Lady Lazarus Essay

In J. Alfred Prufrock’s long, monologic lovesong, there are many things that are revealed about him as a person. We are then able to take notes and develop our certain persona about him. We are able to learn what is so important and interesting about him, as well as his characteristics as a person. To begin with, Prufrock is the main character in the lovesong. After reading the poem, we learn that Prufrock would be described as the ideal prototype of a modern man. His character seems to be a middle-aged

ones in her nest, against the owl." by Lady MacDuff strongly foreshadows the slaughter of Lady MacDuff and her children. This quote is meant to symbolize that in nature it is natural for even a weak mother to do all it can to defend its young. This quote is meant to foreshadow the madness MacDuff developed in his hunt for Macbeth. In this quote Lady MacDuff meant that her husband’s infatuation and determination to beat MacBeth would be the death of them. Lady Macduff meant that her husband’s will

(Sitting on a chair, feet up, side table beside her, playing with a knife/dagger, unaware of audience) (Looks at the dagger se is handling, then turns to audience) Isn’t it comical how things worketh out? (Turns back to dagger, carving into table) Although with mine powers wherefore wouldn’t they? (Laugh) I am of course the master of deceit. (Looks at audience, leans forward) Aye, that’s right twas me, twas me all along. (Stands up, begin to walk back and forth) I wast the one who planteth thy seed

What worse punishment could there be besides Azkaban? Perhaps this one, which I am so unwillingly partaking in. The Ministry of Magic knows exactly how to agitate me. Apparently I can't be sent back to Azkaban due to my levels of insanity, which isn't my fault because they LEFT ME IN THERE FOR FIFTEEN YEARS. They must've realized that locking me up only made me stronger and my undying loyalty to the Dark Lord would not, nor will ever cease to exist. So, as my punishment they decide to give me the

Throughout William Shakespeare’s Macbeth the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth highlight the consequences of ambition and ethical behaviour. During the course of this essay these consequences will be explored as well as the concepts stated above. Throughout this essay I will define and explain ambition and ethical /unethical behaviour as well as showing an example of the side effects of these concepts. Ambition is defined as: A strong desire to do or achieve something (this definition is from

I’m Zoe, your director for today, Being ambitious is a good thing, but what happens when it is taken too far? Lady Macbeth is a key example of when ambition for greater things turns into a disregard of a character’s moral code. She is a complex women who starts out as ambitious and cunning and decays before our eyes eventually allowing her inner demons to become too great. I want our Lady Macbeth to be seen as multifaceted woman who the audience will feel sympathy for as she devolves but also to be

T.S Eliot explores the struggle of individuals through reconciliation of their perspectives on the world and their place within it by displaying the thoughts and emotions of the personas in which embody him in the poems, ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’ and ‘The Hollow Men.’ The existentialistic view on things coupled with the experiences and discoveries which the personas have already made identifies the internal struggle and disillusionment with society that an individual has whilst undertaking

Macbeth Essay Can Lady Macbeth be blamed for Macbeth’s killings? Can Hitler be blamed for the Holocaust? William Shakespeare must have thought of the most heinous person in history to have constructed Lady Macbeth in his play, Macbeth. In raw form, Lady Macbeth is the instigator of murder, the epitome of evil, and, ultimately, the insinuator of her own demise. From the beginning, Lady Macbeth was in favor of Duncan’s murder. The moment she read Macbeth’s letter, she knew that her husband was unable

Having or desiring power and fame can often lead to immoral decisions and eventually a major downfall. This can be seen in many literary works, including the tragic play, Macbeth, by William Shakespeare. This play focuses in on the ability of power corrupting a person. After hearing the promising prophecy from the witches, Macbeth does whatever it takes to gain control and become king. This includes him murdering King Duncan and many other innocent people. When he finally gets what he desires, he

The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot is a poem that is popular among many college students because they can relate to it. The poem is about Prufrock and his thoughts. He is an extremely odd character, maybe even neurotic. Prufrock worries constantly about what others think of him and this makes him vain and selfish. College students can relate to The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock because many students manipulate others like Prufrock did to the reader in the poem. Some students have