… He is amusing on account of his social and physical characteristics being exactly the opposite of what he tries to be, namely, a knight-errant. However, beneath this comedy there is something deeper being portrayed. There is the story of a…

… for a positive cause. I believe Beowulf fits this definition for many reasons. First of all, Beowulf is always loyal to his country, and was never upset with anyone for a foolish reason. He also defeats many monsters that have caused great harm,…

… I read the epic poem The Odyssey, written by a blind Greek prophet, Homer and also viewed the movie. The three scenes read and viewed were “The Cyclops”, “The Witch Circe”, and “The Land of the Dead”. In both versions of the stories, they were very simil…

… is very important to the content of the play. The story is set out in two very definite acts. This is important to the audience and their understanding of the play. The events of Act 1 are mirrored in Act 2, although in a more serious manner. For instanc…

… novel highlighting the struggles of inner-city women. As they live and work, the reader is exposed to the hardships these women have faced over their stay on Brewster. Many characters are similar and connected in some ways, but none are so like…

… the “she-goats and the he-goats” (109) remain. The lake “cracked with laughter of madness” and the “ghosts stood and walked upon the shore”.(109) Who dares dream such gruesome images? Antonio Marez. He questions God, he communicates with the dead,…

… in anyway benefit society? That is exactly the point that Benson B. Roe and William J. Olson tackle in these selections. With Benson taking the pro side and William taking the con side. In both articles they argue over the effects that the legalization…

… regarded Australian novel that is gaining appreciation worldwide What does Winton tell us about the nature of families? Through his novel Cloudstreet, Tim Winton shares with his readers some of his thoughts about families. Through the two…

… of Yossarian. He is a bombardier in the Air Force during World War II. Catch-22 is the story of how Yossarian goes crazy, but can’t get out of the Air Force because of catch-22. Catch-22 says that the Air Force can’t ground anyone on the basis of…

… Shakespeare, sixteenth century poet, is present in almost all aspects of our society. He can be found in our textbooks, on television, and in our theaters. His plays portray our life and our culture. They are performed around the world in many…