek to critically discuss the view that the Moyne commission was a waste of time .The Moyne Commission started August 3rd 1938 and ended on February 20th 1939 which was appointed by the British Government to investigate social and economic conditions in Barbados, the Leeward Islands, Jamaica, British Honduras, British […]

In 1899, significant changes occurred as the 20th century began. Europe was recovering from a global economic crisis called the ‘Long Depression’ that started in Vienna, Austria in 1873 and ended in 1896. The British Empire had held dominance for a long time during this period. While other nations and empires were trying to gain […]

Throughout Virgil’s Aeneid fate directs the protagonist and hero, Aeneas, via the gods and goddesses. Aeneas makes certain decisions himself, but every aspect of his life and journey are influenced by Fate, prophecy and predictions. Repeatedly the gods, through dreams or visions, appear to him, direct his path and solidify his destiny to found the […]

Despite potential disagreement, the progress and implementation of managerial accounting in the past three decades supports the notion that it is effective. Senior executives commonly use this phrase to suggest delegating responsibility to lower ranks and proactively monitoring business metrics, all to achieve desired objectives (Emiliani 2000). In today’s competitive information age, organizations need to […]

Violent crimes as a phenomenon have been accompanying the history of humanity. They have been described in various written sources from Egyptian, Babylonian to Bible. Nobody has an answer to what causes violent crime, but a multitude of theories exist, ranging from criminological to biological. Violence and violent crimes permeate nearly every part of our […]

There is a distinct contrast between the appreciation of art in African culture and in Western society; the Western concern with the conservation, preservation and appreciation of art within a home, museum or gallery setting, compared to the African sub-cultural concept of its relative use in everyday life. This is perhaps the primary reasons that […]

Chikamatsu Monezamon is Japan’s most noted playwright, who while being a prolific writer, also pioneered kabuki theatre. The first of Chikamatsu’s shinjuu or love-suicide plays, Sonezaki Shinjuu (The Love-Suicides at Sonezaki) focuses on the love of protagonists Tokubei, a 25-year-old soy shop worker, and Ohatsu, a 19-year-old courtesan, and eventual suicides as a result of […]