... to have her as his own. Iago says about Roderigo, "Thus do I ever make my fool my purse." [Act I, Scene III, Line 355] By playing on his hopes, Iago is able to swindle money and jewels from Roderigo, making himself a substantial profit, while using Roderigo to forward his other goals. He also thinks quick on his feet and is able to improvise whenever something unexpected occurs. When Cassio takes hold of Desdemona's hand before the arrival of the Moor Othello, Iago says, "With as little a web as this will I ensnare as great a fly as Cassio." [Act II, Scene I, Line 163] His cunning and craftiness make him a ...

... for his actions, is shown in his short stories, "the Battler" and "The Killers". In "The Battler", Nick Adams gets beaten down into a deformed lonely man because he chouses to fight and continue to fight. This quote from "The Battler" shows that Nick is in bad shape. "(Nick) was dead looking in the firelight" (Hemingway 131). In the short story, "The Killers" this code again is portrayed. Ole Anderson, a character in "The Killers", did something wrong earlier in his life and he will now pay for it with his life because there are killers out to get him. As this quote shows Ole Anderson knows he will now di ...

... of modern witchcraft. Witches do their ceremonies in the nude because of their religion, nudity being the most natural state of humanity and their religion being that of worshipping the earth. The violence, on the other hand, was very graphic. The obvious rape shown in the destruction of Macduff's house was more than necessary to show what was happening in the play. Even the culminating scene of Macbeth' s death was very violent, however, it would be quite historically accurate. The next point is that of the setting. It is seen in the setting that this is a dark movie. The sets are dark and brooding to show ...

... unmarried women could, secretly, give birth to their babies- for a great price though! In the 1930's and 1940's, a woman was considered a disgrace to the town and, more importantly, her family if she was pregnant and not married. To some women the Ideal Maternity Home was a saviour- a place where they could give birth and then have the baby put up for adoption, hassel-free. However, the price for board and the birth cost a fortune. The service fee was $300 (a years wage). Despite the price, many women turned to the Home when in need. The women who entered the home signed a contract drafted by the Youngs' ...

... by, And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost The Road I Should Have Taken Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” has long been hailed as a testimony to individuality and an inspiration to take chances. Instead of conforming to society’s rituals, the speaker chose to be different—to take the road “less traveled by.” However, many readers and critics alike have neglected to consider the perils of choosing a path that is seldom tread upon. The consequences of selecting a road that is noticeable more unkempt and perhaps even hazardous co ...

... suffers from Willy’s frustrations. Even so, she manages to be the loving woman who attempts to keep her family happy However, by covering up failures and protecting pride, Linda ironically ends up being the cause of Willy’s destruction. Throughout the play, Linda suffers a great deal of stress from Willy’s feelings of disappointment. Willy’s impractical dreams have turned into a lifetime of frustrations. Disappointed and worried, Willy sometimes treats Linda cruelly or insensitively, but she understands the pain and fear behind his behavior, and forgives him in those moments. Willy i ...

... me er not, jest as yeh like. I don’t care a hang."(2). The distinguishing use of speech captures the realistic aspect of a conversation between characters. Another distinctive trait of realism is the disinterest that nature plays in the affairs of the soldiers of war. For example, after escaping the battle, Henry Fleming seeks refuge in the woods. He notices that the woods seal out the sound of battle and ignores the human conflict taking place: "It seemed now that nature had no ears"(34). Lastly, the positive outlook is the third characteristic of realism. Henry is overwhelmed with fear and abandons ...

... been� Eveline’s mother was not respected because she was female, not because she was married and had children. Eveline hopes to ver away from the female status in society, and earn respect but her weaknesses hold her back. “As she mused the pitiful vision of her mothers life layed its spells on the very quick her being-that life of common places sacrifices closing in final craziness.� Eveline sees that having respect in hopeless, because she sees her mother within her self. Eveline wants to be like her mother, even though its going to hold her back, from happiness and respect. With all the aspects Evelin ...

... by saying "Zeus must have such a place" when referring to menelaos' house. He does this to let him know that he will be a good guest and that he is a proper gentleman. Menelaos shows that he to can be a good host and gives Telemachos food and shelter even when there is a wedding going on. He says "go and take out their horses, and bring the men in to share our feast". This shows that menelaos must be a good guest especially to give them shelter during a wedding. Menelaos also does not pressure Telemachos into answering any questions before he eats and enjoys the festivities; nor does he give any indication that he w ...

... of his father, and the adultery and incest committed by his mother he retains a very bitter and pessimistic view of the world. "That the Everlasting had not fixed His cannon ‘gainst self-slaughter … how weary, stale, flat, and unprofitable seem to me all the uses of this world." (14 Act 1 Scene 2 Line 131). It is through his soliloquy’s that the audience learns the depths of Hamlet’s depression. Hamlet not only regards the world with pessimism, but he also has suicidal feelings. The main reason at this point for his anger and frustration, is his mother’s abrupt marriage to Claudius. The actions ...