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    The last scene of the play Candida holds significant role in its development. James Morells, Candida’s husband is a clergyman. Initially he thinks that Candida is dependent on her and he is an ideal person. However as soon as Eugene Marchbanks enters the plot, he begins feeling insecure. Eugene makeRead more

    The last scene of the play Candida holds significant role in its development. James Morells, Candida’s husband is a clergyman. Initially he thinks that Candida is dependent on her and he is an ideal person. However as soon as Eugene Marchbanks enters the plot, he begins feeling insecure.

    Eugene makes him realise that he is not capable of being the husband of Candida. It is Eugene himself who should have her husband. Ultimately he gives up the hope of keep Candida with himself and gives her a choice to either run away or live with him.

    Thus Candida is auctioned. This is a satire on the society. Candida, as a woman holds no significance though she is an independent woman. She then makes it clear to Morell that she will live with her because he needs her.

    In Victorian Era, due to the emergence of feminism and empowerment, the women began to question the established authority of patriarchy. In the auction scene, Candida also questions the belief that she has to depend either on Eugene or Morell.

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    Hamlet juxtaposes an interesting narrative of power where male characters are seen vying for power or abusing it while female characters are seen subjected and dis-empowered. Claudius is determine to hold on to political power while Polonius desires power over his daughter Ophelia and son Laertees.Read more

    Hamlet juxtaposes an interesting narrative of power where male characters are seen vying for power or abusing it while female characters are seen subjected and dis-empowered.

    Claudius is determine to hold on to political power while Polonius desires power over his daughter Ophelia and son Laertees. Hamlet understands his lack of power against Claudius but abuses his position of power against both his mother Gertrude and lover Ophelia.

    In the climax, both Hamlet and Laertes are seen contesting for power over the legacy of dead Ophelia claiming to love her deeply. Even the Norwegian king Fortinbras shows a lust for power and finally succeeds in conquering Denmark.

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    The first two prophecies are for Macbeth. The first one declares him to become the Thane of Cawdor after defeating the reigning Thane name Macdonwald. The second prophecy predicts that Macbeth would soon rise to the rank of the Scottish king which also comes true when he kills King Duncan. The thirdRead more

    The first two prophecies are for Macbeth. The first one declares him to become the Thane of Cawdor after defeating the reigning Thane name Macdonwald. The second prophecy predicts that Macbeth would soon rise to the rank of the Scottish king which also comes true when he kills King Duncan.

    The third prophecy is for Banquo as he is predicted to remain untouched with kingship but end up being more successful than Macbeth as his heirs will continue to rule a lot longer into the future. This also came true evidenced by the coronation of King James I who was a descendant of Banquo.

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    In King Lear, there is some semblance of justice in the end. These final events provides a sense of catharsis in the audiences. The deaths of evil sisters, Goneril and Regan and the sinister Edmund are moving and cathartic. Even the tragic realisation that dawn over Lear regarding Cordelia after herRead more

    In King Lear, there is some semblance of justice in the end. These final events provides a sense of catharsis in the audiences. The deaths of evil sisters, Goneril and Regan and the sinister Edmund are moving and cathartic.

    Even the tragic realisation that dawn over Lear regarding Cordelia after her death provides a cathartic experience. This indicates a modicum of justice for Cordelia.

    Even the end of Lear after making the fatal judgment and disowning Cordelia sparks a feeling of satisfaction among the audiences.Similarly, the end of Edmund’s scheme without any fruits bring a level of emotional relief.

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    Confessional Poetry is a genre of Poetry which focuses on the person himself/herself. In other words, it is a poem which is about ‘I’. In Confessional Poetry, the poet describes himself, his good and bad experiences, his physche, the truama which he has suffered and undergone and the way he lives orRead more

    Confessional Poetry is a genre of Poetry which focuses on the person himself/herself. In other words, it is a poem which is about ‘I’. In Confessional Poetry, the poet describes himself, his good and bad experiences, his physche, the truama which he has suffered and undergone and the way he lives or sees the world and the people around.

    The topics of a confessional poetry may range from his childhood experiences to his illness, sexuality and the desire for suicide. Confessional Poetry emerged in United States during 1950s.

