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Gertrude is a powerful woman who does what she thinks is right for her and can forfeit her life for her loved one

Thesis: Gertrude is a powerful woman who does what she thinks is right for her and can forfeit her life for her loved one. Gertrude’s character: Her immoral actions of committing murder Her love for her son Hamlets anger Hamlets reaction after the mother’s remarriage Women of power have the mandate to do what they […]

Analyzing King Oedipus by Sophocles and Macbeth by Shakespeare

Greek mythology has spurned on for centuries. The tales of heroes, gods, war, and love make a good reading for lovers of literature. It is interesting to note that most Greek literature follows a repeated pattern. A Greek myth cannot be complete without the above-mentioned themes and motifs. These themes and motifs inform us about […]