Essays on Deception

Deception is a rather popular theme within Shakespeare’s plays. In The Merchant of Venice, deception is something that is used for various purposes; to be harmful, protective, or for personal gain. Shylock uses deception when Antonio asks to borrow money. He agrees to lend him…

Dudley Clarke Deception has always been a part of wartime, and has changed greatly over time. During World War II a British soldier named Dudley Clarke who would transform the art of military deception so much that he would become known as the great British…

Guy De Maupassant’s short story, The Jewelry is not only is a realistic fiction, but truly questions the nature of deception, whether it is always beneficial to know the truth, and whether if living with lies actually contributes to people’s happiness. It was written in…

Deception is a Sure Thing Love is composed of a balance between two individuals, where both should find themselves equally giving and taking from the relationship. However, when this equilibrium turns lopsided, the repercussions gradually become unbearable. “Sure Thing,” written by David Ives, uses repetition…