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… in whatever hands it is placed. (Sir William Jones, 1835) The theme of power is addressed in different ways in each of the two plays. The title of Shakespeare's play, 'Measure for measure' is an indication for the audience of the possible themes…

… message. This is the case in the novel 1984. There is a negative utopia (dystopia) that occurs. The novel is structured in three parts according to Winston's thoughts and actions toward the Party. Through the structure of the novel 1984, the…

… largely responsible for his difficulties. The three main traits that are responsible for his difficulties are Hamlet's tendency to think to much, his impulsiveness, and his stubbornness. Although two of these traits do contradict each other, Hamlet…

… more important than any material item. Della and Jim, the two main characters, demonstrated the theme. This theme also occurs in the 'real world.'         The theme in this short story has a deep meaning. One way to interpret the theme is…

… Pride and Prejudice is a story about a mother trying to marry off her five daughters. The Bennet's are not rich and have no inheritance. Only the wealthiest men will do. The story focuses on the two eldest daughters, Jane and Elizabeth. It starts out…

… dream to play Hamlet, and Hamlet quotes have become household words which crop up in the most diverse contexts. Both critics and psychia trists have felt tempted to probe into the depths of this enigmatic Shakespeare character. For Hamlet is a…

… of the play is Shylock. Shylock is a wealthy Jewish moneylender. Shylock is probably the most memorable character in the play because of Shakespeare's excellent characterization of him. Shylock is the antagonist in the play because he stands in …

… defined by what the leaders tell the commoners it is, and the idea of individuality and free thought are abolished in order to preserve that reality. 1984 demonstrated the concept of a perceived reality versus a true reality, and Animal Farm revealed…

… "friends react on one another" and through loyalty to a friend one can be led into wrong-doing. This is unquestionably true. Moreover, if one is to love God, or to love humanity as a whole, one cannot give one's preference to any individual person.…

… British author Aldous Huxley said, "Experience is not what happens to a man. It is what a man does with what happens to him." His reactions to these clashes not only shape him, but also give him more knowledge. In books, characters are constantly…