Although it is fair to consider Frida Kahlo, both in terms of her personal life and her art, as a mystery, there is something about how her work and her life were seamlessly integrated. Especially from the viewpoint of the work selfie art, her self-portrayed pieces were so relevant with the reality around her life. […]
In many noteworthy pieces of classic literature, teenage characters are often portrayed in archetypal themes, which are perceptions of life that are shared among a variety of diverse cultures. A renowned example of an archetypal-themed play is The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, first written and performed in the 1590s during Queen […]
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Get startedThe Tragedy of Othello begins with a conversation between Roderigo and Iago. This discussion reveals to the readers the true feelings and intentions Iago has towards Othello. We learn that Iago loathes Othello because he gave Cassio the position as captain, as well as the fact that Iago believes that his wife Emilia is sleeping […]
Introduction The great economist Adam Smith believed that the subject of economic science is social economic development and the growth of the welfare of society. Moreover, the development of the economy is based on the material (physical) resources of society, the use of which leads to the creation of wealth and wealth of the people. […]
Julius Caesar could not see his death coming, but perhaps his wife did. In the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, there is more to it than betrayal and death. Besides Caesar and Brutus, other characters play a major role in the story and they are not all men. Two of the main men in […]
Scarseth is correct in saying that Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men is a tragedy, yet not in the classic Aristotelian or Shakespearean sense. The majority of the characters in the novel are in stasis. The world is limited around them and results in limited possibilities, ands the lack of love and friendship both contribute to […]
The Black Death was a tragic historical event that killed a third of Europe’s population. It was the second plague pandemic out of three main plagues. The first was the Plague of Justinian which took place in 541 AD. The third plague was called the Third Pandemic which happened in 1855. The Black death got […]
The play “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar” by William Shakespeare, is about the assassination of Julius Caesar by the roman senate and Marcus Junius Brutus as the perpetrator of killing caesar to stay caesar ambition of continued rule of the roman empire. Brutus(the assassin) had given a speech to the plebeians(public people) on why he […]
Between the two texts “Ideas Live on” and The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, they both provide an interesting point of view regarding responsibility and government. One focusing on the future and more of an intellectual approach to improving a nation while the other set in it’s ways of dictatorship and an iron fist to rule […]
Sophocles advocates a life that should not be filled with excessive pride, but rather a devotion and dedication to the gods. One example of arrogance that Sophocles portrayed in Antigone was through the character of Creon, who was prideful in his laws against the burial of Polyneices. After punishing Antigone and continuing to be stubborn […]
What could conceivably prompt a person that is devoted to their partner to flare up and come to be so enraged that he is propelled to murder her? Othello’s experience within the play The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice, written by William Shakespeare, addresses exactly this question. Othello was abundantly in inclination toward […]
Brutus is easily the most complex character in William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar. He is a powerful figure in the public’s eye, but also appears as a loving friend, a husband, a dignified military leader, a master to his servants, and a man of honor. This tragic hero’s sense of honor seems to make him […]
Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness tells of the horrifying tragedies that expose the true evils of European imperialism and civilization that occurred throughout the African Congo during the late nineteenth century. The novel’s main character, Charles Marlow, serves as the narrator who tells of his experiences as the captain of a steamship on the Congo […]
Greek myths and stories are constructed by a multitude of different approaches formed by Greek tragedians and philosophers. Tragedians were known for their influential drama in writings. Sophocles was one of the most acclaimed Greek tragedians. Sophocles is mainly associated with his unique use of tragic irony, extended metaphor, and the internal conflicts placed among […]
Characters in Greek tragedies are constantly met with difficult, life-determining decisions, and are tragic because they make the “wrong” choice. “Wrong”, because it can be argued that they were incapable of escaping their fates in the first place. In Oedipus’s and Orestes’s case, they were not actually given a choice of how to proceed with […]
