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    novel‚ The Outsiders‚ appearance is a very important theme to the book. One example of this in the book is when the Greasers thought that the Socs had everything going great because of what they owned. Some things that made the Greasers think this was the fact that the Socs had really nice cars and they had nice clothes. The Greasers didn’t know that the Socs had some of the same problems that they did and they went through hard times just like them. Another example of appearance being an important

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    In William Shakespeare’s play‚ Hamlet: Prince of Denmark‚ vengeance is a driving force for the three characters Hamlet‚ Prince of Denmark; Laertes‚ son of Polonius; and Fortinbras‚ Prince of Norway. Throughout the course of the play‚ each of these characters’ scheme to avenge the deaths of their fathers. Although Hamlet‚ Laertes‚ and Fortinbras are all put in similar situations‚ each go about their plans differently. In the end each man is able to obtain the vengeance they seek‚ just not in the way

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    DESCRIBING PEOPLE’S APPEARANCE: She’s not very tall‚ with dark hair and blue eyes IL DESCRIBING PEOPLE’S APPEARANCE Body She’s of medium height. She’s a woman of average height. She’s quite tall. She’s a woman of average height. She’s a woman of below average height. She’s not very tall. (→ She’s short.) He’s slim. He’s of medium build. He’s well-built. He’s rather plump (=not slim). He’s broad-shouldered. He’s quite muscular. He’s a bit overweight. (→

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    In Shakespeare’s Hamlet‚ the main character Hamlet is believed to have gone insane after the death of his father. There is much evidence in the play that causes one to believe that Hamlet is in fact crazy. However‚ there are also indications to the contrary‚ Hamlet only feigns madness for the purpose of carrying out his mission. He rehearses his pretend madness first with Ophelia for even if he fails to convince her ‚ that failure would not cause him any harm. The language he uses is clearly

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    Shakespeare’s Hamlet vs. Ozymandias Comparative Essay By: Nabeeha Darr The texts that are being discussed in this essay both share parallel themes‚ and this essay will be describing and comparing two of the similar themes‚ Greed and Appearance vs. Reality. In Shakespeare’s Hamlet‚ possibly one of the greatest plays that has ever been put to paper‚ we encounter the prince of Denmark‚ Hamlet himself‚ and the trails and suffering he has to go through. In the beginning we know that the

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    Hamlet essay: Topic 2 Andrew Vedder In Shakespeare’s play‚ Hamlet‚ the main protagonist Prince Hamlet is seen as being “mad” by many of his friends and family members. This however is not true. Hamlet was not truly mad‚ he is putting on a fake persona to trick people into believing it so they did not find out what he was truly up to. In the play many characters believe Hamlet to be mad‚ “I will be brief. Your noble son is mad. Mad I call it‚ for to define true madness‚ what is’t but to be nothing

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    errors and other such errors in it. Oedipus vs. Hamlet: A Character Comparison After reading Sophocles’ Oedipus the King and Shakespeare’s Hamlet‚ it is quiet clear that Oedipus is by far the more admirable character of the two. Aside from Oedipus’ history and life experience‚ his superior character traits are also displayed in the way he handles several incidents throughout the play. One of the primary reasons Oedipus’ is more admirable than Hamlet is just their history. Oedipus is a king. He

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    In Shakespeare’s tragedy‚ Hamlet‚ there is a prevalent and almost overwhelming theme. All throughout the play‚ all of the characters appear as one thing‚ with one standpoint‚ and one outlook. However on the inside‚ all of these characters are completely different. “This Mask” theme‚ the way that all of the characters portray themselves as one person on the outside and one different one on the inside‚ is not in the least disguised by Shakespeare. Claudius‚ the murdering

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    Hamlet Leadrship Essay Hamlet is an indecisive leader‚ who lacks focus and the ability to delegate effectively. His inability to act showcases the numerous flaws in his character exposing him as a poor leader and an ineffective strategist. His main character flaw is his indecisiveness. Throughout the play he chooses to procrastinate instead of making firm decisions. This is first illustrated when he sees his father ’s ghost in the opening Act. Following his conversation with the ghost

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    The Destructive Nature of Depression on the Mind in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” Depression destroys a person’s ability to maintain concentration and is most often linked with feelings of hopelessness. From the moment the audience meets Hamlet‚ this deep depression is easily seen to surround him. Depression is not only responsible for Hamlet’s madness but also his improper downfall. Shakespeare’s dynamic character is trapped in a cycle of depression and madness; stemming from his father’s murder and

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