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Hamartia Oedipus' Tragic Flaw
988 wordsAccording to Aristotle, the tragic hero is impeded by a distinguishable characteristic or character trait which leads to his ultimate demise. This trait is known as hamartia, or the "tragic flaw. " This characteristic is said to not only lead to the hero's demise but may also enable the reader to sympathize with the character. So it follows that in Oedipus the King, a Greek tragedy, the tragic hero Oedipus should have some sort of flaw. However, after close examination of the text, no distinguis...
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Development And Demise Of The Seattle Sound
508 wordsThe Seattle sound, a phrase coined for music created by Alternative-style rock bands based in Seattle, is said to contain three (3) basic elements: it is loud, it is honest, and it is borne of musicians that have experienced a degree of difficulty in achieving recognition. The Seattle sound, often times referred to as grunge, is notorious for being performed at exceedingly high volume. It has been defined as honest music because it is performed in a raw and unrefined manner, without the aid of e...
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Contrasting Macbeth Two Meetings With The Witches
1,203 wordsIn Shakespeare's Macbeth there are two instances in which Macbeth comes into contact with the three witches. These two instances are located in Act 1 Scene 3 and in Act 4 Scene 1. In both scenes Macbeth is informed about his future. However, these two scenes are greatly different from each other in many ways. When Macbeth first meets the witches in Act 1 Scene 3 he doubts that the witches are of this earth and doubts that they are capable of basic abilities such as speech, evidenced by the quest...
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Baggy Pants Hip Hop
1,240 wordsA screeching yell ripped through the house that Wednesday evening, "Ahhhhh, we " re being invaded!" . My mother rushed into the living room. I pointed to the flickering television screen. "Look, " I whispered in disbelief. A few seconds of silence followed. There they were, the words I never thought would appear on our 29 inch Sony screen: "Sizzlin' Hot Country." The appearance of American country music on the Kenyan airwaves was the latest sign that American culture had penetrated the borders o...
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Act 1 Scene 3 Kill The King
1,655 wordsManipulation is a very effective tool. Macbeth, the main character in William Shakespeare's play of the same title is very ambitious. There can be no doubt about this. A certain level of courage accompanies his ambition as well. As a noble he is an active one, fighting against the rebel hordes and Norwegians in defense of his king, no doubt for the purpose of gaining authority and other rewards. This is further illustrated by his gracious acceptance of credit for his deeds. He is a political fig...
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Sylvia Pursuit In Relation To Henrik Hedda Gabler
1,223 wordsIn comparing Sylvia Plath's poem Pursuit to Henrik Ibsen's play Hedda Gabler, one can see many similarities between their themes of emotional distress and the destructive tendencies of unstoppable internal demons. Throughout Pursuit, a panther hunts Plath, the panther symbolizing an internal feeling that is literally trapping and killing her. In the same way, Hedda's own emotions and actions have ensnared her, and she feels that her only way of escape is through death. My poem, Finale closely im...
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Roman Polanskis Work Type Of Imagery Macbeth
674 wordsMastering Imagery Although I am mostly unfamiliar with Roman Polanskis work, his use of imagery in William Shakespeare's Macbeth was woven meticulously. With some subtle, and some not so subtle, applications of lighting, blood, and use of the crown the film flows with multiple agendas. Through the use of lighting Polanski set the mood for this tragedy. During a good part of the film the set is gloomy and rainy. Even though the sun does break through from time to time I didnt believe that these s...
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A Tale Of Fate In Oedipus Rex
1,138 wordsSophocles Oedipus the King is one of the most peculiar and intriguing works in of the ancient Greek era. Undoubtedly, the title character Oedipus is faced with an unbelievably harsh situation. He leaves his kingdom behind in order to avoid the fate that was foretold to him, only to end up enduring it anyway. Oedipus is dealt with a debilitating fate, and the reader of Sophocles epic must realize that it is not Oedipus own choices or desires that lead to his demise, but rather the cruel fate that...
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Expressing Sympathy For Macbeth Character
446 wordsThe feeling toward Macbeth and reaction to the end of the play differ amongst readers. Although everyone perceives the horrifying tone that ends the play, the feeling of sympathy for Macbeth is also present. Sympathy might be expressed toward Macbeth because of the fact that something or someone else caused the beginning of his downfall. The witches and Lady Macbeth are to blame for this. Relating to Macbeth's character and understanding how he feels and acts is a crucial aspect in understanding...
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Imagery Of Love And War In Othello
817 wordsIn the play Othello, William Shakespeare combines the imagery of love and war to give the observer a detail look into the personality of the main character Othello. Shakespeare explains with little detail how Othello's military life overruled his civilian life... in a sense Othello was unable to live a 'normal' life and interact with ordinary citizens because of his love for war. Evidently, Othello's failure to make the transition from military strong-man to a rational thinking human being and l...
