... his actions demands that he forgo any illusion of finding comfort where he once found rest. The innocence of slumber invites comparisons to the vulnerable damsel in distress. The dream or nightmare can become the predatory interloper imposing itself on the unsuspecting consciousness when it has no defense. In The Tempest, Prospero's ultimate control over his daughter is shown by his ability to put her to sleep ... at will. Patriarchal transgressions are an important underline theme on Gothic literature. Certainly many other of Shakepeare's plays pivot on the ... . He rules Caliban and A...

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... , it Can inspire Us to do and say Beautiful and wonderful things. However, as with all things concerning our fragile human minds, Love has the Potential to be very, very dangeous. To fall In Love is to play a game of emotional Russian roulette - You Could walk away from ... Love Better, braver, And Happier than before - or, You Could Be shot in the head, In this case with the bullet called "Madness". Madness, Or Insanity, is inherent in all beings. All of us Live In Constant Danger of decending into Madness ... The Raven Replies Negatively - as he always does. The final Two Verses outlin...

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