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Polonius is the character of the play Hamlet whose words and speeches cannot be called short. He is almost always verbose and overly detailed, repeating his words. Consequently, his...

Iago agrees to help Roderigo to find an approach to Desdemona. However, he never fulfills his promises, betraying him instead. Iago uses Roderigo to destroy Cassio’s reputation and...

In the novel Wuthering Heights, Catherine has feelings for two men. She has to choose between the two of them. Although her feelings for Heathcliff are strong, he cannot provide her...

The Creature’s connection to nature shows the readers his human side. Victor created him from the dead. But the monster is able to appreciate beauty. He can develop human feelings,...

Hamlet is a problem play, as it represents the theme of madness. Hamlet tries to make people think he is harmless, pretending to be mad. But examining the death of his father, Hamlet...

The ending of Gilman’s The Yellow Wallpaper is tragic and symbolic. A woman suffering from nervous depression was locked in a room with good intentions. Eventually, she loses her mind....

The reason for John to faint at the end of the story is his shock provoked by the wife’s mental state. He prescribes the “rest therapy” to eliminate any distressing events that could...

One example of alliteration in The Necklace includes the letter “t”. It is in the phrase “attended the party and attracted everyone’s attention.” Another is the repetition of “m” in...

A soliloquy is a character’s monologue in a play, not directed towards anyone in particular. Shakespeare uses them as a tool to reveal thought processes. An aside is a short expression...

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka takes place in an unnamed European city. The primary setting is an apartment of the Samsa family. An entire story develops in Samsa's house; its...

The best example of irony in the novel is that Victor, who aims to create life, brings death to his family. Further, Victor, the creature's maker, does not take care of it and leaves....

While exploring Othello, the readers will definitely see many unfamiliar words. One of them is a cuckold. This word was frequently used in the Medieval and Renaissance periods. In...

Gatsby provides Nick and the readers with the story of his extraordinary life. The man's past is filled with a luxurious experience and incredible feats, many of which seem improbable....

“Creeping” in the story by Charlotte P. Gilman symbolizes the struggle of women to overcome domestic captivity. The word appears in the text many times. It adds to the story’s creepy...

It appears to be a popular idiomatic expression, but with a much deeper meaning. The quote has a symbolic meaning of carelessness towards life from Jordan and other residents in East...

The Olympic god Poseidon is one of the many foes of Odysseus. His hatred for the epic hero began after the famous Greek blinded Poseidon's son, Polyphemus. His son's humiliation...

Othello’s final speech serves as a reestablishment of the character’s status of a tragic hero. He is obsessed with his reputation. Thus, he desires to portray his actions positively...

The phrase “pangs of dispriz’d love” refers to Hamlet’s hurtful love for Ophelia. It may also indicate the injustice of Hamlet’s father’s death. Detailed answer: Throughout the...

The reason Gatsby stops giving parties is that he wants to spend more time with Daisy. The initial goal of Gatsby's social gatherings was to attract his love interest's attention....

The tone of Guy de Maupassant's short story The Necklace is tense, pessimistic, and ironic. Throughout the narrative, a bitter atmosphere prevails, matching the protagonist’s state of...

George Wilson killed Gatsby with a gun in Gatsby's house and then shot himself dead. Wilson was devastated by his wife's death, who died in a car accident. Assuming that the driver was...

Frankenstein’s monster does not have a name in the book. He is often referred to by his creator’s name. The creature’s namelessness is an artistic device that emphasizes his loneliness...

Foreshadowing is a clue to readers about something in the later events. In The Necklace, the author uses it in the scene with a jeweler, Joanne. She quickly agrees to lend an...

William Shakespeare wrote Hamlet between 1599 and 1601, the end of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. The play reflects its society by mirroring the monarchical form of government. Revealing...

Nick calls Tom and Daisy careless because their lifestyle is free of any problems. Sure, they have challenging situations, but they leave all the unsatisfying stuff behind and move on....

The Great Gatsby shows the Jazz Age by depicting Gatsby's luxurious parties. Accompanied by live jazz orchestras, they were typical for that period. Fitzgerald reflects on the material...

During the party, Myrtle’s attitude changes with her surroundings and her clothes. Myrtle shows a lot of liveliness and vitality in the beginning. But she becomes more artificial and...

Personification is a technique that gives inanimate objects human qualities. The Necklace has various examples of this literary device. The short story personifies fate, apartments,...

Victor Frankenstein created two monsters in two different places. His first lab was a “cell” at the top of his house in Ingolstadt, Germany. His second lab was a miserable hut on one...

Victor Frankenstein refuses to create a female monster, destroying the last hopes of his Creature. The Monster realizes that he is destined to be alone. Now his main goal is to destroy...

The protagonist's real story is way different from what he tells people. Gatsby's real name is James Gatz, and he was born in a poor farmers' family in North Dakota. After failing to...

The author uses several literary elements. They include symbolism, point of view, foreshadowing, irony, and tone. With their help, the author can give ambiguous meaning to the events,...

As the goddess of wisdom and courage, Athena seems to fear no one and nothing. The story of her contest with Poseidon reveals her only fear and how it helped her win. She is afraid of...

Dan Cody was Gatsby's mentor, who educated him on the world of business and finance. The young man changed his name because of Cody and was able to start his journey toward a...

Gilman uses the figurative language like imagery, similes, and personification. The purpose is to achieve the effect of a woman being out of touch with reality. Detailed answer: ...

Jay Gatsby's real name is James Gatz. He was the son of a poor farmer from North Dakota. Gatsby (or Gatz, to be exact) did not come from San Francisco, as he claimed. He attended St...

When Odysseus returns home, he massacres the suitors trying to marry his wife in his absence. He sees the murder as the only possible way to regain control over Ithaka. The slaughter...

The climax of Othello occurs at the end of act 3, scene 3. Here, Othello starts fully believing Iago. The Moor kneels in front of the villain and promises himself to get revenge. From...

In the tragedy, the phrase shows Iago’s hate towards Othello. It reflects his strong desire to destroy the character because of a personal conflict between the two. However, when...

When Daisy goes to Gatsby's party, she seems miserable, which does not correlate with Jay's expectations. She feels bad not because she dislikes the party, but because she enjoys it...

The climax in Guy de Maupassant’s story The Necklace is the culmination of the events. When Mathilde and her husband come back from the party, they realize that the expensive necklace...

Polonius, in Hamlet, sends Reynaldo to France as his undercover agent to spy on his son. He pays him as his servant, giving him the orders that he won’t be able to disobey. Polonius...

In the famous play by Shakespeare, King Hamlet dies at the hands of his envious brother - Claudius. Being not the only child in the family, Claudius does not have much power. This...

The first thing that Nick tells about himself is that he refrains from passing judgment on others. Nick's background and tolerant personality make people confide in him, giving more...

The two main characters Victor and Walton, have several things in common. They are both incredibly ambitious and in love with science. They share a fascination with nature and the...

There are several conflicts in the novel. The most prominent is the conflict in love and class. They cause many misunderstandings between the main characters and lead to a dramatic...

Victor Frankenstein created the monster out of arrogance. The scientist wanted to become like God. Making a living creature by himself gave him a sense of purpose and great power....

In Othello Act 4, scene 3, there are three examples of foreshadowing: The rough speech of Othello and Desdemona’s obedience serve as a prerequisite for an upcoming disaster. ...

The narrator's condition and John's intention to cure her destroy their marriage. John treats his wife, not as a lover. She is an accessory to him. John's attitude, actions, and words...

Yes, Gatsby went to Oxford even though he wanted to go back to Daisy. However, he was sent there because of a clerical error. Detailed answer: One of the curious questions arises...