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Iii Scene Iii Act Iii Scene
1,609 wordsOthello Battle of Good vs. Evil- I am not what I am. What is Iago? as distinct from what he pretends to be and what are his motives? In Shakespeare's, Othello, the reader is presented the classic battle between the deceitful forces of evil and the innocence of good. It are these forces of evil that ultimately lead to the breakdown of Othello, a noble venetian moor, well-known by the people of Venice as a honourable soldier and a worthy leader. Othello's breakdown results in the made of his wife ...
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Act Iii Scene Act Ii Scene
1,573 wordsI am not what I am. What is Iago? As distinct from what he pretends to be and what are his motives? In Shakespeare s, Othello, the reader is presented the classic battle between the deceitful forces of evil and the innocence of good. It is these forces of evil that ultimately lead to the breakdown of Othello, a noble Venetian moor, well known by the people of Venice as an honorable soldier and a worthy leader. Othello s breakdown results in the murder of his wife Desdemona. Desdemona is represen...
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Prophecy Will Come True King Of Scotland
1,603 wordsMacbeth's strive for power affects every aspect of his life, and this motivation eventually leads to his demise. Many different factors play a pivotal role in deciding his ill-fated future. With his wifes cajoling, and the three witches foretelling of his future Macbeth, will stop at nothing to gain position as King of Scotland. The witches and their prophecies are the first major influence on Macbeth's actions. Macbeth, Thane of Games is content with his position, until the three witches tell h...
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Prophecy Will Come True King Of Scotland
1,587 wordsMacbeth? s strive for power affects every aspect of his life, and this motivation eventually leads to his demise. Many different factors play a pivotal role in deciding his ill-fated future. With his wife? s cajoling, and the three witches? foretelling of his future Macbeth, will stop at nothing to gain position as King of Scotland. The witches and their prophecies are the first major influence on Macbeth? s actions. Macbeth, Thane of Games is content with his position, until the three witches t...
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Lady Macbeth Weird Sisters
548 wordsMacbeth's Downfall In Shakespeare's Macbeth, Macbeth falls apart. Macbeth may have had control of his actions but the influence of others is what lead to his downfall. Lady Macbeth was mostly to blame. Shakespeare presents her character in great detail and shows her to be a dominating, authoritative woman who thrives on the power she holds over her husband. It is because of her power over him that he commits acts to achieve ultimate authority that lead to his demise. The weird sisters also playe...
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Married His Mother Theme Of The Story
987 wordsThe story of Oedipus Rex is a classic example of a tragic hero. Oedipus is a hero who actively plays a large role in his own demise. This paper will take a look at how Oedipus Rex starred in his own demise, and what character flaws caused him to do so. It will also look at how the theme of the story (the battle of free will versus faith) may have been the biggest reason for Oedipus? s self-destruction. And finally, it will examine the possibility that Oedipus was not all responsible for the outc...
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Kill His Wife Characters In The Play
1,995 wordsOthello is a unique tragedy in that it focuses on the destruction of love through sexual jealousy. Jealousy is not inherited in a person, but developed from the fatal factors of their character. Othello is plagued with his ego and pride which contributes to his demise. Othello is, however, a truly romantic character because he is very passionate and full of deep feelings. It keeps a person wondering what could have possibly brought the sweet Desdemona to be his wife. Was it because he has lived ...
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Oedipus Short Temper Accuses Creon Tireseas
480 wordsAdvanced English 10 3 rd hour September 28, 1997 Oedipus Inextinguishable Flaws Flaws plague every man and woman on this planet. Flaws are what we have in common with each other, and all characteristics that make us human. Sophocles Oedipus, shows that sometimes the combination of certain flaws and other human characteristics can have a tragic outcome. The caring King Oedipus was paranoid and short tempered, and these characteristics brought him to his downfall. From the beginning of the story O...
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Brutus Hacked At His Friend Hacked At His Friend Caesar
385 wordsStumbling and dripping blood from gashes of not only the flesh but of the soul Caesar makes his way towards his friend. Then the tear into Caesar most unkindly of all comes from Brutus. As Brutus hacked at his friend the thought most probably farthest from his mind was loyalty. Most people have to face the moral ramification of loyalty, betrayal, and mistrust. When you stand by a friend threw thick and thin you are being loyal. Loyalty is one of those tricky things in life. Staying loyal to a fr...
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Dutch Sailors James Gatz
947 wordsThe Great Gatsby is a bold and damning social commentary of America which critiques its degeneration from a nation of infinite hope and opportunity to a place of moral destitution. The novel is set during the Roaring Twenties, an era of outrageous excesses, wild lavish parties and sadly, an era of regret and lost potential. As the audience, they take us on a journey guided and influenced by the moral voice of Nick Carraway, a character who is simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaus...
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