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On the Value of Scepticism by Betrand Russell Complete explanation of the Essay alongside the original text A word about the author Sir Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) was and continues to be Britain’s foremost thinker. He was a mathematician, philosopher, writer, political activist and visionary. He …
The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare Explanation – Act II Prince of Morocco prepares to have a go at the puzzle of caskets that he must win to get Portia. He is a rather dark-complexioned man, but is well-built, and handsome. He enters in a …
The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare Explanation – Act III Act III, Scene 1 Salarino and Solanio get into a conversation. The prospect of Antonio facing an irreversible financial calamity cast a gloom on them. Salarino says he heard the news of one of Antonio’s …
The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare Questions and Answers Act I, Scene I Q1. Where Antonio’s friends have gathered, and what does he say about his sadness? Answer .. They are in a street in Venice where they generally meet. They all want to see …
The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare Explanation – Act I Act 1, Scene 1 Antonio, a wealthy merchant of Venice, made his riches through marine trade. On one occasion, he stands with his two friends, Salarino and Solanio. Antonio feels gloomy and somewhat dejected. He …
Of Friendship by Francis Bacon Complete explanation of the essay alongside the original text Original IT HAD been hard for him that spake it to have put more truth and untruth together in few words, than in that speech, Whatsoever is delighted in solitude, is …
Of Ambition by Francis Bacon Complete explanation of the essay alongside the original text Original Ambition is like choler; which is an humor that maketh men active, earnest, full of alacrity, and stirring, if it be not stopped. Explanation In medieval times, it was believed …
Of Marriage and Single Life by Francis Bacon Complete explanation of the essay alongside the original text Original HE that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune; for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief. Explanation A married man …
Of Anger by Francis Bacon Complete explanation of the essay alongside the original text Original TO SEEK to extinguish anger utterly, is but a bravery of the Stoics. Explanation Anger is so innate to human nature that to banish it altogether is but an exercise …
Of Death by Francis Bacon Complete explanation of the essay alongside the original text Original MEN fear death, as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children, is increased with tales, so is the other. Explanation Mortals dread death …