Essays Tagged: "manipulative"

Deception in Shakespeare's MacBeth

things that are not true. The above quote, spoken by Lady Macbeth to her husband, shows exactly how manipulative and deceiving she can be. She is telling Macbeth to look and act pure, but to be evil i ...

(5 pages) 84 2 4.5 Apr/1996

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

Genetically Altered Food

ved, as well as the concern for ones health. To the knowledge of most, the United States canbe very manipulative or should I say persuading, so therefore it doesn't take much on their part toconvince ...

(2 pages) 74 0 4.8 Feb/1997

Subjects: Science Essays > Genetics & Genome Projects

Dance, Puppets, Dance. Character Analysis on the Wife of Bath in Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales "

-Dance, Puppets, Dance!In the Hollywood blockbuster Basic Instinct, Sharon Stone plays a devious,manipulative, sex-driven woman who gets whatever she wants through her ploys for control.Stone's por ...

(3 pages) 67 0 3.5 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > "Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucher

"The Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

alph Ellison, written in 1952, a young black man's struggle to find an identity in a harsh and very manipulative society is exemplified. The narrator's experience and struggles are often expressed thr ...

(9 pages) 121 0 3.0 Apr/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Describe the way in which Tom Stoppard appropriates themes, characters and ideas from Shakespeare's Hamlet in his modern play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.

nt representation of the events that occurred, and transforms Rosencrantz and Guildenstern from two manipulative characters into doomed, manipulated men.While Hamlet has a formal, traditional structur ... nd in order to gain the acceptance and favour of the King and Queen, and therefore are presented as manipulative characters, yet in comparison Stoppard interprets their seemingly manipulative and unsc ...

(3 pages) 156 0 3.3 May/2002

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

Arthur Miller's Creation of Linda Loman in "Death of a Salesman"

man", the author Arthur Miller transforms Linda Loman from a frightened but encouraging victim to a manipulative villain who is hindering Willy's American dream.When Linda first comes out in the play, ...

(2 pages) 99 1 3.0 Jun/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

The Great Gatsby. The question is what specific instances lead to or are linked to Gatsby's eventual death. Includes direct quotations from the novel.

and deceit, and the actions of those who were involved in the event of murdering Gatsby are no less manipulative. The treacherous actions of Daisy and Tom in driving the car that killed Myrtle Wilson ... . This eventually caused Mr. Wilson to shoot and kill Gatsby. Both Tom and Daisy were deceitful and manipulative people, and had been throughout the course of the book. The used others in order to att ...

(3 pages) 97 0 3.3 Aug/2002

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

This essay analyzes manipulation in verbal communication. It cites various studies done in the late 80's and 90's on the types of verbal deception.

nsus on the different types of verbal deception and how they affect apparent message competence and manipulative qualities. Analysis confirms that the Information Manipulation Theory is the best indic ... at types of messages are involved in manipulation and what types of are perceived as being the most manipulative. Manipulation in communication is defined as messages intended to mislead receivers. Wh ...

(9 pages) 148 0 4.0 Nov/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies

Othello

to lose confidence, and gain caution. In the tragic play Othello by William Shakespeare, Iago is a manipulative villain whose plan of manipulation and deception led to the ultimate demise of Othello. ...

(5 pages) 74 0 3.0 Nov/2002

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

Comparison essay on O'Connor's "A Good Man is Hard to Find" and Faulkner's "Barn Burning"

oned ideas and manners. She considers herself to be a good person, but she is also very selfish and manipulative. She makes up lies to get what she wants, such as when she tells the children about a s ... er, in "Barn Burning", also posses the same two character flaws as the Grandmother, selfishness and manipulativeness. He uses his authority as an adult and as a father to put guilt trips on Sarti. He ...

(3 pages) 146 0 4.6 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Points out that the reason for the eventual downfall for the characters in the play "Hamlet" are caused by character flaws such as: obsession, cleverness, manipulation and bitterness.

s, arguably, but ultimately lead to their eventual downfall. Whether it is being obsessive, clever, manipulative or bitter, the deaths of these two contrasting yet vastly similar characters are inevit ... the new King is introduced to the reader as a charming, powerful gentleman. Eventually his clever, manipulative murderous side is revealed through various encounters with characters throughout the pl ...

(3 pages) 64 0 3.9 Feb/2003

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

"William the Usurper"--William the Conqueror used immoral and manipulative tactics to lay claim to a throne that did not rightfully belong to him.

t it? That is exactly what happened in the year 1066 AD when William the Conqueror used immoral and manipulative tactics to lay claim to a throne that did not rightfully belong to him.The chain of eve ...

(4 pages) 45 0 4.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Power and Gender Roles.

aught by various means to be aggressive in their quest for power, women are taught to be subtle and manipulative, using such means as emotional blackmail, or sexual seduction to get what they want. Th ...

(1 pages) 83 0 3.0 Apr/2003

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

Lady Macbeth as an evil villain.

il Lady MacbethA villain is characterized as a fiendish or evil person. With her heart of stone and manipulative mind, Lady Macbeth is the true villain of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Lady Macbeth i ... working hard to influence Macbeth into committing regicide. Lady Macbeth is as determined as she is manipulative. She would do whatever it takes to satisfy her lust for evil. Lady Macbeth told Macbeth ...

(4 pages) 36 0 3.0 May/2003

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

The story of Hedda Gabler.

In the story of Hedda Gabler, Hedda is portrayed as a powerful, manipulative, over-powering character. Her need to dominate is easily seen through her odd relations ... the characters in this story, she easily controls the result of any important events, and through a manipulative manner, distorts the outcome to her strange desired effect. After Ejlert loses his scri ...

(2 pages) 79 0 4.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Stalin and the desire for 'Total Power'.

ious in the power struggle? Did he have already 'total powers' by 1933?This essay describes Stalins manipulative ability that he utilised to gain power in the USSR. It describes how he demoralised and ... will. Stalin managed to suppress the testament of Lenin by using political persuasion and mediocre manipulative threats, resulting in a limited number of people being consciously aware of Lenin's war ...

(11 pages) 169 0 3.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

"Animal Farm" by George Orwell.

d and victimized Russian citizens. Squealer is a sly, crafty pig who is not only intelligent, but a manipulative speaker as well. His cunning is key to the deception of the other animals. In chapter t ...

(5 pages) 95 3 4.6 Jul/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > World Literature

Lady macbeth as a tragic character.

dering him as he wasasleep with the significant influence of Lady Macbeth. His wife's greed that hasmanipulative him and continuous to kill in order to protect himself. Lady Macbeth, whois even more d ...

(2 pages) 21 0 1.0 Jul/2003

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

Othello:Character Analysis of Iago.

focus of the play since Iago, Othello's ancient, betrays his those who are closest to him. Iago is manipulative, hypocritical and deceptive while spinning his elaborate web of lies.To begin with, Iag ... pocritical and deceptive while spinning his elaborate web of lies.To begin with, Iago is incredibly manipulative. He seems to be aware of how those around him will act and react to certain events. Iag ...

(4 pages) 91 0 3.0 Oct/2003

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

First impressions of Iago and Othello.

his hatred and jealousy towards Othello, "I hate the Moor".We also get the impression that Iago is manipulative. Firstly, he promises Rodriguo Desdemona in return for his aid, luring him into his gra ...

(1 pages) 28 1 3.5 Oct/2003

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