endeavour to explore the flaws of Okonkwo that stem from his own sense of security and show us that he is not an embodiment of his society’s values and norms. Okonkwo in part one of the novel is seen as strong and a courageous man. He is part of the Ibo tribe in Umofia‚ which is a powerful village because of its fighters and warriors‚ such as Okonkwo. However‚ Okonkwo is not essentially an embodiment of his society’s values and norms. He is an individual with many flaws that stem from his own sense of insecurity
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Yes of course this is the last problem‚ in Hamlet Hamlet has to kill his own uncle‚ on a hunch that he killed his father. Now yes‚ Hamlets father did come to Hamlet‚ to say “The serpent that did sting thy father’s life Now wears the crown.” (I‚v‚44-45) but‚ can anyone truly believe Hamlet when he says‚ that his dead father came back and told him? What makes this all worse is the fact of‚ as Charles Alexander said‚ “You aren’t crazy... unless you don’t realize you are crazy.” This problem is more
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Saint Joan is considered to be one of George Bernard Shaw’s greatest works. In the play‚ Shaw avoids many problems identified by critics as prevalent in some of his other writing. Some have criticized Shaw‚ claiming that he tends to portray unrealistic archetypal characters‚ rather than well-rounded believable individuals. His plays have also been described as lacking action and being too didactic. In Saint Joan‚ Shaw reduced the intensity of these previously criticized typically Shavian elements
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redefine this role in order to better fit ones self perception. Shakespeare explores both these paths to self-definition through the characters of Hamlet and Laertes‚ who both play the role of avenger‚ though they each carry out their role in a different way. Shakespeare explores these ideas with a number of dramatic and literary techniques‚ including revenge conventions‚ the use of soliloquy and the recurring theme of appearance versus reality. Hamlet took place in a time of great filial duty‚ a
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thou didst ever thy dear father love– /…Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder” (I.v.22-25). The ghost of Hamlet’s dead father had just told Hamlet that he is burning in purgatory‚ and had been murdered by Claudius. Now‚ Hamlet wanted to kill Claudius for murdering his father; however‚ instead of swiftly taking action like other young men such as Fortinbras and Laertes did‚ Hamlet hesitates time and time again. He plans‚ schemes‚ and allows his emotions to build up‚ but does not actually take
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Hamlet’s sad and disappointing life made him want revenge for his father’s death that was caused by a member of his family‚ his uncle. In ‘Hamlet’‚ by William Shakespeare‚ the main character is Hamlet. Throughout this play Hamlet begins to act like if he was to be crazy to get answers from people but he starts believing it himself that he’s crazy. Once he start believing his own lie things within his family and loved ones start changing and turning into major conflicts which causes verbal damage
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Flaws of Society – To Kill a Mocking Bird Bailey Moser October‚ 13 2012 Some novels and plays seem to advocate changes in social or political attitudes‚ or in traditions. Note briefly the particular attitudes or traditions that Harper Lee apparently wishes to modify. Then analyze the techniques she uses to influence the readers views. Do not merely summarize the plot. The novel‚ To Kill a Mocking Bird‚ was a revolutionary tale about growing up and the flaws in society. The author‚ Harper
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him to his height of power‚ it is also what leads him to his downfall. Vaulting Ambition is one of Macbeth’s flaws; it disables him to achieve his utmost goals and forces him to face his fate. Without this ambition‚ though‚ Macbeth never would have been able to achieve his power as King of Scotland or have been able to carry out his evil deeds. In these instances‚ ambition helped Macbeth do what he wanted to do. But‚ consequently‚ Macbeth’s ambition has another face and is what leads him to his tragic
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An Epic Hero With a Flaw In one of Homer ’s most ancient Greek epics The Odyssey‚ Odysseus is clearly defined as an epic hero. Although having no superpowers like the Gods‚ Odysseus is portrayed as brave‚ loyal and having cunning intelligence throughout his journey home following the fall of Troy. During his return back to Ithaca‚ Odysseus is faced with many challenges which derail him from his nostos / homecoming. Yet‚ these obstacles are not only because of the wrath of the Gods‚ but also due
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Creon’s tragic Downfall Creon is the tragic hero of the play‚ Antigone‚ by Sophocles‚ and suffers the greatest downfall. It all begins when he maes his public announcment as the new king. He states his message loud and clearly to everyone‚ that if anyone feels the need to bury the body od Polyneices‚ they will be going against the law and will be sentenced to death. In this powerful speech‚ he shows the need for control and order in the way he plans to rule. At the same time‚ he is showing arrogance
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