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Understanding Charles Dickens: Humor, Irony, and Language Play

Explore the world of Charles Dickens through his unique humor, irony, and language play. Delve into his novels categorized as Comedies of Manners and Comedies of Humours, with a focus on the diverse characters he created. Discover how Dickens skillfully evokes strong emotions to tackle serious theme

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Influence of Ancient Greeks on Modern Society

Ancient Greeks significantly impacted the world through innovations in government, medicine, language, and more. Their contributions, such as democracy, the theory of humours, and the spread of Greek ideas by figures like Alexander the Great, continue to influence modern society. By exploring their

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Beliefs and Influences in Elizabethan Era

Elizabethans believed in the connection between health, temperament, and the four humours - yellow bile, black bile, phlegm, and blood - each associated with specific personality traits. They also linked star signs to body parts and embraced the divine order of the chain of being, respecting the hie

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Insights into Oscar Wilde and "The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde, a renowned author with a unique flair for wit and humor, delved into societal issues in his works like "The Importance of Being Earnest." This play, a farcical comedy, explores themes such as marriage, class distinctions, and the roles of women in society. Wilde's perspective on life, w

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