… (The Macmillan Dictionary of Quotations 26). One should keep this in mind when reading Frankenstein by Mary Shelley because the proverb is proven accurate in that looks are in fact, misleading. She creates a creature abhorred by society because…

… of the weird sisters. It is the belief that brings about his downfall." To what extent do you agree? William Shakespeare’s tale of Macbeth is based on deception and ambition. The play opens with the three weird sisters plotting to meet Macbeth…

… introduces to its reader is one of a grim world’s decay. Heller’s fictional story portrays absurd characters and situations, but the underlying theme of human decadence is clearly visible, especially in the last portion of the book. Heller’s attitude…

… Tales, gives us (the audience) the best known contemporary picture of 14th century life. Chaucer chose to write The Canterbury Tales as a frame story. The outer frame is a story of pilgrims who are going on a “holy” pilgrimage to The Shrine of…

… says that nature is the place where he can feel harmonious with and loved by nature, and cannot feel solitude. In addition, there is enough time that he can spend contemplating a society. First, he had also felt fear or solitude in a deep woods…

… Prejudice the theme of appearance versus reality is a recurring one. Austen seeks to prove that often one’s appearance hides one’s true character. This concept is clearly evident in the case of Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham and how they appear to Elizabeth…

… to Mr. Sowerberry, an undertaker, attends a funeral with Mr. Sowerberry to gain experience in the funeral trade. There are many things to learn about the customs and procedure of funerals of that time. On the day of burial, the undertaker and…

… We have many freedoms that many other countries are not as fortunate to have. As the melting pot of many races and religions, we are responsible for keeping the opportunities available that were promised by our forefathers when they founded this countr…

… Fitzgerald, is a novel about the American Dream. In the Great Gatsby, the dream is that one can acquire happiness through wealth and power. To get his happiness Jay attempts to reacquire the love of his lost sweet heart, Daisy. The main problem with…

… the peculiar mixture of horror and hallucination that marked this strangest of wars. In a blend of reality and fantasy, this novel tells the story of a young soldier who one day lays down his rifle and sets off on a quixotic journey from the jungles…