The House of Mirth

disposal to deal with ye underlings. If you possess enough power to dwarf my own, then perhaps..." He trailed off, giving Alexis Haeshoru a hungry look. "Perhaps it is something I, myself, should wield." Alexis Haeshoru cackled with evil-sounding mirth. "I suggest you don't even try, sonny. Trust me, you wouldn't like ye

he will not be participating in swim practice, either, and therefore not be nude at school either. “At least I still get to see the other guys!” Monica’s laugh was a little too loud and Ms. Miller quickly admonished her. Although, James heard the mirth in his mother’s tone, making it obvious that only the volume of her voice was being addressed, and not the content of her statement. Unable to hear any details of the coming punishment, James’ frustration built. Hearing only details of the planning

Falstaff's Role in Henry IV, Part One       Henry IV, Part One, has always been one of the most popular of Shakespeare's plays, maybe because of Falstaff. Much of the early criticism I found concentrated on Falstaff and so will I. This may begin in the eighteenth century with Samuel Johnson. For Johnson, the Prince is a "young man of great abilities and violent passions," and Hotspur is a "rugged soldier," but "Falstaff, unimitated, unimitable Falstaff, how shall I

winter’s flaw” (243-46, 249-52). What Shakespeare is suggesting through this conversation is that everyone who dies becomes insignificant and, eventually, oblivious. Even Julius Caesar has become mere dirt that has possibly been used to construct a house somewhere. Moreover, in act one of the play, Horatio notifies Hamlet that his father's ghost has appeared. This occurrence raises questions about what happens after death. Does one turn into a ghost like Hamlet’s father? Or was that a demon or a figment

of wordplay. "Viola: Save the, friend, and thy music. Dost thou live by the tabor? Fool: No, sir, I live by the church. Viola: Art thou a churchman? Fool: No such matter, sir. I do live by the church, for I do live at my house, and my house doth stand by the church" (3.1.1-7). Here, the fool 's words help Viola realize how important diction is, and also how deceiving it can be. This awareness helps her to choose her words more carefully from that point on. Though his reasons

Feste in William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night In William Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night, it is ironic how many times the fool is said to be dishonest, when, in fact, his role proves entirely opposite. Though sometimes the characters do not realize his hidden messages, the reader can instantly comprehend Feste's figurative language, which is evident in every scene in which the fool appears. Whether he is singing to Orsino, arguing with Malvolio, or playing around with Viola, Feste always

clear up to her knees, and a quiver filled with arrows at her back. If one hadn’t know she was the eldest daughter of Lord Luther and Lady Olenna, one might think she was a wildling the way she appeared at this moment. Her jade eyes flickered with mirth as she observed her brother and the Fossoway boy. “Mind if I join you?” A brash arrogance filled her question as she turned to the Master of Arms. Ser Vortimer shrugged and pulled a blunted sparring sword from the rack behind him before handing

heard that he will not be participating in swim practice, either, and therefore not be nude at school either. “At least I still get to see the other guys!” Monica laughed a little too loudly. Ms. Miller quickly admonished her, but James heard the mirth in his mother’s tone, making it obvious that only the volume of her voice was being addressed, and not the content of her statement. James’ frustration built as he was unable to hear any details of the coming punishment --- only details of the planning

One of the most significant sociological changes in the nation's history began in the last decade of the nineteenth century and the ramifications are still being felt today. This change consisted of the large numbers of women who entered the work force. This dramatic change in American society was accompanied by a great deal of controversy and prejudice directed towards women. It was predicted that female employment would bring about the downfall of society and the change of the American family.

a voluntary wound Here in the thigh. Can I bear that with patience,And not my husband’s secrets?”(II,I,308-310) to prove her love and loyalty to Brutus. Calpurnia says “What mean you, Caesar? Think you to walk forth?You shall not stir out of your house today.”(II,II,10) The relationships of man and wife is closer to that of the relationships both Anthony and Brutus had with