Tuesday, 25 August 2015

Grand Style of "Paradise Lost" Book-I

Grand Style of "Paradise Lost" Book-I Introduction "The name of Milton", says Raleigh, "is become the mark, not of a biography nor of a theme, but of a style - the most distinguished in our poetry." In all that he has written he has impressed his indomitable personality and irrepressible originality. John Milton is not only in every line of Paradise Lost but in every line of poetry that he...

Friday, 5 June 2015

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Renaissance elements in Doctor Faustus Renaissance ideals vs. Medieval morals Renaissance elements in Doctor Faustus Renaissance ideals vs. Medieval morals Faustus's inner turmoil gives way to the dominant meaning within the play: Medieval morals versus Renaissance ideals. Marlowe's characterization of Faustus leads one to the predominant idea of duality in society of his era in which...

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Why is Macbeth more Guilty? Macbeth is a very exciting story containing all kinds of plots and murders. The characters that are killing and are planning murders are all very deceiving and treacherous. Two of the most dangerous criminals in this play are Lady Macbeth, who is considered and said to be the forth witch of this play, and Macbeth, who is evilly ambitious for gaining power. Together...

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Macbeth as a tragic hero?? Macbeth was a true Shakespearean tragic hero. He had many noble qualities as well as several tragic flaws. He was a courageous, brave and good nobleman who was haunted by superstition, moral cowardice and an overwhelming ambition. The three points which contribute greatly to Macbeth’s degeneration are the prophecy which was told to him by the witches, Lady Macbeth...

Wednesday, 3 June 2015

summary and analysis of Oedipus Rex lines (1311–1684)

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Oedipus rex, summary and analysis lines (1008–1310)

 Oedipus rex, summary and analysis lines (1008–1310) And as for this marriage with your mother— have no fear. Many a man before you, in his dreams, has shared his mother’s bed. Take such things for shadows, nothing at all— Live, Oedipus, as if there’s no tomorrow! (See Important Quotations Explained) Summary A messenger enters, looking for Oedipus. He tells Jocasta that...

Tuesday, 2 June 2015

Oedipus Rex : Summary lines 707-1007

Oedipus the King, lines 707–1007 → Summary Oedipus’s wife, Jocasta, enters and convinces Oedipus that he should neither kill nor exile Creon, though the reluctant king remains convinced that Creon is guilty. Creon leaves, and the Chorus reassures Oedipus that it will always be loyal to him. Oedipus explains to Jocasta how Tiresias condemned him, and Jocasta responds that all prophets...

Oedipus Rex ,summary line 338 to 706

Oedipus Rex ,summary line 338 to 706 Summary A boy leads in the blind prophet Tiresias. Oedipus begs him to reveal who Laius’s murderer is, but Tiresias answers only that he knows the truth but wishes he did not. Puzzled at first, then angry, Oedipus insists that Tiresias tell Thebes what he knows. Provoked by the anger and insults of Oedipus, Tiresias...

Oedipus rex chapter wise summary and analysis

Oedipus Rex, lines 1–337 Summary Oedipus steps out of the royal palace of Thebes and is greeted by a procession of priests, who are in turn surrounded by the impoverished and sorrowful citizens of Thebes. The citizens carry branches wrapped in wool, which they offer...

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