.... physical garments and simple disguise that Kent wears. Lear cannot see who Kent really is. He only learns of Kent's noble and honest character just prior to his death, when his vision is cleared. By this time, however, it is too late for an honest relationship to be salvaged. Lear's vision is also marred by his lack of direction in life, and his poor foresight, his inability to predict the consequences of his actions. He cannot look far enough into the future to see the consequences of his actions. This, in addition to his lack of insight into other people, condemns his relationship with his most beloved daughter, Cordelia. When Le .....

.... for confidence. Inez is in Hell because she had seduced her cousin’s wife, then conspired to make his life miserable, until he finally stepped in front of a tram and was killed. Inez also brought a lot of guilt upon her lover, Florence, until she finally committed suicide and killed Inez by poisoning them with gas during the night. Inez does not refute or regret this, as she states, “…I was what some people down there called ‘a damned bitch (p. 25),’” and “You know, I don’t regret a thing (p. 25).” She also states, “…I prefer to choose my hell…(p. 23 .....

.... had a hard time learning to swim, she realizes her ability and swims farther out than she ever had before. She overestimates her power and almost doesn't make it back. She has a "quick vision of death". The experience scares her, but she has tested her limits and survived the sea for a while. Metaphorically, she has come close to death but resisted it. Falling asleep can be associated with the idea of death as well. Whenever Edna falls asleep, it is noted in the story; across the bay at church and the first night once her husband has left are examples. Each time there is a suggestion of drifting off to sleep and never wa .....

.... her so that she will look good in Hollinsworth's eyes. She even turns Priscilla over to Westervelt, whom Moody was trying to keep Priscilla away from in the first place. Zenobia does all of this just so Hollingsworth will love her. The reader begins to see the fall of Zenobia's feministic character more from the way she is with Hollingsworth. Hawthorne uses irony to portray Zenobia's character. The way she portrays herself in society and the way she acts toward Hollingsworth are the most ironic characteristics. In the public society, she portrays herself as an independent feminist. She comes across to the read .....

.... both personal and literary identity. At the age of twenty-three, Fitzgerald published his first novel, This Side of Paradise, to critical raves and unimaginable economic success. Shortly after the publishing of this novel, Fitzgerald was able to coerce Zelda Sayre into marriage. This marriage is manifestly the most significant event of his life—eventually, Zelda would not only expedite, but essentially, cause the personal and literary downfall of Fitzgerald. Upon marriage, and also coinciding with the pinnacle of Fitzgerald’s fame, Scott and Zelda began living a life of wasteful extravagance that was often characterized by rec .....

.... almost no rights at all (“Norton Anthology” 739). Euripides could not have chosen a more downtrodden role for Medea. Here is this woman who has stood by her man through thick and thin. She has turned her back on her family and killed her own brother while helping Jason capture the Golden Fleece. “Oh my father! Oh, my country! In what dishonor I left you, killing my own brother for it.” (Medea 164-165) Despite all of her devotion to her husband he has fallen in love with someone new, Glauke. The Nurse and the Chorus understand and sympathize with Medea as only other women could. Euripid .....

.... and her transportation to America. The difference here, however, is that Defoe has effected an organic rather than a merely schematic relationship between the two halves. The episode of the two brothers, an episode which is crucial to our understanding of the novel's irony. Moll is seduced by the elder brother of the family in which she is a maid, then is persuaded by him to marry Robin, the younger brother, who loves her and proposed to her. She is a bewildered, passive object in the centre of the family dispute: her position is no sooner established as the elder's brother mistress, than he suggests that she should acce .....

.... sex role and their relationship with each other. Penelope is portrayed as a strong, smart, cunning, faithful, and virtuous woman. Odysseus and she are very much alike in this way. He is a well-respected, honorable “hero” admired for his strength and courage. Both Penelope and Odysseus are heroes in their devotion to each other and in their smart and cunning ways of finding their way back together. Odysseus had to overcome many trials and tribulations to return home to her. His wit is shown in Book 9 when he tricks the Cyclops by saying his name is Nobody and when he comes up with the plan to get himself and his crew o .....

.... now she was like a bird let out of the cage. Mrs. Mallard was a good example of Shakespeare's line “To Thine own self be true." She did not allow guilt to rear it's ugly head but instead just felt her feelings. She allowed no one to witness her self assertion. But, it was the strongest impulse of her being. As she was projecting spring and summer days to come, a feeling that her life would be her own again gave her a contentment that she had not felt in a long time. No one actually knew what Mrs. Mallard had experienced behind her closed door. Although, the human heart was meant to deal with that much pain, joy and disap .....

.... ideals were forgotton and the pig Napolean and his pack of dogs assume leadership. Snowball, the other pig is forced to flee for his life and the other animals begin to suffer as they did before the revolution. Napplean and his pack of dogs alnog with the other pigs begin to associate with the humans they despised. The other animals see them in the farmhouse playing cards with the humans and see a fight erupt between them. Soon it is apparant that the animals and the humans are alike, faces all angry and full of rage. The others are unable to distinguish he humans from the animals and the end of their paradise has begun. Wha .....