Essays Tagged: "cunning"

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

within Othello is by no means magical or mythical yet is represented by the character Iago. Iago is cunning, untrustworthy, selfish, and plotting. He uses these traits to his advantage by slowly plann ...

(6 pages) 149 0 3.1 Nov/1996

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

Foreshadowing in Shakesphere

wing and why I think this way."'T is beauty truly blent, whose red and white Nature's own sweet and cunning hand laid on: Lady, you are the cruell'st she alive. If you will lead these graces to the gr ...

(1 pages) 39 0 4.0 Mar/2002

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

Beowulf

reign in England. It speaks of a mighty hero, Beowulf, who through his great courage, strength, and cunning is able to defeat evil and vicious monsters and save his people. Beowulf shows great power a ...

(3 pages) 92 0 2.1 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

Characters in "Parkland" by Victor Kelleher

tubborn, like boxer, but unlike boxer is prepared to be discreet to get what she wants. She is also cunning and quick minded and has a great dislike towards authority due to having 'wild blood' includ ...

(3 pages) 26 0 3.7 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Twain's Huck Finn's Use of the Tall Tale

far-fetched even for the nineteenth-century, provide much humor to the novel anddemonstrate Huck's cunning. Huck's adept use of the tall tale becomes a survival tool onthis adventure.In the novel, Hu ...

(1 pages) 37 0 3.7 Mar/1997

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

Mockery and Superiority in Canzone: Supported by Areopagitica Examines John Milton's use of mockery and superiority in the poem Canzone; supported by Areopagitica.

at the same time as well as prove his high intellect. Milton's often-circular logic exemplifies his cunning as well as his superciliousness.He first charms his subject (which also happens to be his re ...

(4 pages) 35 0 3.0 Jun/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

Explain the role(s) of aristocratic women in Roman history.

aracter of Livia in The Annals when he wrote that she was a "complaisant wife well matched with the cunning of her husband and the hypocrisy of her son". Inscriptions such as "to Livia Augusta, the Go ...

(3 pages) 61 1 4.5 Dec/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History > Roman History

"Poetic Justice."

solely based in the mind.Abstract reasoning that lyes outside of the box,Such as the ability to be cunning like a fox.Resorting to violence is an easy escape,But it is not the path of which a Socrate ...

(2 pages) 44 0 4.6 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Poems & Short Stories

Essay describing the use of religious aspects in the book "East of Eden" by John Steinebck; uses "timshel" and the story of Cain and Abel; shows different aspects of the characters using these stories

s missed the human drama," E.M. Cioran. Human character can be described as sensitive, charismatic, cunning, evil, and even animalistic. There are many instances in Steinbeck's East of Eden when the c ...

(4 pages) 41 0 3.0 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

"Injustices of the Justice System"

to help.Though wrongful convictions have been occurring for many years it still has slipped by the cunning senses of the public. The minds of the public lead them to believe that there are only a few ...

(4 pages) 134 0 4.1 Jan/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Issues > Death Penalty

Injustices of the Justice System. Why do wrongful convictions of the death penalty occur? This research paper describes many reasons for why wrongful convictions occur.

to help.Though wrongful convictions have been occurring for many years it still has slipped by the cunning senses of the public. The minds of the public lead them to believe that there are only a few ...

(4 pages) 140 0 3.8 Jan/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Issues > Death Penalty

A Response Paper to "A Dolls House" by Henrik Ibsen

ependency had to be a tough pill to swallow for strong willed women. I am sure that many clever and cunning women were able to manipulate the men in their lives, letting the man believe that they were ...

(2 pages) 188 2 2.6 Feb/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

The Odyssey: Paper that highlights Odysseus's characteristics, Penelope's characteristics, and the hardships they faced.

the ultimate goals in which they strive for.Odysseus has brain and brawn; he is sly yet strong, and cunning but also courageous. He demonstrates a true epic hero, a magnificent man conquering evils ar ...

(3 pages) 72 0 3.4 Feb/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

In William Shakespeare's, "Othello", the villain, Iago, achieved dominance over others to prevail by using the wrath of evil to dominate good.

illain, Iago, provoked the evil contained in Othello. Iago perfectly represents evil because of his cunning, untrustworthy, and selfish nature. These traits were beneficial because they gave him the m ...

(5 pages) 65 0 3.5 Mar/2003

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

Homer's "Odysse"y, and what it tells us about greek culture and women

tay true to her husband.Penelope's powers take form in her strength of character. Her intelligence, cunning and sharp wit enable her to outmaneuver the suitors in many instances. This builds up to the ... such an emotionally charged moment and can even test and manipulate her own husband, who is a great cunning hero, but is defenseless against his wife's power.The tremendous powers Odysseus's wife has ...

(5 pages) 55 0 3.8 Mar/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

Genghis Kahn's Great Conquest

ecame the means by which he led the Mongols. He ruled using fear to keep his empire intact. He used cunning and genius to lead on of the most powerful armies of all time.Genghis Kahn was actually just ...

(4 pages) 49 0 3.8 Apr/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

"Moll flanders" by Amber Romanowski.

from a poor economic status to a, later, mid-class caste in life. Moll Flanders used her meticulous cunning in order to survive in the 18th century. She started out with a tabula rasa, or clean slate, ...

(3 pages) 45 0 4.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The ideas of Machiavelli, Locke, Shakespeare, Montaigne, and Achebe.

ctionary is "suggesting the principles of conduct laid down by Machiavelli; specifically: marked by cunning, duplicity, or bad faith." Though that is a narrow and short-sighted description of what Mac ...

(6 pages) 85 0 3.4 May/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Political Theory

Leadership qualities of Odysseus throughout the book.

leader commands the respect of those being led, but also gives respect. He must be intelligent and cunning, and able to think logically with the intentions of keeping the well being of those under hi ...

(4 pages) 68 0 4.6 May/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

"The Crucible" - Character analysis on Abigail and how her character influences events in the story with quotes and excerpts to back up the information.

d fear. Abigail is able to prey on that fear, as well as every other humanly weakness, and with her cunning, she is able to bend others to do her will. With a combination of lies and threats, as well ...

(3 pages) 49 0 2.5 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature