William Faulkner once said, "The best literature is about the universal truth such as love, honor, pride, compassion, and sacrifice." I wholeheartedly agree with this statement. Love, honor, pride, compassion, and sacrifice are the key elements for great literature both new and old. These elements keep the story intriguing and helps keep the reader thriving for more. For several reasons "The best literature is about the universal truth such as love, honor, pride, compassion, and sacrifice" is revealed through Macbeth by William Shakespeare and Animal Farm by George Orwell through the use of several literary devices.
Macbeth by William Shakespeare reveals the quote through conflict and irony. Three witches prophesied to Macbeth that he will be king. His first conflict is that he must make a sacrifice. To kill a friend, King Duncan, in order to take the throne. The witches also prophesied that Banquo's sons will be king, thus begins Macbeth's second conflict. He must have his best......
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