It is said that “To be betrayed by ones own blood is unforgivable and one must get revenge.” Betrayal plays a very important role in the Shakespeare’s play‚ Hamlet. Throughout the play‚ Hamlet is betrayed by his own mother‚ Gertrude. She betrays her son and her late-husband‚ the king by immediately marrying Claudius‚ the king’s own brother. Hamlets girlfriend‚ the lady Ophelia‚ even breaks the heart of the prince and deludes him. Even Hamlet betrays several people: he misleads Horatio‚ his friend
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Niccolo Ammaniti’s novel I’m not scared demonstrates how a lust for something greater‚ the quest for greener pastures can lead one to disregard their morality‚ yet at the same time it illustrates how a strong character can overcome such desires in order to achieve a higher sense of rectitude. The secluded impoverished hamlet of Aqua Traverse and the adults that inhabit it are representations that portray the flaw within the human spirit‚ the flaw of an overriding need for something greater. In a
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Critique of the “Scared Straight Program” The program established in the 1970s‚ called Scared Straight is used throughout the United States as a means of deterring juvenile crime. This program consists of youth that are at risk visiting adult prisons‚ the youth then have contact with prisoners to hear about the life and reality of being locked up from inmates (Slowikowski‚ 2011). The programs can involve tours of the facility‚ living the life of a prisoner for a full day‚ aggressive “in-your-face”
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“Medea can be forgiven for her rage but not her calculation” Medea’s rage is a result of Jason’s betrayal‚ and with both desire and passion‚ it prompts her calculation- causing her to commit unimaginable crimes. Her rage is forgivable‚ yet her actions that follow are contemptible. Jason’s betrayal is recurring throughout the novel‚ and as it progresses‚ Medea’s fury worsens also. When Jason claims “he has acted like a true friend” to Medea and his children‚ Medea reacts angrily‚ knowing that
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Betrayal is a disloyalty action that one individual casts out the selfishness and puts it higher the good will. The betrayal is born from the greediness that blinds human’s perception that leads them to disheartened actions . In Shakespeare’s Hamlet‚ the betrayal of Claudius to Hamlet’s father reveals the theme of autonomy‚ appearance vs. reality and revenge. Create something from nothing‚ Claudius succeed put himself to throne after taking Hamlet’s father out. He decides his fate to be with his
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their lives of being condemned a witch‚ while others take advantage of those fears. Consequentially‚ people will resort to anything to avert such shame‚ including betrayal. In The Crucible‚ three types of betrayals are evident: betrayal of oneself‚ religion‚ and community. Betrayal of community is the most evident instance of betrayal in Salem because of the idea of a broken community. Everyone in Salem is accusing one another of witchcraft for fear of being condemned. Therefore‚ this action is
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Unit 1 Outcome 1 ‘Reading & Responding’ On completion of this unit the student should be able to identify and discuss key aspects of a set text‚ and to construct a response in written form Text ‘I’m Not Scared’ –Niccolo Ammaniti Mark Students will be awarded a mark out of 30 Duration 75 minutes (one period in class) SAC Task Details: * SAC will be in Week begining Friday 15 March * Students will be given two topics‚ they are to choose ONE and indicate it clearly on the
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In William Shakespeare’s Hamlet‚ Shakespeare uses the consequences and deaths thrust upon his characters to convey that a betrayal of one’s trust can lead to negative consequences. By having his characters suffer through many tragedies‚ such as insanity or losing someone‚ Shakespeare reinforces his point with his main subjects. Claudius was most prominent example of this sad truth. Everything terrible that happened throughout the story was caused‚ whether directly or indirectly‚ by his cruel deed
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In Niccolo Ammaniti’s masterpiece‚ I’m Not Scared‚ we explore the plight of human endeavour against all odds. We learn of the climate and poverty that makes the inhabitants of Acqua Traverse victims of circumstance‚ and ultimately drives them to persecute other people in the continuous pursuit of money and exceptional livelihoods. Clearly‚ Michele is not the only victim in Ammaniti’s text‚ but it is through his endless determination to restore justice that ultimately demonstrates his morality‚ and
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renowned Kenyan playwright‚ actor and producer. Betrayal in the City is a political play. The writer examines the problems of independence and freedom in post-colonial states in Africa. The play talks about military regimes that were common on the African continent after independence. Many of such regimes were later overthrown by coup de tats. Francis Imbuga’s major concern is betrayal at two levels‚ both at a personal and government level. Betrayal in the City shows a decay in morals‚ greed for power
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