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    imagination with vision‚ touch and smell. The words say one thing but mean another. This example is demonstrated when she writes “I have prepared a cunning triumph” (Line 4) this is describing some sort of victory that the preparer has set out to achieve. The question is what is the goal? If looked at a bit closely it can be perceived that the “cunning triumph” is to win her intent over with an old recipe passed on from her Great Aunt. “Spices and herbs sealed in a porcelain jar” (lines 5-6) sounds

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    Hermes

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    diplomacy‚ trade‚ thievery‚ language‚ writing‚ persuasion‚ cunning wiles‚ athletic contests‚ gymnasiums‚ astronomy‚ and astrology.” (Aaron J. Atsma). Hermes is well rounded in many activities and is knowledgeable as well as inventive. Hermes is the son of Zeus and Maia and is often depicted with winged shoes‚ a winged hat and a caduceus. Hermes is predominantly seen as a benevolent messenger and helper to the gods‚ but is also recognized as a cunning prankster and thief. “He was employed by the gods

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    therefore misled by Iago’s representation of Othello Iago stands a typical Machiavellian antagonist of Shakespeare’s‚ however his motives for revenge are distinctly complex‚ with the line of envy and justified hatred indistinguishably blurred. His cunning scenarios and therefore his motives for such‚ stem from wounded pride in relation to Cassio’s promotion over his own‚ “One Michael Cassio… That never set a squadron in the field”‚ underlying suspicion over Othello and wife Emilia’s relationship “Till

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    Puppetry in Pakistan Theatre and Performing Arts In order to understand and appreciate culture‚ beauty and art one has to study theatre and performing arts. It develops ones personality and teaches you how to critically analyze things. One of the oldest and most important art forms depicting a countries culture is its theatre. The word theatre is derived from the Greek word theatron which means‚ "Place of seeing". As a performing art it focuses entirely on live performers creating a self contained

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    Satan: the Unsung Hero?

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    the Great Books March 5‚ 2013 Satan: The Unsung Hero? Having the title of a hero has changed substantially over the centuries‚ but throughout all of the changes a few things have stood strong. Passion‚ strength‚ determination‚ leadership‚ and cunning all have passed the test of time‚ and oddly enough John Milton’s character of Satan in Paradise Lost has all of these attributes. Is it possible that Satan may be viewed as a hero? Throughout the story‚ Satan shows strong characteristics of an epic

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    Byronic Hero

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    Frankenstein fits the description of the Byronic Hero or if he embodies more of the traits of the other heroes. What about Captain Walton and the Monster? Characteristics of The Byronic Hero: • high level of intelligence and perception • cunning and able to adapt • sophisticated and educated • self-critical and introspective • mysterious‚ magnetic and charismatic • struggling with integrity • power of seduction and sexual attraction • social and sexual dominance

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    The following stanza speaks about the language barriers between the persona and the people in the society around them. It is stated that “words tumble over‚ a cunning tripwire on the tongue.” This could be referring to how the persona’s unusual accent may be heard significantly when they say some words. The use of the word “cunning” suggests that the language that the person is trying to speak is tricking them. This use of anthropomorphism when describing the “tripwire” suggests that it is not

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    this point of time‚ he’s gullible because he easily convinced despite Iago has no evidence. Played by jealousy. Foreshadows his downfall later From this scene‚ we can see that Iago true nature‚ cunning. He has the mind and ability to set up a puppy play in front of his superior (Manipulative‚ Cunning‚ Smart) Different to the person who perceives him‚ this is IRONIC to what other people call him or see him (honest Iago) - Desdemona helps Cassio (significance): This shows that Desdemona is still

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    Likewise‚ the author again describes the hunt for the evasive and cunning fox on the third day with paralleled language to the encounters between Sir Gawain and Lady B. When Lady B. finally learns that Gawain will not fall for her seduction tricks‚ she offers to give him gifts‚ a test of Gawain’s true valor. She offers

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    an earthquake to swallow a town.. Tell me how long it takes to prepare the earthquake?”(167). This is an example of how revenge can be a swift‚ but good revenge can take a long time to prepare. Not only does the reader remember Madame Defarge as a cunning revolutionary‚ but also as a patient avenger. Madame Defarge get a chance at revenge when they find a captured wealthy man who despises peasants and once said that they should all be eating grass. When they find him Madame Defarge is struck with joy

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