    In India Kamala Das is considered to be the poineer of Confessional Poetry. Her poems like An Introduction, The Looking Glass, Words, The Old Playhouse etc are all confessional poems in which she describes her painful experiences as a woman and as also as a suppressed wife

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    Old age and death are described as inescapable in King Lear. Any man who lives long enough has  to ‘crawl towards his end’. These are the words of King Lear and they do come true for him as he is stripped of his powers and is forced to wander into wilderness before death brings him final reverie. AgRead more

    Old age and death are described as inescapable in King Lear. Any man who lives long enough has  to ‘crawl towards his end’. These are the words of King Lear and they do come true for him as he is stripped of his powers and is forced to wander into wilderness before death brings him final reverie.

    Age does not favour any man, be it a king or a pauper. This is highlighted in the fate of King Lear and Gloucester who suffer many an ignominy and humiliation as they trudge towards their end.

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    Othello by Shakespeare is interwoven with various themes that make the text more interesting and. Shakespeare has skilfully employed these themes that provide a strong structure and base to the story. Adultery Adultery is an underlying theme throughout the story. The female protagonist of the play iRead more

    Othello by Shakespeare is interwoven with various themes that make the text more interesting and. Shakespeare has skilfully employed these themes that provide a strong structure and base to the story.

    Adultery

    Adultery is an underlying theme throughout the story. The female protagonist of the play is wrongly accused of committing adultery. She receives cruel treatment from Othello, her husband and her character is put under suspicion from the very beginning of the story.

    Race

    Othello is one of the most initial black heroes. He rises to power in a white people dominated society and ultimately gets caught in a web created by their trickeries. Othello is treated in a condescending manner by his wife’s father who believes that such a racially different marriage can only be a result of witchcraft and trickery.

    Gender

    Antagonistic treatment of women highlights the gender biased society of that time. A woman like Desdemona is entirely helpless irrespective of her numerous efforts to prove her innocence. Women are treated with cruelty and hostility throughout the story.

    Manipulation

    This is the most major theme of the story as the play revolves around the manipulation of almost all character of the story. Othello is manipulated to the extent of killing his own wife. Rodrigo, too, falls victim to manipulation. Secondary characters like Emilia are also influenced to contribute to the tragic ending of the story.

    Jealousy

    Theme of Jealousy also plays an important role in the play. Rodrigo, who wanted to marry Desdemona, gets jealous of Othello and desires to kill Othello. Iago is also angry with Othello because he has promoted Cassio above him and he is jealous of it. Othello becomes jealous of Cassio when he mistakes him to be in affair with his wife.

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    In King Lear, often what seems is not what is. People put on an act to gain advantages and deceive others. Goneril and Regan pretend to love their father to earn his inheritance. Edmund does the same with his father Gloucester. Edgar and Kent both put on guises to evade their attackers and survive.Read more

    In King Lear, often what seems is not what is. People put on an act to gain advantages and deceive others. Goneril and Regan pretend to love their father to earn his inheritance. Edmund does the same with his father Gloucester. Edgar and Kent both put on guises to evade their attackers and survive.

    Edgar reconnects with his father and Kent reunites with King Lear pretending to be people thy are nit. Goneril deceives her husband Albany as he has designs to kill him and marry Edmund.

    Regan does not want to reveal her own fascination with Edmund. In the play, people are often trying to be someone they are not as long as it benefits them. The best example is Lear’s fool, who appears to be stupid even though he maybe the wisest person in the play.

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    Othello is based in 16th Century Europe when the Christian Venetians were locking horns with Muslims of the Ottoman Empire for the Mediterranean lands of Cyprus etc. The word ‘Moors’ used for Othello was used for Muslims and may suggest he was converted to Christianity and recruited to the Italian aRead more

    Othello is based in 16th Century Europe when the Christian Venetians were locking horns with Muslims of the Ottoman Empire for the Mediterranean lands of Cyprus etc.

    The word ‘Moors’ used for Othello was used for Muslims and may suggest he was converted to Christianity and recruited to the Italian army in the crusade against the Turks. The inspiration behind the text was a story Giraldi Cinthio’sfrom Hecatommithi.

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