War has always been a source of inspiration for writers From Shakespeare to the modern day authors have used the setting of war as a basis for their work For some authors it is personal interest of the subject writing about war gives the writers an opportunity to research and immerse themselves into the world of war For others war supplies enough power action and raw emotion as a stimulus for their ideas Both authors of Birdsong and Strange Meeting use the setting of war namely the First World
Through Shakespeares play A Mid Summer Nights Dream and the film Chocolat the composers have presented similar reflections on the values and attitudes of their times It is unknown exactly when Shakespeares play was written or first performed but it usually dated between 1594 or 1596 probably written for an aristocratic wedding The film Chocolat directed by Lassie Hollstrom was produced in 2001 originated from the 1999 novel written by Joanne Harris The film is set in France 1959 same time as Sh
Practise Sac Conflict can reveal unexpected qualities in an individual Conflict is inevitable and is something everyone encounters Individuals responses are dependent upon their moral conscience their ideologies or their strengths and weaknesses An individuals public persona may differ drastically and oppose their true qualities In confrontation with conflict ones true identity can be revealed Although under the pressure of conflict individuals can be provoked to act unwillingly to preserve the
Geoffrey Chaucer is considered the father of English Literature He provided the most vivid contemporary description of fourteen century England Chaucer served as a diplomat translator member of parliament and justice of the peace but his most important contribution is to English literature As a writer Chaucer was extremely prolific Chaucer is best remembered by his unfinished collection of tales known as The Canterbury Tales Chaucer draws heavily on Boccaccio and his surroundings as an influenc
Anthropomorphism and Personification In Desert Solitaire Edward Abbey is in a pursuit of seeing nature as it is without humanly ascribed qualities 7 Although Abbey does not want to use anthropomorphism or personification he finds that it is impossible to avoid because he sees life in the desert and writes all living things on earth are kindred 25 And if we are all kindred then we share many of the same attributes At first the author defends his position by stating that it is possible for wild a
Throughout Shakespeares Hamlet he gives Hamlet seven soliloquys to help the audience gain knowledge of his inner thoughts and ideas During Hamlets fourth soliloquy towards the end of Act two the reader begins to notice his philosophical vies and the constant contemplation of his goal to exact revenge for the murder of his father Hamlets fourth soliloquy begins with the exit of Polonius the players Guildenstern and Rosencrantz The feeling of this speech allows the reader to see what seems to be
In Shakespeares tragedy history Roman play Antony and Cleopatra we are told the story of two passionate and power hungry lovers In the first two Acts of the play we are introduced to some of the problems and dilemmas facing the couple such as the fact that they are entwined in an adulterous relationship and that both of them are forced to show their devotion to Caesar Along with being introduced to Antony and Cleopatras strange love affair we are introduced to some interesting secondary charact