Macbeth

Introduction Ambition is a parasite that exists in everyone. It can be benign or malignant – building one up or tearing one down. Shakespeare wrote the play Macbeth in the early 1600s. Macbeth – the main character and the play’s namesake – suffered from the tragic flaw of ambition. Throughout the plot, Macbeth’s original ambition … More Macbeth

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre is an outstanding classic taught in high schools across America, and yet it somehow gives too little and too much at the same time. Here’s a Little Context Charlotte Bronte, born April 21, 1816, in Yorkshire, England, wrote Jane Eyre including several pieces of her own life in the story. Charlotte’s father was … More Jane Eyre

Pride & Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice is a romance novel set in the regency era of Britain. Accordingly, the characters are bound to strict social conventions. The story follows the lives of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy as they realize their own flawed natures and learn to love each other despite societal norms holding them back. Pride and … More Pride & Prejudice