Hamlet Through a Post-Structuralist Lens EQ: How does ambiguous language reveal deeper truths about the characters in Hamlet? Prior to Act 4‚ Hamlet has murdered Polonius‚ and now he has to face the consequences of his actions. At the end of act 4 scene 3‚ Hamlet tells Guildenstern “The body is with the king‚ but the king is not with the body. The king is a thing‚” and Guildenstern asks‚ “A thing‚ my lord?” to which Hamlet replies‚ “Of nothing” (IV.ii.24-27). There are many possible interpretations
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Looking at Hamlet through a Freudian Lens The human mind is one of the world’s greatest mysteries. For generations‚ scientists from many fields have studied the homo-sapien brain to try and solve the age-old mystery. One of the most famous psychologists to delve into the cranial puzzle is Sigmund Freud. Freud developed many theories on the human species according to development and habits. His psychoanalysis has been transferred into literature over the years. When reading William Shakespeare’s
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The Ethical Lens Inventory supports Equality and Sensibility as my core values. The results describes that I “prioritize the value of equality over autonomy” (ELI inventory). In addition‚ it indicates the well being of the community as my primary concern as the “best way to assure that individuals are treated fairly” (ELI inventory). The explanations of these core values reassure my conviction that one-size-fits all approach isn’t the best way to find solutions‚ but rather the best results are achieved
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English 10 Folts Name ___________________________ “Writing Introductory Paragraphs” Date ____________________________ Writing Introductory Paragraphs for a Critical Lens Essay Critical Lens: Introductory Paragraphs Best Examples: 1. Henry Ward Beecher was quite wise in saying that “Greatness lies not in being strong‚ but in the right using of strength.” Indeed‚ individuals who seek power and glory through force are not as truly great as those who seek to make a small‚ yet positive
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Critical Lens When writers write from a place of insight and real caring about the truth‚ they have the ability to throw the lights on for the reader." In other words the critical lens shoes that the writer who cares about the truth and has a deep understanding of the literature can help us understand the literature. Yes‚ I agree with this statement. I have read two books‚ which is Odyssey by Homer and Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Those books show how human nature is similar to literature. In
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You know‚ I think there might be few things more awesome than reading a book with a small child. It’s great for both the child and the person reading to them‚ so having fun books to read is important. Sigfried’s Smelly Socks by Len Foley is such a book. It’s definitely cute‚ and it’s definitely fun. Based on an apparently real pile of smelly socks (adorable)‚ this rhyming children’s picture book is about bad smells and just what could be causing them. Is it the old food? Is it the stain on the floor
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Many poets wrote their poems in either a traditional or feminist lens. Andrew Marvell and A.D. Hope were no different. Andrew Marvell’s “To his Coy Mistress” from the 1600s was wrote in the traditional lens. While A.D. Hope’s “His Coy Mistress to Mr. Marvell” from the modern times took the feminist route in his reply to Andrew Marvell. Marvell uses exaggerated metaphors to persuade his beloved woman. Instead of the normalcy of respectful adulation‚ he offers lustful invitation; rather than anticipating
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Name: Instructor: Course: Date: A Passage to India through the Lens of Orientalism Orientalism presents a critical study of the Western world’s patronizing cultural representations and perceptions‚ as well as their fictional depictions‚ of the Eastern world and the people inhabiting the Middle East and Asia. Said (p.32) notes that Orientalism‚ which involves scholarship in Western Countries about the East‚ is tied inextricably to Imperialism and this makes it intellectually suspect because it is
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Lao Tzu once said‚ “He who gains victory over other men is strong‚ but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful.” I believe this means that the most powerful person is one who understands and has control over themselves. Richard Wright‚ in his autobiography Black Boy‚ and the titular character of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel‚ The Great Gatsby both lend themselves in portraying the truth of this quote. This quote can be interpreted as saying that one who understands and has control over
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Most people would say that‚ “after the lowest part of your life‚ there will always be a light that follows it”. In Night by Elie Wiesel and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho‚ characters are placed in a situation where in they are challenged. However‚ after all the hard work and sacrifice they went through it all paid off at the end. As the story progresses in each book‚ characters go through tons of complications which then causes them to have the mindset of giving up. Although life is a gamble‚ unless
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