… Joe Keller is driven by his need for money, and his willingness to sacrifice friendships to achieve his goal. He is so consumed by money that he ultimately allows his partner to accept blame for the death of twenty-one men. Keller’s priorities are procla…

… the priority of the polis over family and tribe Creon’s view of the polis is similar in many ways to that of Pericles in the funeral oration: "the polis is our life" (211). Creon emphasizes how the polis transcends the family or tribe.…

… Celie discovers herself searching for some self-respect. Fonso, Celie’s abusive father, forces her to marry Albert, also abusive by nature. Celie finds a degree of hope through Albert’s mistress, Shug. Shug serves as a tremendous force in Celie’s…

… the same punishment. For example if im late getting home I will be grounded. If I get an F on a progress report I will be grounded but for a longer amount of time. I think there should be a list of things that parents should take away in order…

… through his persistent questioning, that he is guilty of unwittingly killing his father and marrying his mother, and his horrific reaction to this discovery. Oedipus’s own strengths, his pride, self-confidence, intelligence, power, and his quickness…

… the effects that illusions can have on a family. “Amanda’s anxieties are in large part economic and there is money behind many of her illusions: her mythical suitors were all wealthy; she hopes to make money by selling subscriptions to the fantasy…

… person’s life rests in their hands. The fact that it is human nature to give a task all that you possess, if someone or something that you care about is at risk is effectively portrayed through the novels The Mists of Avalon and The lady in Gil. This…

… we are presented with various themes and ideas about the ancient way of life. Some of these themes stand out more than others. One thing that struck me in this play is the theme of death. Should there even be a question about the burial of a family…

… Walpol, created a set of nine gothic elements to add suspense and mystery which he included in his novel, "Castle of Otrnanto". In the film, The Haunting, Dr. Merrill is in charge of a fear experiment, but misleads the volunteers to thinking it is an…

… smoking continues even after the nicotine addiction has been broken. The psychological aspect of smoking addiction (not just nicotine) must be accounted for as well. So how do smokers do it? E-mail me for help. "Nicotine addiction isn't just a physiolo…