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…. Two weeks later comes the shocking and disturbing climax. It is here that the reader is definitely introduced to the metaphysical philosophy behind 1984. Orwell brings terror into the story when he shows us what is really behind Big Brother; Oceania’s…

…." (Act III, Scene 4, line 301) "Now will not I deliver his letter...this letter will breed no terror in the youth...but, sir, I will deliver his challenge by word of mouth." (Act III, Scene 4, line 192) These quotes show us that Sir Toby…

…a frightening voice that keeps you awake and ready for anything. Although she is my great grandmother, she is one of the most terrifying person I have ever known. With her old lady like image to gaze at, you get a sense of terror going up your spine…

…Frankenstein with his creation. If Frankenstein does create a mate for the monster there is a chance that the monster will not keep his promise and still terrorize everyone because the monster is pure evil and can not be trusted. Another factor that has…

…something untouchable, they might have been able to duel for it, whereas in modern times, “hi-tech” espionage and terrorism fulfills the same desire. In Dante’s Florence, if one desired revenge, a face-to-face confrontation would occur, but, due to the advanced…

…Tales There are some similarities between Machiavelli's, "Qualities of the Prince," and Arendt's, "Ideology and Terror." Hannah Arendt's piece deals with governmental leadership using totalitarianism as its backbone. Machiavelli's piece deals with how…

…will almost certainly lead to the death of one of her loved ones; ultimately, her actions prove to be fatal for her children. Medea plans to settle her quarrels by murdering her children; the children scream in terror: “Help, help, for the gods’ sake! She…

…to make a mockery out of him, even though he was carrying out a flawless murder. He bragged about his preparation, and knew that the old man suspected nothing of his plan of terror and mayhem. The narrator believes that since he is able to recollect and present…

…frowned on Russia’s actions in Chechnya in the past, but now the United States government may have to agree with Russia and see their actions as part of a worldwide war on terrorism (Vogel, 2001: A30; The Washington Post, 10/4/01). Russia claims…

…is not their own. When Oedipus hears he is to kill his father and marry his mother, he leaves his parents and searches for a new residence. Except he meets up with a man on the road and kills him. He then finds a castle that is being terrorized by a sphinx and answers…