... In his "To be or not to be" soliloquy, he expresses his despair through thoughts of suicide, suggesting that suicide is an easy way to end life's conflicts. But luckily he concludes that the fear of an unknown afterlife is what keeps us living. All of Hamlet's thoughts of despair can be understood when one looks at the horrible conflicts Hamlet goes through. Sorrow, perhaps the most evident emotion, is very well developed throughout the play. Initially, the only cause of Hamlet's sorrow is his father's death. However, after reading Act 1, scene 2, we see in Hamlet's asides that another source of his melancholy is his mother's hasty marriage to Claudius ...

... By this, Creon means that the main difference between his position and the king's is that of the accompanying action to ruling. In both positions, one is a ruler who holds great power over the state. However, the king is placed in a greater place of accountability to the people. This accountability is what Creon says inspires "fear" in the king, for if affairs of state or of the people fall into decline, the king is the first person whom the citizenry look to blame. This is analogous to executive leaders throughout history, as one can see in looking at American presidents and the correlation between the present conditions and events of the nation to the ...

... What is interesting about the show is the fact that all of the gender roles are extremely well defined and strictly enforced. The fact that women played such traditional roles in the show might anger some viewers of today. However, if analyzed a bit closer, the show can be seen as a prelude to the women’s movement that would follow decades later. If the show were just about how life was in the 50’s, it would not be as popular as it is today. Imagine Lucy Ricardo, being the typical housewife of that time, where all she did was stay at home and take care of the baby while cooking Ricky’s dinner. It would not make a very interesting show during any time peri ...

... as Cassio must pursue Desdemona's help behind Othello's back. Roderigo is manipulated by Iago's telling him to pursue Desdemona, even though Desdemona is already married. Although this is a blatent lie on Iago's part, as the viewer sees not a single hint that Desdemona even acknowledges Roderigo's existance, it is so cleverly delivered to Roderigo that he takes as a fact, even when the facts show otherwise. Iago controls Emilia through her love that she has for him. He uses her love of him to get her to steal Desdemona's handkerchief. Othello is manipulated by suggestion and hints that are carefully worded and said at just the right moment. Each one weakens ...

... and bell - bottomed hipsters were the big thing. Hipsters were unisex trousers that rested on the hips rather than the waist. A wide belt with a heavy buckle was added. The light weight ski-pants of the 50's gradually gave way to flares, bell bottoms, and loon pants, bright colors, novel materials, chunky rings, and sports cars were all part of the 60's look. In the early 60's, the teenagers world was suddenly hit by the rock- n- roll of phenomenon of the Beatles. Teens idoled rock stars and let their hair grow long and wore bright, wild colored clothes. Leather offered great opportunities for self - expression. The clothes were influenced by stage performers. ...

... he misses out on. I also think he might blame his mother for his father killing himself, but at the same time he blames his father for his situation as well as his mother situation. I think this theory comes into play when his mother dies, and he goes into the basement and destroys it since it is where his father killed himself. Gilbert’s sister Amy really feels like she is the mother. She has so much responsibility that she has no life, or any friends. His other sister Ellen give the impression that she is ashamed of her mother as well as the rest of the family. Ellen really tries hard to fit in with everyone else. She may also feel lonely, or like she ha ...

... he even spoke to her. Just as I said in line 21 of my poem, that there is always a time for truth and that was one. There are many times throughout the story that dishonesty accrues Act I of this story it begins with three girls who accuse dozen of people of witchcraft. The fact that the girls are trying to conceive of some way in which to escape punishment for having been caught dancing in the woods is clearly revealed. The irresponsible accusations have resulted in the deaths of twenty people. But later on in the story the truth comes back to haunt them because they are the ones who end up being accused for witchcraft. I mentioned in line 23 of my poem, s ...

... For example, in the beginning of the story when Antigone is talking with Ismene, she asks for her help . When Ismene refuses she is furious with her. Then Ismene decides to act independently. Creon is also very independent. He refuses to accept anyone's opinions except his own. When his son Haimon comes to talk with him he refuses to listen , claiming that Haimon is "girlstruck!" and corrupted . Teirsesais comes and tells him a morbid prophecy. Creon will not listen to this either. He claims that Teirsesais has been corrupted by money, like many prophets at that time. He finally listens to the Charagous when reminded that Teiresias has never been wrong. ...

... subjects. They state such questions as: “what new plan will he launch?” and “Why this sudden call to the old men summoned at one command?” (Lines 175-178) These lines are utilized by Sophocles as a suspenseful introduction to Creon's orders concerning the body of Polynices. The chorus's next appearance blatantly shows their biased attitudes against Antigone and her exiled father Oedipus. At this point they still sing praise for King Creon and his unwavering decisions concerning the law which was placed upon the city regarding the body of Polynices: “When he weaves in the laws of the land, and the justice of the gods that binds his oaths together, he and h ...

... Macbeth controled his ambition for the time being and did not kill Duncan. The failing of his decision was soon reflected by Lady Macbeth who called him a coward. From then on, after the murder of Duncan, Macbeth entered into a life of evil. Since he overcomed his good nature, he no longer needed to be with his friend Banquo. He wanted to protect his ambition, by killing the king, and now he killed Banquo, due to the prediction of what the witches said about Banquo's son becoming the king. Macbeth wanted to ensure that he would reach his ambition without problems. Macbeth, who now no longer needed any encouragement from Lady Macbeth, started to leave ...