for our actions and by doing so endeavour to create reasonable happy‚ contented lives for ourselves and our families. So‚ some questions must be asked. Where and how did Willy Loman lose track and focus? To what extent is he responsible for his own downfall? To enable us to understand Willy Loman’s
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Frankenstein’s monster demands that Frankenstein creates him a female companion. Frankenstein agrees to this in the hopes that he will be left in peace. However during creation of the female‚ and the monster watching him work‚ it dawns on him the reality of the hideous act he is embarking upon. Overcome by the image of the monster and the idea of creating another like him‚ Frankenstein destroys his work. The monster is distraught over Frankenstein’s actions and explains the misery he has been through
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What More Can You Ask For? Have you ever felt so enthralled by a book that you literally wanted to crawl through the pages and enter into that world? The first in a five book series‚ Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren is a great example. In this YA book‚ she vividly describes the emotions‚ characteristics‚ and personalities of the characters while bringing them to life. From knights in shining armor who are battling to the death to romantic love scenes‚ this book is definitely one to read on cold nights
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imparted through tragedy‚ common men may also claw their way upon equal footing as those of power. In Tragedy and the Common Man‚ written by Arthur Miller‚ it is this exact argument that explains why tragedy has remained relevant even in this modern era. Initiated by the hero’s own inability to remain complacent‚ tragedies classically demonstrate a downfall through the ‘fatal flaw’ of the protagonist. “The flaw‚ or crash in the character is really nothing…but his inherent unwillingness to remain
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Arthur Dimmesdale was a very important character in The Scarlet Letter. He encountered many problems and resolved them throughout the novel. He changes a lot throughout the novel‚ physical and mentally. While reading the novel‚ the reader can relate to Dimmesdale by his actions and feelings. Minister Arthur Dimmesdale explains the moral of the story‚ and helps the reader understand what the novel is about. First‚ Dimmesdale encountered many problems throughout the story. These problems were very
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In Arthur Miller’s play‚ “Death of a Salesman‚” there are many themes present throughout‚ most notably the theme of the American Dream. Readers are introduced to the American Dream most importantly through Willy‚ the main character. The power of the American Dream over society begs readers to ask the question‚ how has the American Dream influenced Willy Loman’s life and death as a salesman? While the American Dream may be a great desire in life for Loman‚ it creates a product out of a human and thereby
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Shakespearean tragedies are known for the downfall of a tragic hero. The protagonist in a play of this sort is affected by a flaw‚ which causes a tragic conclusion. Macbeth is the noble protagonist in the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare. His tragic flaw is mostly his ambition‚ which appears when the witches gave him the prophecy that he would one day be king. Due to this‚ it can be said that the witches are the reason for Macbeth’s fatal downfall. However‚ it can be inferred that Lady Macbeth
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thought-provoking play because it demands its audience to contemplate the very nature of humanity. The concept of mankind’s inherent evil is explored primarily through the character of Othello. The audience is often left confused as to whether Othello’s downfall can be blamed on his character or rather the inescapable evil of man. Of course‚ in Othello‚ Iago acts as a catalyst for the disastrous chain of events and can hence be credited with initiating Othello’s change in nature. The main theme of Othello
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4.04B Essay Arthur Schopenhauer evaluates the need for balance regarding reading and thinking for oneself. Reading has advantages when used correctly. However‚ when overused‚ it can prohibit the mind from thinking on its own. The varied use of books is the gateway to the differences between men of learning and men of intelligence. You have a solid intro‚ but I feel you need “more.” Perhaps a more clearly defined thesis‚ or perhaps another sentence or two. Schopenhauer stresses in this
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Although Oedipus is an ideal leader who saved Thebes from the monstrous Sphinx‚ his fatal flaws of anger and pride ultimately lead to his tragic downfall. One example of Oedipus’s flaw that caused his downfall is his hot temper. Because of Oedipus’s hot temper‚ he acts before he thinks. One example of his quick temper occurs when Oedipus killed Laius where three highways meet. Laius‚ who was in a rush to get to the Oracle of Delphi to save Thebes‚ tried to run Oedipus off of the rode with his colt-drawn
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