Essays Tagged: "Betrayal"

The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet LetterAdultery, betrayal, promiscuity, subterfuge, and intrigue, all of whichwould make an excellent coming attracti ...

(2 pages) 45 0 4.5 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne

great expectations

ommit against ourselves and others, is to shun human companionship as Miss Haversham did. After her betrayal in love she hardened her heart towards her fellow man. By hardening her heart and suppressi ...

(4 pages) 100 0 5.0 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

Romeo and Juliet

e. Three aspects of their destruction included the feud between the two families, the nurse and her betrayal of Juliet and the most important aspect of all is fate. The feud between the two fam ... is. 'I think it best you married with the county'. (Romeo & Juliet, pg.101, III, v, l.219) This betrayal by the Nurse left Juliet alone. She was a wise young woman but it still would have been ben ...

(3 pages) 51 0 3.4 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Romeo & Juliet

HAMLET

ut by his uncle. Thisdeep hate for his uncle along with his inability to forgive his mother,and the betrayal of his friends later brings him to his owndestruction. Hamlets hate for his uncle is brough ... nt through caused by the passionate hate for his uncle, hisinability to forgive his mother, and the betrayal of his friends, led tothe physical destruction of himself as well as everyone he loved, Ift ...

(2 pages) 53 0 3.4 Jan/1996

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

Deception in King Lear

The Deception in King LearWilliam Shakespeare's play King Lear is a play full of deceit, betrayal and meaningless promises. This becomes evident in the first few lines. We first learn of th ... ssor S. FoxThe Deception in King LearWilliam Shakespeare's play King Lear is a play full of deceit, betrayal and meaningless promises. This becomes evident in the first few lines. We first learn of th ... ssor S. FoxThe Deception in King LearWilliam Shakespeare's play King Lear is a play full of deceit, betrayal and meaningless promises. This becomes evident in the first few lines. We first learn of th ...

(20 pages) 181 1 3.5 Mar/1997

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

Women's role in Macbeth

Macbeth EssayThe Woman's Role In MacbethWilliam Shakespeare's, Macbeth, is a play full of betrayal and deception. It is a story about Macbeth's desires to achieve greatness and become king. ...

(2 pages) 66 1 5.0 Oct/1996

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

The Women Behind King Arthur

Christianity and the religion of Avalon is a central part of the story, and Arthur's loyalty to and betrayal of Avalon another part.In this novel, the legend of King Arthur is for the first time told ...

(7 pages) 82 0 4.3 Nov/1995

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

A review of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn

ctions of Pap toward Huck, the dishonesty of the King and the Duke toward the Wilkes girls, and the betrayal of Jim for money by the King and the Duke.Twain uses the inhumane actions of Pap toward Huc ... girls have done nothing to deserve it.Twain also develops the major theme of the novel through the betrayal of Jim for money by the King and the Duke. '... and nobody came out of the wigwam. Jim was ...

(2 pages) 52 0 4.0 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Mark Twain

Caesar

which to have been played in the most melodramatic and theatrical manner. It is Caesar whose life, betrayal , and death which have been immortalized in history and in literature. Caesar who is the fo ...

(3 pages) 61 0 4.0 Jan/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Sylvia Plath

fact that her father could have prevented his death left Sylvia Plath with a feeling of deliberate betrayal. Instead of reaching out to other people for comfort, she isolated herself with writing as ...

(4 pages) 177 0 4.0 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry

What were the changes in John Proctor's character throughout the play "The Crucible"? ( Arthur Miller)

ad an affair, struggling toprove to his wife that he should be trusted again. The dishonesty of the betrayal of Elizabeth and hismarriage to her changed, though, by the end of the play. This transitio ...

(8 pages) 116 1 4.7 Dec/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

'A portrait of an Artist as a Young Man' written by Joyce

amily. The cause of the misfortune and humiliation Stephen feels is traced back to the failure and betrayal of his father, Simon Dedalus, which is the symbolic failure of Ireland and its leaders to u ... embarrassed by their 'change of fortune'. This bitterness is built up as Stephen feels a sense of betrayal by his father as he pokes fun at Stephen's pandying which 'he and Father Dolan had a great ...

(8 pages) 123 0 4.5 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

A Seperate Peace. The question asks how Gene's paranoia and jelousy ultimately brought about his betrayal of Finny. Includes direct quotations from the novel.

y jeopardize Finny's well being. Gene's paranoia and jealousy are what ultimately brought about his betrayal of Finny.Gene's paranoia and jealousy were controlling him when he jounced the limb Finny s ... jealousy were controlling him when he jounced the limb Finny stood on. Gene delved into a world of betrayal as he seriously impaired his best friend. Finny wanted to do "A jump. A double jump," in or ...

(2 pages) 49 0 3.3 Aug/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Romeo and Juliet.

e. Three aspects of their destruction included the feud between the two families, the nurse and her betrayal of Juliet and the most important aspect of all is fate.The feud between the two families wa ... t if she married Paris. "I think it best you married with the county". (pg.101, III, v, l.219) This betrayal by the Nurse left Juliet alone. She was a wise young woman but it still would have been ben ...

(3 pages) 52 0 4.6 Aug/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Romeo & Juliet

Napoleon Bonaparte

ausing chaos, bloodshed, and destruction throughout Europe.Napoleon can be found guilty for the betrayal of the ideals of the French Revolution. In the coup d'etat of November 9-10, 1799, Napoleon ... make himself the new emperor of France, thus the ideals of the French Revolution were betrayed. The betrayal came as he basically returned to the old monarchy system, which was protested in the Revolu ...

(4 pages) 99 1 3.6 Nov/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

e. Three aspects of their destruction included the feud between the two families, the nurse and her betrayal of Juliet and the most important aspect of all is fate.The feud between the two families wa ... is. "I think it best you married with the county". (Romeo & Juliet, pg.101, III, v, l.219) This betrayal by the Nurse left Juliet alone. She was a wise young woman but it still would have been ben ...

(3 pages) 45 0 4.7 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Romeo & Juliet

Comparison of themes in "McBeth" by William Shakespeare and "The Last Safe Place on Earth" by Richard Peck

both excellent pieces of literature. Macbeth is a typical Shakespearian tragedy steeped with death, betrayal, heroes, and villains. In comparing these two novels, three distinct aspects are discovered ...

(3 pages) 38 0 4.7 Dec/2002

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

Literary Analysis of Romeo and Juliet

main characters and young lovers, Romeo and Juliet. These characters, through acts of selfishness, betrayal and authority over the young lovers led to their desperate actions and ultimate death.Lady ... e more like a mother to her, and now the only one she trusted is betraying her. As a result of this betrayal and feelings of total hopelessness, Juliet's thoughts of suicide became prevalent and she t ...

(4 pages) 75 0 3.8 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Romeo & Juliet

Soul, Body, and Augustine's and Machiavelli's Views on Human Nature

c views toward human nature, looking at human self-love and self-interested, full of evil, cruelty, betrayal, violence and war. Yet the two views are different fundamentally. Augustine thinks that men ... to protect the peace, which is an uncertain good, they are likely to take defense against potential betrayal when people even "do not know the hearts of those with whom we wish to maintain peace" (p.9 ...

(10 pages) 224 1 5.0 Feb/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Comparative Philosophy & Ethics

A War Devised Theatre Assessment: A thin line between love and hate

mmunity. It involved a local woman falling in love with the enemy, a German spy. It illustrated the betrayal between friends, emotions and how current affairs can induce decisions. This was influenced ...

(3 pages) 49 0 4.7 Feb/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Performing Arts