Danny Hollweg

Satan has several different reactions here, as he and Beelzebub converse and ponder their plight in Hell. They have fallen after the war in heaven and his first reaction is a sense of remorse, even...

First thing is to be sure you understand the structure of the poem. I've included a link to the enotes study guide on "Ancient Mariner" that will definitely help you. Knowing that the mariner is...

Remember that Hamletactually starts out as a highly political play. Barnardo and Marcellus and Horatio are all on watch in the opening act. The reason for which Horatio explains that "...young...

There would actually be some debate as to whether or not the play's climax lies in this final Act. Some would say the murder of Duncan is climactic, since it demonstrates the moment of immorality...

There are plenty of moments that deal with Lady Macbeth acting manly or masculine, or wishing she were the man in the relationship. Her husband is the brave warrior, but she exhibits a strength to...

Remember, a thesis statement is the controlling idea or argument for your essay. Be sure to have: 1) the author's last name; 2) the title of the piece; 3) the concept (in your case, Ambition); 4)...

Remember that a thesis is you controlling statement for your essay. It is essentially the complex sentence that states your argument and typically appears at the end of your introduction, however...

Let's first think about Light and Dark, essentially good and evil, but we also have to consider the geography and climate when it comes to these motifs. Think about Macbeth and how he goes about...

Remember that one of the thematic topics Macbeth centers on is this notion of ambition and how ambition can unravel a life and lead to destruction and downfall. This question is similar to asking...

"Till that Bellona's bridegroom, lapped in proof..." (I.2.62). The messenger, Ross, here is describing Macbeth's bravery and prowess on the battlefield, comparing him to the husband of the Roman...

The easiest place to find this quote from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is in Act One, Scene 3. Here, Lady Capulet asks the nurse to call for Juliet, so that she might speak with her about getting...

An appropriation might include seeing Goldilocks as a thief, which she essentially is. She breaks and enters, steals food, cases the house, and gets caught in the act, but is able to escape. So...