Genre Essays

“What a piece of work a man is,” says the title character, Hamlet, of William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (Shakespeare 2. 2. 327). Men are pieces of work, and some men like to make pieces of work, like Shakespeare and his numerous plays, and other men like to give their opinion on […]

The heroine, Tess’s bravery, purity, and her determination impressed many readers deeply. Till now, there are many works written about this. In those works, the authors usually prize Tess and condemn Alec who raped Tess and made her pregnant. But there is still another character—-Angel whom Tess loves most. In this paper, the author tries […]

Tragic Greek dramas featured tragic heroes. A tragic hero is defined as a character who makes an error of judgment or has a fatal flaw that, combined with fate and external forces, brings on a tragedy. Of all the tragic heroes in Greek literature, Sophocles believed that Oedipus was the truest. Sophocles was correct, for […]

What is the definition of mature tragedy and what are the features of Macbeth that is typical of this genre? Essentially, a ‘mature’ tragedy is defined as a tragedy whereby the protagonist meets his or her demise as a direct result of an inherent flaw in character, or a misdeed committed on his or her […]

In society, everyone faces their own share of downfall as achievements can lead to a sudden loss. Okonkwo, the protagonist in the novel Things Fall Apart, has accomplished many things in life. However, what happens when circumstances take a negative turn? Is an individual accountable for their own misfortunes? As mentioned earlier, Okonkwo has achieved […]

Early In the poem, the Chorus reveals to the reader that Samson is indeed great, UT blinded both physically and metaphorically. Milton writes, Thou art become (O worst Imprisonment! ). The dungeon of thyself thy Souls(WhIch Men enjoying sight oft without cause complain)Dolphin’s now Indeed (Milton, 155-158). ” Christian tragedies often depict protagonists overcoming themselves […]

Amongst life’s decisions, the most common example of poor judgment is acting on the possible rather than the probable, which was what mainly caused Toeholds tragedy In William Shakespearean Othello The Moor of Venice. Toothless feelings of jealousy, Sago’s manipulation, and his Inferiority complex are all contributors to the play’s tragedy. HIS decision to trust […]

It could be argued that most characters in both texts contribute to deceiving others at some point, resulting in a dramatic irony that connects with the audience and introduces humor to an otherwise serious storyline. Although both Hamlet and Revenge rely on acting and deceit, their effects on the plot differ. In Revenge, deception is […]

Tragedy of the Commons Reflection Jason The common I found in school is the nature gas which was in the canteen. It is the major form of energy that we use everyday. At most of time, people use nature gas as fuel when they were cooking and also in the hybrid vehicle. It is much […]

To what extent do Euripides and Sophocles portray women as the cause of tragedy In Made, Hippopotamus, Oedipus The King and Antigen? Women In the plays of both Euripides and Sophocles Is a subject of much debate, indeed it seems as though people’s view on these female characters may well have changed over time for […]

In the poster I have used is heart-warming and sentimental image to convey to the audience that the film is about the friendship and love of a boy and his dog. The males-en-scene suggests that it is set in a rural place which also carries conventions of a tragedy genre. The poster suggests that it […]

Granger’s “One, Two, Three Little Indians”is of a middle aged mine worker known as Big Tom who now lives as an attraction with his Native- American wife at a campground/ trailer park to feed and nurture their sick baby. Strong connections are presented between Emily, in Faulkner “A Rose for Emil)/’ and Big Tom from […]

Or, if they have been forced to make an adjustment, this adjustment usually hardens and distorts them .. .” (54). Williams is probably best known for A Streetcar Named Desire, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Glass Menagerie, and The Night of the Iguana. The first two received Pulitzer Prizes and each was given […]

Macbeth Essay A tragic flaw is a characteristic present in the main character of every Shakespearean tragedy. Through Macbeth, Macbeth is fueled by a secret agenda. This agenda is his tragic flaw and leads Macbeth to his demise. At the beginning of the play Ambition is a protrusive characteristic of Macbeth, and leads to his […]

Controversy has arisen over the conclusion of King Lear, a tragic play by Shakespeare, because it profoundly affects audiences. The play portrays death as a human experience that is universal. King Lear’s conclusion depicts our inevitable fate, leaving Albany to question whether it is a promised end or a horrifying image. Kent shares this uncertainty, […]

Would you ever accept a leadership role to a group of beat down patients at a mental institution knowing the consequence would be death? Randle Patrick McMurphy does just that. McMurphy, a con man who seeks institutionalization, becomes a role model for the inmates at a hospital. These male patients are lifeless human beings who […]

In dramas, soliloquies are often used to reveal the most intimate thoughts of a character. In the “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” by William Shakespeare, the title character has seven key soliloquies. Through careful analysis of the soliloquies, one can trace the spiritual crisis that Hamlet underwent. Thus, the seven key soliloquies in […]

The birthplace of tragedy was the city of Athens, and here it also reached its full flower in the fifth century B. C. with the masterpieces of the three great Greek tragedians: Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Among these Sophocles is often held to be the greatest dramatist of all, at the least Oedipus Rex, following […]

The play “Sepang Loca” by Amelia Lapena-Bonifacio depicts the cruelty and damnation of a village’s fool by its self-righteous religious residents, which rises from the depths of a village well in Sepang Loca (Clarin, Samantha, 2009). As an English education major with exposure to various literary genres like poems, short stories, essays and drama, my […]

To what extent do you think Shakespeare presents Macbeth as a tragic hero? The 17th century play, ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare, was written during a time when James the first became the first king of both Scotland and England. The characters in the play are also based upon his descendants. The play itself focuses on […]

The majority of individuals believe that tragedy is unlikely to happen to them. However, this assumption is generally inaccurate because tragedy can affect anyone, regardless of their status. Willy Loman exemplifies a tragic hero due to his tragic flaw of losing the trust of those around him and his willingness to sacrifice himself for the […]

Through extensive critical study of William Shakespeare’s play Othello, taking into account the countless productions of the play over the years, which reaffirms its status as an enduring valued text, it becomes distinctly evident that part of its ability to continually engage readers is drawn from its treatment of themes universal to the human experience […]