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    literary works can be compared due to vast amounts of similarities between theme and characters; Hamlet and the Lion King are two literary works in which character and theme are surprisingly similar throughout each work. The Lion King is thought to be just an animated children’s film‚ however‚ it is in fact a modern translation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The main characters in the Lion King are definite parallels to those in Hamlet. Along with the main characters and plot details‚ the stories were similar

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    Mother’s Affection "Oedipus the Lord" is a disaster by the antiquated Greek dramatist Sophocles. Oedipus is the focal figure and unfortunate legend of Sophocles’ play. After Oedipus’ introduction to the world‚ his dad Ruler Laius of Thebes‚ gained from a prophet that his own child was bound to execute him. Sophocles’ play is a replay‚ as we push ahead in the play occasions of the past gradually begin to unravel. Oedipus comes closer to his past‚ uncovering the condemnation. Oedipus is not detestable

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    Sophocles’ The Three Theban Plays (King OedipusOedipus at Colonus‚ and Antigone) are three tragedies depicting a shift beyond the beliefs of predetermination to the liberties of choice. Throughout the plays‚ the tragic hero‚ Oedipus unveils the truth behind the murder of his father‚ King Laius and the penalties that follow; consequently‚ Sophocles capably applies human characteristics to Oedipus to appeal at a broader spectrum. Sophocles utilizes vibrant imageries throughout these plays that uncover

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    a very common phenomenon for modern people‚ especially the ones who experience significant events. However‚ in hundreds of years ago‚ people seemed much easier to get mad. In Shakespeare’s play Hamlet‚ the main character Hamlet pretends to be insane in order to plan the revenge for his father‚ King Hamlet‚ who is killed by Claudius‚ Hamlet’s uncle. In the process of pretending to be insane‚ Hamlet kills Polonius‚ Ophelia and Laertes’ father who speak a lot‚ when Polonius is spying Hamlet and his

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    a scene that is essentially getting the same message across‚ but differ so much in the depiction of two scenes‚ would be hamlet. In 1990‚ Mel Gibson and Paul Scofield played the role of prince hamlet‚ and the ghost of king hamlet. 6 years later‚ in 1996‚ another version of hamlet was released‚ starring Kenneth Branagh as prince hamlet‚ and Brian Blessed as the Ghost of hamlet. These two films were very much the same in terms of characters‚ and the point being made to the audience. At the same time

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    control and horrid temper led you to your death? In Oedipus The King‚ by Sophocles‚ Oedipus begins life with a prophesied future‚ set in stone by the gods. Oedipus is unwillingly and unconsciously forced to kill his father‚ betroth his mother‚ and live the remainder of his life in expatriation. Oedipus depletes his life attempting to find his given place in the universe‚ by endeavoring to discover his past‚ and his subsequent resolution of life. Oedipus’ shows many instances of his vigorous temper and

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    Theme of King Lear

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    King Lear is a Shakespearean tragedy that illustrates what happens when children are consumed by greed and lose their love for their parents. This is a great tragedy that is full of injustice at the beginning and the restoring of justice towards the end. The good are misjudged as evil and the evil are accepted as good. It is not until the end of the play that the righteous people are recognized as such. There is great treachery and deceit involved in the hierarchy of English rule. The play focuses

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    In the story‚ "Oedipus the King"‚ there are different examples of justice‚ but the one that I pointed out could be creating justice for the murder of Oedipus’ father. Ever since Oedipus had possessed his power‚ his actions from traveling from his hometown to Thebes‚ have since then remained as so we name it‚ justified. When held on account of being "found guilty"‚ from his power‚ the murder of his father has become a crime. Subsequently‚ after Oedipus heard the tragic news about his father‚ he was

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    My Oedipus Complex Theme

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    Analysis O’Connor’s ‘My Oedipus Complex’ Pipit Nurul Fitriah 1209503139 “Analysis O’Connor’s ‘My Oedipus Complex’ Using Psychoanalysis Discourse”             A literary work is just like a dream. It is the representation of one’s reality experience. It is full of fiction‚ figurative‚ and mystery‚ but sometimes filled by the hidden truth. In order to reveal the truth that lies in it‚ we should interpret and analyze it before the truth could be understood. And one of the means to analyze

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    In the play of Oedipus Rex ‚written by Sophocles‚ it’s argued by many people and even Aristotle. These people say that the main character shows many flaws during the story . One of the things that Aristotle argues about is that Oedipus downfall was made by his own poor decision making. Oedipus is a strong independent man ‚but he was too blind to realize what was going on throughout the whole story. The destiny of Oedipus was already decide. In this story Sophocles tell us this incredible story

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