The idea of “hubris,” apparent in Percy Shelley’s poem “Ozymandias,” forms a connection between “Ozymandias,” William Shakespeare’s play, “Macbeth,” the novel “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding and Bryce Courtenay’s “The Power of One.” All four texts incorporate a significant idea of hubris. In “Ozymandias,” Percy Shelley incorporates alliteration, personification, and an adjective to […]

Name: Ralph Appearance: Fair hair. Male. Young. Taller than Piggy. Past childhood. Boxer’s build. Language:  Origins: Relationships: With Piggy (intellect and reason): Co-operative relationship                                                                       […]

Describe at least one important object in the written text. Explain why that object was important. In the novel “Lord of the Flies,” by William Golding, social hierarchy is a significant aspect of the text, supported by the use of the conch shell. The plot follows a group of British schoolboys (aged approximately 6-12) who […]

Allegory – a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. Themes: Civilisation – fragile Civil / Social Division Power Violence Humanity & Moral Decay Time, place, social setting, atmosphere: Set during World War 2 on a deserted island in the middle of the Pacific. […]

Noun Phrases:  She crawled through a tangle of bushes, the long, blonde hair upon her head catching on every stray twig. Laughing, she turned around to face her equally jovial pursuer. The cold, winter air surrounded the two friends, leaving its mark on them by way of red noses and numb fingers. “A sentence is […]

Within the city’s boundaries lay the truth. Upon the bridge, they waited for me. Beyond the bridge, my sense of security abandoned me. Behind its false facade was a layer of vulnerability. Between the cities I was safe, protected by the bridge’s unprejudiced judgment. Above the water, below the clouds; that was my safe haven. […]

“How does Shakespeare use language to reinforce his ideas in Macbeth?” Idea: Ambition Language Examples:  Metaphor Use of Meter Repetition Alliteration Connect to question, provide insight, supply examples In the tragedy Macbeth, the idea of challenging stereotypes is a recurring theme. Shakespeare demonstrates it a number of times throughout the text although it is translated […]

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow (1) Creeps in this petty pace from day to day (2) To the last syllable of recorded time. (3) Time and the passing of time is a whole lot of nothingness. And all our yesterdays have lighted fools (4) The way to dusty death. (5) Out, […]

Pathetic Fallacy: When the natural world or setting appears to respond to/reflect the human events. eg. The use of rain/storms in movies when something bad or sad has happened. Dramatic Irony: When the audience knows something that characters do not.

“Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here. And fill me from the crown to the toe top-full of direst cruelty! Make thick my blood; stop up the access and passage to remorse…” Statement: Lady Macbeth often uses elaborate metaphors to portray her ideas. Example: When willing herself to muster up the courage […]