a hero, a whistleblower and a traitor. His disclosed information have driven arguments on mass surveillance and government confidentiality. The article talks about Snowden’s choice of disclosing the documents should be noticed as a heroic or villainous. “The U.S. government has always had to balance the need for data collection about potential threats
believed to be fragile and dependent. The introduction of villainous women has tackled the idea of women being dependent, from old characters as Theda Barbara in the talkies to the modern day cinema where characters like Irene Adler from Sherlock. Women like them have been breaking barriers for as long as you can imagine! Showing society that being a woman doesn’t mean you only have to cook, and take care of the household. The “villainous” women that are being referred to are known as femme fatales
enemies during his battle with the traitorous Thane of Cawdor. But when you think about it that sounds like the cherry on top of the frosting on a chocolate coated vanilla cake. Basically it can be seen as mincemeat compared to others of his very villainous acts. If you were not counting, varying in importance
comes out of his droopy, sick, house at night to peer into people’s windows. As the children have never seen him, he is not viewed as a human being, but as some sort of monster. The children’s fear is reasonable as he has only been described as villainous. Jem and Scout’s main information source on anything to do the Radleys was Miss Stephanie Crawford, the neighbourhood gossip, but it seems as if many of her facts could have been false. Nonetheless, Jem, Scout, and Dill are only children and are
Villainous Iago of Othello Who can compare in depth of evil to the villainous Iago in William Shakespeare’s tragic drama Othello? His villainy is incomparably destructive on all of those around him. Iago’s very language reveals the level at which his evil mind works. Francis Ferguson in “Two Worldviews Echo Each Other” describes the types of base, loathsome imagery used by the antagonist Iago when he “slips his mask aside” while awakening Brabantio: Iago is letting
“H.I.V.E. The Higher Institute of Villainous Education” is a non-fiction book by Mark Walden. The setting takes place on a active but secluded volcano. Inside the volcano is the facility/campus of a school called H.I.V.E. H.I.V.E. is short for the Higher Institute of Villainous Education. It is taken place in modern times. Otto Malpense is a 13 year old evil genius. He is fast acting, loyal, and cunning. Otto has white hair and is an english boy. He was raised in an orphanage. He specialty is
Iago’s Use of Language and Villainous Behavior in Shakespeare’s Othello In Othello, Shakespeare forms the villainous character, Iago through his complex language. Iago shows his evil nature towards Roderigo through his use of demeaning animal imagery. Iago also uses an extended metaphor to try and trick the ignorant Roderigo and (unknowingly to Roderigo), insults him. Lastly, Iago uses repetition to beguile Roderigo to keep paying him. Iago’s slyness is clearly seen through his deceiving
The combination of heroic and villainous characteristics creates an ultimatum about the extent of punishment deserved for Oedipus. The villainous persona portrays Oedipus as deserving this fate. For example, Oedipus’ arrogance must be punished. When Oedipus denies the truth by saying “Now twice you have spat out infamy. You’ll pay for it!” to Teiresias, he is inviting the punishment to take effect upon himself (Sophocles, 1232). Although this is primarily associated with Hinduism, karma is the primary
life of her daughter; Cathy. Heathcliff is viewed a villainous figure as a result of his obsession with revenge, becoming more violent as the plot progresses. Frequently, Heathcliff comes across as a very violent character, uttering various threats and his violent acts. He illustrates that he lacks pity and sympathy when he hangs his wife and Isabella’s dog; thus, demonstrating one of his violent acts and validating the aspect of him as a villainous figure. Although Heathcliff basically engages in war
Villains or villainous forces are essential parts in literary works due to their ability to propel narratives forward and typically prompt the protagonist to develop as a character, also assisting with setting a standpoint where readers can identify right from wrong. These villains come in different forms, whether antagonists or inanimate forces—such as oppressive forces from society —to challenge the main character and develop his or her positive characteristics. Such villains are implemented in