Essays Tagged: "likeable"

Macbeth

controversies of nature for the reader is that in spite of Macbeth's evil deeds, we still find him likeable. We see him in the same way that the King does when he welcomes him by saying, 'O valiant c ... ck and his misgivings make him seem to be a better person. Another thing that makes Macbeth likeable to the reader is the contrast with his ...

(4 pages) 42 0 4.5 Mar/1986

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

Lord Of the rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring

h and well-known family of a race of people called Hobbits in Middle Earth. He is very friendly and likeable. The antagonist in the story would probably be the 'dark lord' Sauron. He is the evil maste ...

(2 pages) 83 0 3.6 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

The Roman emperor Publius Aelius Hadrianus.

er adopted by his uncle Trajan. Texts describe him as a tall, elegant man who was very handsome and likeable as well as possessing natural qualities of charm and grace. Trajan's wife Pompeia Plotina r ...

(3 pages) 36 0 3.0 May/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History > Roman History

Major Character Analysis. Difference between movie and book.

Victor Frankenstein:In the movie, it is evident Victor was a kind man, he generally was likeable. He was a good child, and he treated everyone fairly. Until his mother dies. Depressed and ...

(4 pages) 49 0 4.4 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The American Dream in Death of a Salesman

nd a better life. The protagonist, Willy thinks that to achieve the American Dream, one needs to be likeable and have a good personality. In reality, the keys to success in America are hard work and d ...

(1 pages) 77 0 3.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

War and peace, leo tolstoy

s are introduced at a society hostess's party, among them Pierre Bezukhov, the socially awkward but likeable illegitimate son of a rich count, and Andrew Bolkonski, the intelligent and ambitious son o ...

(4 pages) 27 0 1.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

How Effectively does Orwell Introduce the reader to the New Society of 1984, in Chapter One of Novel? George Orwell 1984

er is a middle aged, dominant and virile man ( large moustache), yet his handsome features make him likeable and friendly. It shows that the party that is at the head of Oceania is very intelligent at ...

(3 pages) 14 0 3.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors

Study Guide for "Billy Budd" by Herman Melville

pposite of their literal meaning". In the beginning of the story Billy is described as an innocent, likeable, and sweet man. Towards the end of the story he is described as a murderer. This is ironic ...

(4 pages) 28 0 0.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Review on "About a Boy"

seemingly wrote the Will Freeman Character with Hugh Grant in mind. The characters in this film are likeable, the plot is straightforward and there is a fairly consistent sense of humour.Hugh Grant pl ... , we really know which boy this film is about. About a Boy is not a daring film but it is immensely likeable. It is a clever feel-good movie that tries to touch on serious topics without being overly ...

(2 pages) 30 0 3.0 Jun/2006

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Nick- likeable?

Being liked is easy when gliding through life. Nick Carraway is deemed likeable, because he never reveals anything as to why one should not like him. Nick Carraway, throug ... ever reveals anything as to why one should not like him. Nick Carraway, through his passiveness, is likeable, but for all the wrong reasons.A person's character is the number one factor in how much th ... moderation, however in Nick's case, they diminish his character. Because of these, he has become a likeable person, but in a way that is not desired. Nick Carraway is a do

(2 pages) 2544 0 0.0 Dec/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Not The Average Woman: A Character Analysis

o the more extraverted one is the more outgoing they appear to be. Agreeableness has to do with how likeable a person is such as how friendly they are. Conscientiousness is a tricky term to define but ...

(6 pages) 27 0 4.0 Dec/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

Film + Book Comparison: "Holes" and "Big Fish"

ovel "Holes" and Burton’s equally esoteric feature film "Big Fish" (2003) develop interesting, likeable family characters. Although Stanley Yelnats and Edward Bloom are very different creations, ...

(2 pages) 25 2 4.5 Mar/2007

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

" A Nickels Worth Of Skim Milk"

l book with about 150 pages, it fit snuggly between the towering novels of Harry S. Truman, and the likeable Teddy Roosevelt. What struck my attention was the sketched picture of a barefooted boy hold ...

(2 pages) 1061 0 0.0 Apr/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

ASSIMILATION

ed wrong for someone, can be argued by another. Understanding that I still could find redeeming and likeable qualities in these people, I really made an effort to fit in without sacrificing my views.A ...

(3 pages) 34 0 0.0 Apr/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Maestro Character Analysis - Paul Crabbe

or us. Paul is an engaging character and describes his passage from childhood to adolescence. He is likeable although he does have his downfalls. He is excruciatingly insensitive as he persues Keller' ...

(3 pages) 12 0 0.0 Jul/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

To Kill A Mockingbird

The theme I choose to discuss from the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, is that most people are likeable once you get to know them, the first example I wish to discuss is the Boo Radley case, I wi ... hat room" (pg.193). My theme that I've chosen to represent this topic because most people are likeable, once you get to know them because not many people like Tom any more because they would thi ...

(5 pages) 3 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

Great Gatsby

t I saw in Jim. Both Fitzgerald and Cather use these characters as objective narrators, by creating likeable young men. Both men seem just a little out of place in their surroundings but still are dra ...

(3 pages) 1068 0 0.0 Sep/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Connections Between “Ligeia” And Fight Club

pitt found great things in the woman that lived with him. But Edward Norton's character saw nothing likeable about her. Just like the narrator in Ligeia found nothing in his second wife. These women a ...

(1 pages) 1121 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Personality Reflection

unction, study the audience, and maybe stay withdrawn if I do not feel at ease at the social event. Likeable is another trait that defines my personality. I am the type of person that is easy going an ...

(3 pages) 156 0 3.5 Oct/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Psychological Theories & Authors