RICHARD II KEY LITERARY ELEMENTS SETTING Richard II is located in various parts of England and Wales.
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Evidence that Macbeth is becoming more like the witches.
Macbeth. Evidence that Macbeth is becoming more like the witches. Evidence that Macbeth is becoming more like the witches is that whenever Macbeth needs help he will go to the witches for help. Instead of trusting his wife. Also whenever he talks about something he talks like the witches. Also he always does whatever he can to make whatever prediction the witches make come true. As he thinks they are right about everything as they predicted that he would become king. And he has but not of natural means e.g. being next in line of the throne, but by killing this was due to what the witches had said so obviously the witches are not good for him and are not telling him what is going to happen fully. But briefly which is what made Macbeth kill Duncan in the first place. Clues that would have stopped Macbeth being tricked by the second set of predictions. Clues that would have stopped Macbeth being tricked by the second set of predictions are to that in the second set of apparitions said that 'Be bloody, bold and resolute; laugh to scorn the power of man, for none of women born shall harm Macbeth' which is saying be bloody and resolute and scorn the power of man and no one born from a women will harm Macbeth. Basically saying that in your path of leader ship kill any known threat and don't worry about it also that do so as no one can harm Macbeth. But then just before this
How important is the theme of conflict in the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
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How does shakespear use the character of macbeth to show the frailty of human nature.
How does shakespear use the character of macbeth to show the frailty of human nature. Story line: Macbeth, the main character is a brave and victorious general. he plays a key role in defeating a couple of invading armies; He is to be rewarded for this. However three witches meet him and make prophecies regarding him.: He will become thane of Cawdor and later king. Macbeth sees how the first prophecy of becoming thane becomes true, so encouraged by his wife he sets out to make the second part of the prophecy come true. In order to do this he is led on a path of multiple murder and deceit. To secure his position he eventually consults the witches again who falsely give him the impression he is invincible. This ultimately delves him to his end but not before he realises that he was tricked by the witches. The play opens with the three witches because Shakespeare is trying to draw the people's attention to the play because people at the time were interested in witchcraft. So in the opening the play with this scene he would attract their attention right away. But Shakespeare includes his own view of witch craft by making all the witches say. "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" What he is trying to say is that the witches do not distinguish between fair and foul and consider both to be accepted to achieve something. When Macbeth is first introduced to the audience it is in
"What do we learn about Leontes in Act 1? How does Shakespeare dramatically portray his character?"
"What do we learn about Leontes in Act 1? How does Shakespeare dramatically portray his character?" James De Vile - 2/10/01 Leontes is King of Sicilia and the main character of the play. However, as always in Shakespeare's tragedies, the would-be hero has a fatal flaw which leads to his downfall. This often takes a long time to surface and be obvious to the reader. But this play differs from other such plays, for example 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Othello'. Othello's fatal flaw is not truly apparent until act IV, when his jealousy first begins to surface, yet in a Winter's Tale, Leontes' paranoia is plain from the outset. We first notice something is amiss when Leontes enters for the second time in act I scene II, enquiring whether Polixenes is "won yet", and will stay. Leontes' wife, the Queen Hermione, proclaims that she has managed to win him over, something Polixenes dismissed earlier by saying "there is no tongue that moves, none, none i'th'world, So soon as yours could win me" (I.2.20-21) to Leontes. Leontes notices this and bluntly states "At my request he would not." This could well be the first sign of Leontes' paranoia. It shows that he sees a bonding between Hermione and Polixenes that enables her to persuade him to stay, where Leontes is powerless. The main blow for Leontes comes when Hermione offers Polixenes her hand: "...I have spoke to th'purpose twice:
How does the opening scene take its cue from the first quatrain of the prologue? Show how civil unrest develops from small beginnings until the prince intervenes.
How does the opening scene take its cue from the first quatrain of the prologue? Show how civil unrest develops from small beginnings until the prince intervenes. Two house holds both alike in dignity, (In fair Verona where we lay our scene) Break from ancient grudge to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. Scene one is supported by the prologue in many ways. In the first scene you see two apparently daring men, showing bravado in the way of the Montague'. There discussion starts as a petty match of vaunting, little do they know that it will soon escalate. This takes its cue from the prologue because it says in the prologue that these two families hold an ancient grudge against each other. In scene one the Capulets the scorn the Montague woman with insults, and boastful threats of rape, and the cutting off of one's head. He also refers to them as 'Dogs from the house of Montague' which is obviously an un-gentlemanly and scornful comment. Puns are also used in an offensive way in this part of the scene. Shakespeare uses the words 'carry coals' in a double meaning, he uses it in the sense of being a miner, and in the sense of carrying insult. He uses the word 'collier' as in a dishonest person, but a collier also happens to be a breed of dog, he uses the word 'collar' which can obviously mean the garment about ones neck, but can also mean, to seize, or it
Analyse act 1 scene 1 of the tempest
Analyse the Tempest scene in Act 1, Scene 1. In act 1 scene 1, Shakespeare opens the play with a big storm, The Tempest. It is a very dramatic opening and automatically captures the reader's interest. Many of the characters are also introduced in this scene; this allows the reader to create first impressions of the characters which are often the lasting impressions. The first seen is vitally important in catching and holding the attention of an audience in any play. Shakespeare had very limited resources to work with. He used a bare stage and still managed to create a scene of realism. He does this through the language and style of his writings he gives to the individual characters, and also the very few stage directions. His language gives us clues on how the characters should act and their personalities in order to create a scene of realism, Nay, good, be patient From the very first time we hear Gonzalo speak we are assured of his peace-keeping qualities. The commas Shakespeare uses create gaps in the speech and indicate to the audience that Gonzalo is a laid back character, as opposed to Sebastian, A pox o'your throat, you bawling, blasphemous, incharitable dog. These are the first words spoken by Sebastian and so we immediately see he is not a very nice character and does not like to be told what to do. The way in which Shakespeare uses his language to convey
With close reference to scenes 1 and 3 in act 1 explore the role significance of the witches in the play so far
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Act I, scene i summary
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Who is to blame for the deaths of tybalt and mercutio?
Who do you think is most to blame for the deaths of Tybalt and Mercutio? The deaths of Tybalt and Mercutio occur in Act 3 Scene 1. The scene begins with Benvolio and Mercutio talking. Benvolio is trying to persuade Mercutio to leave because, if the Capulets are around, there would be trouble e.g. "I pray thee good Mercutio let's retire". Benvolio is used by Shakespeare as a peacemaker, he will not argue or upset anybody and will not side with anyone as he is neither Capulet or Montague, he is, however, Romeo's friend. When Tybalt enters, he is very confident and obviously thought greatly of himself. He was looking for Romeo whom he wants to fight. Mercutio was teasing Tybalt because of his name, Tibalt was a cat in an old story so he calls Tybalt a "rat-catcher" and "king of cats". Later, when Romeo appears, he doesn't want to fight because he and Tybalt are now related. This is called dramatic irony, as we know Romeo has married Juliet but the other characters don't. Mercutio and Tybalt end up fighting and, as Romeo tries to stop the fight, Tybalt stabs Mercutio. He dies after being accidentally wounded under Romeo's arm. Because of this Romeo seeks revenge and kills Tybalt. Romeo realises there will be trouble so he runs away. The Prince and Lord and Lady Capulet and Montague arrive to find out what's happened. Benvolio explains and the Prince banishes Romeo from Verona.
