.... of France. He could not find any jobs and nobody would treat him as an ordinary person. Finally Jean Valjean finds refuge in the home of the Bishop of Digne. In spite of the kindness that the bishop displayed Valjean became weak and stole the silver that was in the home. He was immediately caught by the law abiding officer, Javert, who would chase Valjean for the rest of his life. When Javert brings Valjean back to the priest's house to confirm the theft, the priest amazes everyone by saying that he gave Valjean the silver and then he added a pair of silver candle sticks to what already was taken. When the police left, the priest told Valjean that he "must use this pr ....

.... I, scene 3, where Shylock reveals to the audience why he hates Antonio. The first reason he gives of why he hates Antonio is because he is a Christian. (I. iii. 43) This to the sixteenth century audience would be unreasonable, and this would evoke a sort of villainy towards Shylock. But a few moments later, the audience witnesses Shylock's speech about Antonio's abuses towards Shylock. (I. iii. 107-130) This speech does well in invoking the audience's pity, however little it might be in the sixteenth century. But again at the end, Shylock offers that Antonio give up a pound of flesh as penalty of forfeiture of the bond, which Antonio sees as a joke, but which Shylock ....

.... out the truth. He made up stories and denied that he even spoke to her. Just as I said in line 21 of my poem, that there is always a time for truth and that was one. There are many times throughout the story that dishonesty accrues Act I of this story it begins with three girls who accuse dozen of people of witchcraft. The fact that the girls are trying to conceive of some way in which to escape punishment for having been caught dancing in the woods is clearly revealed. The irresponsible accusations have resulted in the deaths of twenty people. But later on in the story the truth comes back to haunt them because they are the ones who end up being accused for witchc ....

.... old man. The characters show by their expressions what kind of leader Creon is. When Creon is telling Haemon that he is going to kill Antigone, Haemon says, “…But a wise man is flexible, has much to learn without the loss of dignity…” (p.222). Creon doesn’t listen and Haemon says, “A one man state is no state at all.” (p.224). Once Creon hears this he lashed out in frustration and runs out into the palace. Later, while talking to Tiresias about how Polyneices’ punishment had no purpose because he was already punished since he was dead. Creon strongly disagreed with Tiresias and got angry when Tiresias said, “…He is a fool, a proved and stubborn fo ....

.... In ancient Greece the people believed that if anything happened one of the god's had a reason for it. Each god was related to one specific thing like Poseidon being the god of the sea. They thought that if there was a tidal wave or a hurricane it was because Poseidon was angry at them. This is the basis for my assumption that Oedipus had no control over his fate. First of all, when Oedipus is just a baby his father, King Laius of Thebes, is told in an oracle that his own son will kill him. So, with the agreement of his wife, Jocasta, the baby's feet are pinioned, and it's given to a slave who is supposed to leave it to die on Mt. Cithaeron. However, the slave feels ....

.... can pass through solid walls painted to resemble tunnel entrances; others cannot. 8. Any violent rearrangement of feline matter is impermanent. 9. Everything falls faster than an anvil. 10. For every vengeance there is an equal and opposite revengeance. These laws are the laws of the Cartoon Universe. The Cartoon Universe is not a tangible substance, rather an exploration into imagination. It is this facet that makes this universe more appealing than our own. One is free to create and manipulate not only the physical actions of a character, but the mental behavior as well. If my recollection serves me correct, aside from hypnosis, there is nowhere else that this is ....

.... is wed, forcing the many suitors to Bianca to find a mate for Katherine in order for them to vie for Bianca's love. Many critics of the play condemn it for the blatant sexist attitude it has toward women but closer examination of the play and the intricacies of its structure reveal that it is not merely a story of how men should 'put women in their place'. The play is, in fact, a comedy about an assertive woman coping with how she is expected to act in the society of the late sixteenth century and of how one must obey the unwritten rules of a society to be accepted in it. Although the play ends with her outwardly conforming to the norms of society, this is in action only, ....

.... hand, your tongue: look like the innocent flower But be the serpent under't." This urging causes Macbeth to possess Œblack and deep desires', which lead him to murder the king. She takes it upon herself to pressure him and therefore, her bold character is revealed. Macbeth's intentions would have been less serious if his wife was not more anxious than he was. She, more than her husband, is to blame for the death of King Duncan, due to her relentless pursuit of power and authority. Lady Macbeth is a heartless fiend with an savage disregard for life. This is evident in the manner in which she downplays the murder of Duncan to her husband: ....