The Spanish Tragedy

REVENGE, STAR WARS, AND FUTILITY We like the idea of revenge only because we falsely believe that life is a zero sum game. The truth of the matter is reflected in our storytelling. The prime example of this in literature is Moby Dick. The less obvious example lies in film; under the guise of Star Wars. Moby Dick follows Captain Ahab's quest for revenge against the white whale, who had previously taken Ahab's leg. Ahab pursues the whale for a great proportion of his life, when finally in a dramatic

Revenge: Is It Really Worth It? The want for revenge is a basic human feeling, however, this doesn't mean that it is good or that it should be condoned. In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare disapproves of revenge and makes a blanket statement,net throughout the whole play about revenge not being justifiable. We see many examples of Shakespeare's belief, in which he shows the negative effects of revenge. In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare focuses on the negative effects of revenge in order to show that

In the story of Hamlet and Blocking the Transmission of violence, both stories shows revenge in a similar way. In “Hamlet”, Prince Hamlet wanted revenge of his father passing by King Claudius actions, which is Prince Hamlet (uncle). In “Blocking the Transmission of violence” a 38 year old man name Torres had a nephew who was killed in his hometown. Both stories has a revenge plot in the family. But both revenge was in a different time period and style of writing. To begin with, in the story “Hamlet”

driving force behind large amounts of action. In the Shakespearean Play, “Hamlet” revenge is a theme. The whole story is based around Hamlet getting revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has been said to have killed Hamlets father. But just like most tragedies, there is some irony in this play. Hamlet is the only one who believes that Claudius has done such an act so, obviously, people in the Denmark kingdom, believe

It has been said in an old French proverbial which dates back to the 1700s that, “revenge is a dish best served cold.” While the saying is one that speaks to the satisfaction that revenge can provide the individual when enacted meticulously, and in great violence, the opposite is more often the case. Rather than providing satisfaction and wholeness, retribution is a device that can serve to sever the individual from their sense of principles, so as to result in a harmful reconfiguration of identity

Since the beginning of time, humans have attempted to correct an unjust behavior through the act of seeking revenge. But does seeking revenge really correct the wrongs? Mahatma Gandhi once famously said, “before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves”. Seeking revenge maybe useful to punish the offender but it will never calm the inner anger. The works of Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare and Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott, show that Hamlet and Maximus end up digging their own

Revenge is one of the most evident themes in The Tragedy of Hamlet. It is actually a fundamental driving forces in the play. Vengeance is necessary to several characters in Hamlet including: Hamlet, Fortinbras, and Laertes. Respectively, they are obliged to seek vengeance in order for a father to go to heaven, to reclaim land lost by a father, and to unhold family honor. Most of the plot in the play revolves around the premise of achieving these goals. Their quests to do so will result in either

In the process of revenge, it causes people to act blindly through anger, rather than through reason. Revenge is based on the principle, “'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.” from the Christian Bible. But revenge comes with a price. Instead of helping you move on with your life, it can leave you dwelling on the situation and remaining unhappy. In William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Young Fortinbras, Laertes, and Hamlet were all looking to avenge the death of their fathers. The boys had more in common they

Will you feel better? By: Mekaela Kallies Revenge seems to be one of the deepest instincts we have. Who hasn’t wished that karma would strike sooner than later? Out of control revenge, attack and counterattack, can be blinding and destroy the lives of all involved. But our instincts and emotions usually serve a purpose. Sometimes people act revengeful when no good can come from their actions, but our spontaneous logic about revenge is often twisted, conflicted and dangerous. Revenge is destructive

Is the desire for revenge a basic component of human nature? The highly awarded movie The Revenant is an epic story of Hugh Glass’s mission to seek revenge on those who had wronged him. The movie teaches many important life lessons, but they differ significantly in comparison to the book it's based on. Not only does the story teach important lessons, it is a notable legend in American folklore. The motion picture rendition of Michael Punke’s book The Revenant changes the meaning of the book because