Three years ago I came very close to having to say goodbye to one of my family members. In the warm summer of 2015, I received a chilling call from my mother that explained how my cousin had been viciously attacked and stabbed by a woman she had known. This heartbreaking experience has impacted my […]
Aristotle defines tragedy as a composition of many attributes. For instance, tragedy must be made through action rather than narrative, meaning the series of events rather than the story itself must be in a sense tragic; pitiful and made of fear, in order for it to be a tragedy. A string of events that all […]
Romeo and Juliet is one of the plays that has been extensively watched and reenacted across the world. Perhaps it is one of the most adored plays fall time, and much of the attention that the play has received is linked to the impact that it has had on the lives of many audiences. It […]
Shakespeare is effortlessly one of the finest British writers of all time. Many of his works are focused on life, love, death, revenge, mystery, and tragedy, and after almost four-hundred years since his death, they are still celebrated all around the world. Specially Romeo and Juliet, which between tragedy and comedy, the transition is often […]
Intelligent philosophers create timeless philosophies that ring true to every generation. Aristotle created criteria to define specific characters in a tragedy. His definition of a tragic hero applies to the main character Hamlet in the tragedy Hamlet, by William Shakespeare. Hamlet fits Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero because he has a fatal flaw and […]
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, is a play written by the English writer William Shakespeare who was known for writing plays that specifically demonstrates the complete range of human emotions and conflict. The tragedy of Hamlet explores the themes of vengeance and human emotion, making it one of the most famous tragedies written […]
The Tragedy of Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare explores the life of Macbeth, a loyal Thane to King Duncan. Three witches inform Macbeth of a prophecy that will allow him to become king, unfortunately, ambition and greed take control of Macbeth. With his wife’s encouragement, he kills King Duncan and takes the throne. Afterward, Macbeth’s […]
Having decoded the Sphinx’s riddle and rescued the city of Thebes from destruction, Oedipus is named their king. Although a plague is devastating Thebe’s people, and many bird entrails and oracles strongly propose it is due to the murderer of the last king, Laius, still living in the kingdom and is unpunished. In order to […]
For believers in fate, it is common to use phrases such as, “everything happens for a reason”. However, this type of thinking is usually an attempt to exempt oneself from taking complete responsibility for particular actions or decisions. In William Shakespeare’s Hamlet as well as Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, the classic dispute of fate vs. free […]
Sophocles’ Oedipus Tyrannus resembles a riddle. Scholars and readers have debated the guilt or innocence of Oedipus for decades. On one hand, some scholars argue that Oedipus is an innocent victim of circumstances. On the other hand, other scholars argue that Oedipus is culpable and had an inability to control his anger. After a consideration […]
Romeo and Juliet was written in 1594, years after the tragic plays were performed in Greece in the late 6th century. A lot of the earliest tragedies came from Greece, their plays were based on Greek mythology and only had one actor with a speaking part. Tragedies are horrible events that cause a lot of […]
Antigone is a tragic play written by Sophocles in 442 BCE. Antigone was based off when the Theban Civil War had ended. Two brothers, Polynices and Eteocles, both died in the Theban war while fighting against each other to be the holder of the throne of Thebes. Instead of them ruling the throne, a man […]
Out of all the characters in the tale Antigone, I saw Creon as the perfect example of a Tragic Figure. While the play itself is titled Antigone, the tragic hero in this story is no other than Creon. Creon the anti-hero in the story, faces many conflicts internally and externally as well as changes in […]
There have been many great writers throughout time, but none can compare to the wise-minded and classical writer, William Shakespeare. He is highly regarded to be one of the greatest poets in history. No other writers works have been reprinted as many times as his. His plays have been made into movies, reenactments, and even […]
There are several ways to define a tragic hero. Aristotle breached upon several of these characteristics during his philosophical years. Several definitions were provided at the top of this question, many of which can be attributed to both Othello and Macbeth : Shakespearean plays. These characters were both prime examples of tragic heroes, which differs […]
