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Posters of World War I: Aggression, Civilization and Gendered Representations During World War I (1914-1918), Allied propagandists and press media favoured the large-format poster as a medium for their messages as they could be easily mass-produced and placed in both urban and rural areas. Usually rendered in full-colour to attract a greater audience, these World War I propaganda posters incorporated symbols and stereotypes which drew upon a familiar semiotic and linguistic world to their viewers

The infamous British film known as Monty Python and the Holy Grail 1975 directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, was considered a cult classic among the comedy genre. But what made it so significant among other films during that era, and why is does it still stand the test of time? Classical films were originally considered more than just another form of entertainment. This form of media allowed artist to visually express their personal views through the big screen. Some film makers tend to lean

Candide: A Reflection of the Enlightenment Francois-Marie Arouet, otherwise known as Voltaire was an 18th century French philosopher and writer during the Enlightenment period. Voltaire’s most famous work of literature; Candide follows a young man who grows up in a Baron’s castle (Castle Thunder-ten-tronckh), under the instruction of Dr. Pangloss, a tutor and philosopher who worships optimism even under extreme circumstances. Throughout Voltaire’s novel, Candide and his companions encounter a

goodness, and the fact that he is well loved. At the start of the play Macbeth is established as a hero to king Duncan. The Captain described him as a brave and a strong fighter in battle. Macbeth is also described as valour’s minion which is to be heroic so King Duncan states: “No more than Thane of Cawdor shall deceive/Our bosom interest: go, pronounce his present death, And with his former title greet Macbeth” (Mac.1.2.73-75). In this statement, Duncan has pronounced Macbeth with the Thane of Cawdor

commentary on her society's male-dominated culture would not be complete without a feminine hero, or two. Rossetti recognized the lack of heroines in English literature; although female protagonists existed in small numbers, "they [had] no outlet for heroic action. They [were] constrained by the gender-roles into which a male-dominated society has placed them" (Phillips 1). Rossetti develops two heroines in Laura and Lizzie, to serve as a defiant smirk in the face of the evil male population represented

“Religion, Politics and Morals” How did Voltaire exploit the pre-modern era through mockery and criticism of 18th century society? Voltaire’s Candide can be understood in several ways by its audience. At a first glance it would appear to be simply a story blessed with outrageous creativity, but if you look deeper in to the novel, a more complicated and meaningful message is buried within. Voltaire uses the adventures of Candide as a representation of what he personally feels is wrong within in society

Within this essay, I will be comparing two very different poems; the propaganda and pro-establishment poem ‘Who’s for the game? ' written in 1916 by Jessie Pope which attempted to recruit men to the army by creating an unrealistic, glorified image of war and 'Dulce et decorum est ' written by Wilfred Owen in October 1917 which provides a horrific yet realistic insight into life as a solider. Within 'Who 's for the game? ' , Pope uses various poetic devices to create a jovial, ebullient image

"A Simple Heart": Gustave Flaubert's story of an arrested life Gustave Flaubert's short story "A Simple Heart" chronicles the life of Madame Aubain's servant Felicite. Despite its brevity, it encapsulates the woman's long, quietly tragic yet comically absurd life. The title refers to the servant, a woman who apparently lives simply to serve others. Of Felicite Flaubert says: "When she was twenty-five, she looked forty" (Flaubert 1). Felicite appears ageless, as if she is not fully human, and simply

A woman cannot do anything without being judged and criticized. If she puts effort into her appearance, she is shallow and vain. If she prefers wearing comfortable clothes, she is obviously lazy and a slob. If she likes reading tabloid magazines, she is unintelligent and trivial. If she enjoys reading comic books, she is only doing it to attract male attention. These are just the judgements awarded to modern women. Women in myths, both Greek and Nordic, were reduced to property, someone to be married

you did not! Of the two of us, who is the stupid and stubborn one? Is it me, Manyoro? No, it is not! Which of us is the great hunter and finder of lions? Is it you, Manyoro? No, it is Loikot!’ He adopted a noble and heroic pose, while Manyoro covered his face with his hands in mock-chagrin. ‘You are the greatest tracker in Africa and surpassingly beautiful, Loikot,’ Leon interrupted, ‘but now I have work for you. You must return to your lions and stay with them until I can bring Kichwa Muzuru