Essays About Government

There are different ways in which betrayal can affect a person and have important consequences. The degree of the reaction to betrayal varies, but both King Arthur and His Knights by Thomas Malory and The Tempest by William Shakespeare examine character development through the shared theme of betrayal. Both texts explore the consequences of deceit, […]

The play ‘Hamlet’ conforms to the typical ingredients that make up a revenge tragedy of the Elizabethan era. It conforms to certain guidelines and similar features, these are; a hesitating avenger, a villain who is to be killed in revenge, complex twisted plots, sexual obsessions, treachery, a play within a play, lust and greed which […]

“The man who seeks revenge digs two graves.” (Ken Kesey) The stories of Hamlet and “Down the River” showcase the consequences of murder and portray varying approaches to seeking revenge. In both tales, two characters are unjustly killed, though the deaths may appear innocent to outsiders. The narratives highlight the desire for retribution, with Hamlet […]

Is a person really ever mad? Or are their minds so sane it almost seems unreal? The human mind works in many ways; it is full of many wonders and abilities not common to men themselves. Shakespeare’s Hamlet portrays the main character Hamlet to be an insane individual in certain parts of the play. When […]

Shakespeare’s compelling and exhilarating play shows us the victimisation of Jews in his time. Shylock, the avaricious, manipulative, sinister Jew is renowned for his outstanding desire to avenge his enemies. Shakespeare’s character is one who wants vengeance and is extremely discourteous. Although Shylock’s popularity is not as much as the Christians’, the villainous acts he […]

Mythological heroes are not always seen in modern times, but Edmond Dantes can be considered one. Dantes was first shown to the reader as a naive, slender, young man, who his whole manner gave evidence to his calmness and his liability. As he is freed from prison he returns as a new man, who acquires […]

The period in Spain between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries witnessed what has come to be known as the greatest era of Spanish history. Not only did Spain see the peak of its power as an empire, the era also produced magnificent pieces of art and literature. This was all in a time where new […]

In the passage, the conversation between Vindice and Gratiana showcases and reinforces the main ideas of immorality, sexual desire, hatred towards women, and depravation. The play takes place in Italy’s royal court where an absence of moral values is the norm. Vindice emphasizes this point by claiming that “the world descends into such base-born evils/ […]

Retaliation is a primary subject in the fresh Great Expectation by Charles Dickens. In this novel. many characters go out of their manner to pull out retaliation. taking them to misfortunes such as decease and imprisonment. Dickens makes it really clear that nil positive can come from retaliation through his characters and the consequences that […]

The book “Friend by Day, Enemy by Night” thoroughly investigates the Kohistanis living in Thull, Pakistan. Lincoln Keiser’s book extensively explores the life of the Kohistanis people both before and after mar dushmani, also known as “death enmity.” This particular social relationship gives rise to various issues within their community. The principle of death enmity […]

A Tale of Two Cities is a novel which takes place during the French Revolution. In this novel there are many characters who often have conflicts in their interactions. Sometimes these conflicts take place on a personal level and at other times they occur on a social level. There are many examples of revenge in […]

Explore Shakespeare’s presentation of crime and punishment in ‘Hamlet,’ with comparison to ‘The Revenger’s Tragedy’ by Thomas Middleton. The discovery of Claudius’ crime, the murder of the Old King Hamlet, by Hamlet places him in the role of judge and executioner, as Shakespeare, and similarly Middleton, place their characters in a situation where they can […]

Throughout the sixteenth century, many of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, including Hamlet, were tragedies that readers could feel strong emotional connections with. Because of the popular infatuation with these plays, audiences were heavily attracted to the Globe Theater with the desire to see these plays preformed. In modern-day literature, Hamlet is still appreciated and still […]

Deception, the act of creating a false perception that leads to deceit and contradiction between knowledge and truth, is explored in both The Count of Monte Cristo (directed by Kevin Reynolds) and Othello (written by William Shakespeare). These narratives share the theme of Appearance vs. Reality as a result of deception, jealousy, and revenge. Both […]

This paper will discuss the parallel evident in and the differences between Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” and Luisa Valenzuela’s “The Verb to Kill”. Both stories have dark undertones, dealing with the theme of murderous intent fueled by egocentricity. Although both stories share the same tone in storytelling, the authors depart in their […]

For our Drama piece, we presented a devised thematic work titled ‘Revenge’ as option one. This performance, lasting 15 minutes, revolved around superstition and the supernatural. It was set in a typical contemporary high school in England and centered around three teenage girls. When their teacher, Mr. Andrews, informs them about a spell-book available in […]

Throughout the chapters we have read, it seems that Medea has ever-changing plans in mind. She hasn’t seemed to stick to one plan yet, and is probably hesitant or maybe unwilling to carry it off. The questions arises as to whether or not these plans are empty threats, or whether she really intends to put […]

The small boutique known as Quartet in the heart of downtown Cardiff, Wales, was a frenzy of activity. Although the shop had four owners (thus the name), only one of them ran the shop. Natasha Curry was a tall, attractive woman with intelligent grey eyes behind horn-rimmed eyeglasses, her black hair restrained in a neat […]

Hamlet as a play about revenge is very successful in the way that it raises many questions about the morality of revenge. Despite the modern day and Elizabethan society having various different beliefs, both types of audience are able to empathise with many of Hamlet’s problems. Helen Gardner says, “The Elizabethans thought murder unethical and […]

People are significantly influenced by various cultures and traditions. The term ‘culture’ comes from the Latin word ‘colere’, representing lifestyle, norms, values, and traditions prevalent in a country. This is clearly seen in Arab nations like Iran or Saudi Arabia which have stringent rules. Examples include women being forbidden to drive and obligated to wear […]

There is no doubt that Hamlet is both a political and personal tragedy but there is room for argument as to which sort of play it primarily is. It is a play based on universal emotions and a play that anybody can relate to. The title of the play in the first printed editions was […]

Caesar, a triumphant general and influential statesman, gained increasing popularity and power following his victorious military campaigns. This raised concerns among fellow politicians who envied his success and feared his potential to transform the Roman Republic into a dictatorship. The question remained: could they convince Brutus, a close friend to Caesar, to betray him? This […]