Essays Tagged: "honourable"

Cassio, Roderigo, Barbantio and their functions

cussing the rolesof Cassio, Roderigo and Brabantio, and their functions.First, Cassio. Cassio is an honourable lieutenant and a soldier, who isvery loyal and caring towards his commanding officer, Oth ...

(3 pages) 55 0 4.4 Nov/1995

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

What is Iago? -- as distinct from what he pretends to be -- and what are his motives?

ly lead to the breakdown of Othello, a noble venetian moor, well-known by the people of Venice as a honourable soldier and a worthy leader. Othello's breakdown results in the muder of his wife Desdemo ... As the play shifts from Venice to Cyprus there is an interesting contrast. Venice, a respectful and honourable town is overshadowed by the war torn villages of Cyprus. It could be said that Venice rep ...

(6 pages) 149 0 3.1 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Henry IV: Appearance vs. Reality

after killing King Richard II. Henry believes that by gaining the throne of England he has done an honourable deed, yet he admits that the fighting and bloodshed could continue, A. . . ill sheathed k ... , A. . . ill sheathed knife . . . @ (I.1.17). He, also, admits that his own son, Prince Hal, is not honourable enough to occupy the throne, Asee riot and dishonour stain the brow of my young Harry' (I ...

(5 pages) 45 0 5.0 Nov/1995

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Discuss Macbeth as a tragic hero - his strengths, his weaknesses, his tragic flaw and the effect of outside influences on his nature.

evident from the first act. Like other of Shakespearean plays, the tragic hero, Macbeth, is noble, honourable and highly respected by the general public at the start of the play. Unfortunately Macbet ...

(3 pages) 169 1 4.3 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Macbeth

Laertes' Role in Hamlet

more than one would initially believe, due to his extensive inner conflict. He is good, loyal, and honourable, seeming to possess the greatest virtue of all the characters, yet he still is doomed to ...

(5 pages) 95 0 4.5 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Hamlet

This essay is about how blood imagery relates to the mental degeneration of the Macbeths'.

iorate as more and more blood is shown. The blood shed in the beginning of the book was shown as an honourable act for the loyal soldier, Macbeth. Although, as time progresses, more blood is spilled; ... upon as an awful act; in this case it does not show Macbeth's ruthlessness, but actually shows how honourable and loyal Macbeth is to his king, Duncan. These bodies represent the greatness of Macbeth ...

(3 pages) 43 1 3.3 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Macbeth

This is an essay on the issue of honesty while being a part of moral decisions

An Essay on the Issue of HonestyHonesty: The quality of honourable and upright in character and actions.Truth: The quality or property of being in accord wi ...

(1 pages) 131 0 4.5 Jan/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith

Antogone written by Sophecles Ismene argues that it is hopeless to embark on a hopeless task. Antigone is furious.

her go against Creon's orders and bury their brother. And if she is killed for it, she will die an honourable death. She'll be happy to lie beside her brother whom she loves. Antigone belives they ha ...

(2 pages) 42 0 4.6 Feb/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Julius Caesar- Brutus & Cassius: Who Is the better leader?

Cassius, his mistakes are made from poor decision making. Brutus himself knows that he is often too honourable and not as realistic as he should be. ?I am not gamesome; I do lack some part / Of that q ... Brutus him, he would not of joined the conspiracy. ?Well, Brutus, thou art noble; yet I see, / Thy honourable mettle may be wrought / ?If I were Brutus now, and he were Cassius, / he should not humou ...

(9 pages) 83 0 3.5 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Hamlet and Laertes as revengers!

let and Polonius are the most important. Since both of these men were fathers, it was customary and honourable during the Elizabethan times for their sons to avenge their deaths. Hamlet, son of the la ...

(5 pages) 61 0 3.0 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Hamlet

Oedipus Rex by Sophocles.

flaw, a fall from grace, a moment of remorse, and catharsis.Oedipus, like all tragic heroes, is an honourable King whose is looked up to by subjects and people alike. However, he has a tragic flaw wh ...

(5 pages) 164 2 5.0 Jul/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors

Directors notes on Lady Macbeth.

er and Macbeth taking the throne. She is scared that Macbeth won't kill the King because she is too honourable."It is too full o'th milk of human kindness."C) When Macbeth arrived Lady Macbeth embrace ...

(3 pages) 17 0 3.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Macbeth

In sociological research, do the ends justify the means ?

l principles adj. 'ethical' - relating to morals esp. as concerning human conduct; morally correct; honourable.As far as the ethics of sociological research are concerned the British Sociological Asso ...

(4 pages) 137 0 0.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Kim Cambell: A Dark Era in Canadian Politics - deals with the failures of Kim Cambell's government and her scandalous campaigning tactics.

ed so little to the country, nor were any so undeserving of the credit given to him or her, as the ?Honourable? Kim Campbell.When Kim Campbell came to power in 1993, she made women all over the countr ...

(3 pages) 20 0 3.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government

This is a detailed analysis on one of Wilfred Owens' most famous poems Dulce Et Decorum Est

The title "Dulce Et Decorum Est", translates to "It is sweet and honourable". The title itself is ironic as it is referring to the horrors of war.Wilfred Owen was on ... ovide a vivid picture of the realities ofwarfare. The poet criticizes the concept that it is sweet, honourable and patriotic to fight and die for one's country. He portrays this criticism, throughout ... m Est, pro patria mori" is a famous quote by Latin poet Horace. This translates in "It is sweet and honourable to die for one's country." Owen contradicts this quote using this poem through the use of ...

(6 pages) 134 0 4.7 Feb/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Essay on the trajic hero from julius cesaer

and lived in fantasy world in which he made all his decisions simply by expecting that all were as honourable as himself.Brutus' idealism was displayed when he was reviewing his decision to kill Caes ... e. Conspirators realized that they required Brutus in their plot, because a man with such noble and honourable characteristics would create greater respect from the crowds for their actions. Cassius s ...

(8 pages) 33 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

King Henry IV Part 1 Passage Analysis - Act 5 Scene 1, lines 115-138.

ge in the play Hal has 'reformed', moved away from his former mentor Falstaff and become a good and honourable prince.Hal's remark to his father indicates a now strong, independent mind, predicting th ... et of solid moral values: knowing that their 'cause is just' helps him to reconcile with his highly honourable conscience that there is indeed cause for war. Still maintained is the conflict between t ...

(4 pages) 46 1 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Othello: Roles of Cassio, Roderigo, and Brabantio, and their functions

ery important characters, Cassio, Roderigo and Brabantio, and their roles in the story.Cassio is an honourable lieutenant and a soldier, who isvery loyal and caring towards his commanding officer, Oth ...

(3 pages) 48 2 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Discuss and outline the history of the Eureka Stokade its impacts as well as the influence of its implementation

all of them, but all of them great in political results, all of them epoch-making . . . It adds an honourable page to history; the people know it and are proud of it. They keep green the memory of th ...

(3 pages) 25 0 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > Australian History

Points shown about human nature in the play Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare

. "I love the name of honour more than I fear death." - Act 1 Scene 2. This shows that Brutus is an honourable and patriotic man, who would willingly sacrifice his life if it benefits Rome. In this ca ...

(2 pages) 27 0 4.3 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare