creating a perfect being impervious to diseases. Such an unmentionable act trespasses the realm of the godlike providence‚ signifying the beginning of Frankenstein’s blindness. He is quick to realise that he has created a monster‚ as shown by the regretful tone in‚ “I beheld the wretch – the miserable monster whom I had created.” This depicts that untamed human ambition can lead to the inadvertent creation of
Premium Humans Romanticism Frankenstein
Since what seems like the beginning of human civilization‚ the role of the female has varied from society to society. This role is symbolically represented in The Odyssey by Homer and A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens‚ two of the most famous works of literature‚ and yet two of the most different. In each book‚ the author uses a rich variety of symbolism to express themes he finds necessary to enrich the story. In both books‚ feminine figures are used as symbolism to represent the role of the
Premium A Tale of Two Cities Odyssey Athena
the last stanza‚ when he realizes that he has become an individual that will pass on the pain he has received. This is shown in lines‚ “the worst thing is that under the masks I wear and without intending to be I am a circular saw.” (22-26) The regretful tone comes into play when he comes to the understanding that he is the ‘circular saw’ that will give others sorrow intentionally or unintentionally. An eye opening truth is revealed that leaves the audience to give sympathy to the poet. When analyzing
Premium
what the reader wants to see versus the authors intended purpose. Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” is a popular poem that is often misinterpreted as a message to nonconformity. However‚ the poem’s use of symbolism and subtle irony reflects a regretful tone to cultivate its true message about the complexities of decision making and missed opportunities. The use of Frost’s imagery can be first found in the title‚ “The Road Not Taken.” The title introduces its main use of symbolism with roads
Premium Poetry Literature Linguistics
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Two roads diverged in a yellow wood‚ And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler‚ long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; (5) Then took the other‚ as just as fair‚ And having perhaps the better claim Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same‚ (10) And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black
Premium Poetry Rhyme
MACBETH RELATIONSHIP ANALYSIS I found the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth very interesting in the play. In Act I they are completely devoted to each other. Love‚ respect and trust are the contents of their relationship. The trust in the relationship is revealed right at the beginning when Macbeth sends his wife a letter telling her about the witches and the predictions “This have I thought good to deliver to thee‚ my dearest partner of greatness‚ that thee mightst not
Premium Macbeth King Duncan Duncan I of Scotland
Hunter’s “On the Sidewalk‚ Bleeding”‚ Andy proves he is not frightened at the thought of death. Instead is only filled with an overwhelming sadness that his life is coming to a short end. Throughout the novel‚ Andy shows himself as a hopeless‚ regretful‚ loving and depressed person through his acts‚ making him ultimately a complex individual. In the introductory paragraphs‚ Andy portrays himself as hopeless when he lay helplessly in the alley. He lay on the pavement‚ trying to scream for help
Premium English-language films Psychology Fiction
that the human society has learned to live with. Regret is felt when people feel helpless in a situation. In most cases‚ people feel regretful for an even that has occurred in the past‚ a clear example being 9/11. The survivors of 9/11‚ at the time the event occurred‚ probably felt most regretful for not being able to help. Although some people still feel regretful over the event that took place 12 years ago‚ most people have learned to move on. This is the idea that Williams is trying to portray
Premium Psychology Meaning of life Solitary confinement
In the play “Macbeth”‚ Lady Macbeth is a minor character but plays a major role in the events that unfold throughout the play. Throughout the play‚ Lady Macbeth lets her selfishness and greed get in the way of reason and thought. Ever since hearing about the witches prophesy stating that he would be the next king‚ Lady Macbeth changed drastically in character by becoming power hungry and she also had a very hard time controlling her emotions. These strange events can only be explained by the realization
Premium Macbeth Duncan I of Scotland English-language films
Robert Frost’s "The Road Not Taken" is a symbolic poem of the complications people must face in the course of their lives. Although it is not difficult to understand the meaning of the poem through its title‚ it is however hard to interpret what the author means when he describes the roads. Throughout the poem‚ the two roads appear similar at times and different at others. As the poem unfolds itself‚ the reader becomes aware of the the use of metaphors‚ diction‚ verb tenses‚ and title. One Critic
Premium