Knave of Hearts

Kaylee Frederick Woolhouse ENG-7A 8 March 24 Informative Essay An allusion is when the author of a book states something from another book and puts it in their own book. A Wrinkle in Time uses a lot of allusions. The allusion that I will be using is Cheshire Cat from the movie Alice in Wonderland. Meg describes one of the three witches by using this allusion she says Mrs. Whatsit is like the Cheshire Cat because they both disappear and the last thing that disappears is the smile and glasses. The

Analysis of Act One of Othello by William Shakespeare Act 1 is an exceptionally indicative passage of writing in which Shakespeare attempts to divulge the coarse essence of Iago's nature to the audience. Indeed, by the conclusion of line 66 the audience not only understands - in broad terms - Iago's motives and grievances, but also something of the manner in which he intends to consummate

As a child, I identified with a little blond girl named Alice from C. S. Lewis’ “Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland”. This story works as an agent of socialization because Alice's adventures parallel the journey from childhood to adulthood as she comes into new situations in which adaptability is absolutely necessary for success. In the beginning of the story, she can barely maintain enough composure to keep herself from crying. By the end, she is self-possessed and able to hold her own against the

5. Chose 4 characters from the film and discuss how Burton uses filmic technique to illustrate their traits/personality. Abselom – In the beginning of Alice’s journey into ‘wonderland’ viewers are introduced to a caterpillar who is revered by the other characters in wonderland. He was exclaimed to as “wise” and “absolute”. His fascinating personality was expressed through a variety of techniques: music, setting and actor’s ensemble. Setting allows a glimpse into his character as it represents the

King Lear’s new personality at the end of Shakespeare’s King Lear reveals how pride influences a character and causes mental destruction, eventually leading one to downfall. From the very start of the play, Shakespeare introduces King Lear as a self-centered person already filled with enormous pride. King Lear portrays his self-centered characteristic by expressing his desire to be treated as king without having to bear or perform a king’s responsibility. With his pride, King Lear demands affection

but, as you would say, a cobbler. MARULLUS But what trade art thou? answer me directly. Second Commoner A trade, sir, that, I hope, I may use with a safe conscience; which is, indeed, sir, a mender of bad soles. MARULLUS What trade, thou knave? thou naughty knave, what trade? Second Commoner Nay, I beseech you, sir, be not out with me: yet, if you be out, sir, I can mend you. MARULLUS What meanest thou by that? mend me, thou saucy fellow! Second Commoner Why, sir, cobble you. FLAVIUS Thou art a cobbler

overpowering villainy and immorality undermines Othello’s power, where the audience sympathize for his and Desdemona’s death. As Othello speaks with Iago, he states, “For such things in a false disloyal knave/Are tricks of custom, but in a man that's just/They are close delations, working from the heart/That passion cannot rule” (A3S3 Line 140-143). Shakespeare illustrates the political idealism through dramatic irony, where Othello is actually being deceived by the disloyal

Society's Rejects and Barry Hines' "Kestrel for a Knave" A kestrel for a knave is about a poor troubled Yorkshire lad by the name of Billy Casper. What he imagines to be out of reach and unbelievable are things we take for granted. He imagines love from his parents and just normal, every day things like fish and chips for supper and someone being nice to him. For Billy, that is a dream that will never become reality. Treated as a failure at school and unhappy at home, Billy discovers

Alice In Wonderland and a Curious Child Lewis Carroll's classic Alice in Wonderland has entertained not only children but adults for over one hundred years. The tale has become a treasure of philosophers, literary critics, and psychoanalysts. There appears to be something in Alice for everyone, and there are almost as many explanations of the work as there are commentators. One commentary is A Curious Child by Nina Auerbach. Auerbach discussed how Alice is a representation of a middle class child

It is human nature to posses flaws. Perfection is unattainable. A fatal flaw is a personality trait or characteristic, that the main character in a novel posses, which usually results in a tragic downfall. A tragedy is defined as where the so called “hero” of a novel, is presented as having a combination of admirable qualities, but most importantly having a flaw, that further leads him or her to their tragic downfall. The construction of tragedy and its significance to the individual is explored