How and why does the character of Scrooge change?
How and why does the character of Scrooge change? In this essay, I am going to analyse the changes in the character of Scrooge in the novel 'A Christmas Carol'. 'A Christmas Carol' is the story of how Ebenezer Scrooge changed from a moneygrabbing man who cared for, and was cared for by, no one, to a caring, loving and generous individual. This story was written by the esteemed writer Charles Dickens, and after being published in 1843, 'A Christmas Carol' became one of his most famous pieces of literature. The story deals extensively with one of Dickens' perennial themes - poverty, and its causes and effects; however the origins of this story lie in Dickens' anger about how society was developing - an everyone for himself attitude. To achieve my aim in showing how and why the character of Scrooge changed, I will analyse his behaviour at the start of the novel, and at the end, while commenting on how and why any changes in his character occur. Dickens uses a variety of language to enable the reader to build up a distinctive image of Scrooge at the very beginning of the story. Dickens uses a list-like format to define every detail about Scrooge. Scrooge is described as a "squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner!" The repeated, rhythmic use of verbs, which are all negative, and onomatopoeic phrases, emphasises the harshness,
As You Like It by William Shakespeare: Essay Question
Q. To what extent is the Forest of Arden an ideal place A. The Forest of Arden at first glance, is a country life of arcadian contentment, rustic tranquility, a 'golden world' in all its glory. A place to while away the hours like, 'the old Robin Hood of England.' And so is portrayed and backed up with the seemingly content Duke Senior and his merry men. Duke Senior praises the effects of Arden on him stating its different virtues in the forms of a healer, a nurturer and a counselor. Its effects on the people who come from the court are drastic if not almost instantaneous and bring out some unique aspect of their personality which is not yet known. For Oliver and Duke Frederick, there is an almost impossible change for the better as Duke Frederick 'is converted both from enterprise and from the world.' Furthermore the previously non-existent bond of brotherly love is created between Orlando and Oliver which in turn leads to Oliver's 'conversion.' In Rosalind's case, the Forest provides a source of unimaginable freedom to express herself without the barriers of court conventions (though this may be the result of the disguise alone). It is the place where she can love Orlando without the strict rules and regulations that governed her previous residence. Likewise Orlando is provided an escape from his brother' oppression where he can leisurely convey his love for
What does Shakespeare show us about Father Daughter relationships?
What does Shakespeare show us about Father Daughter relationships? Relationships have played a crucial role throughout our history. One of the most important being the relationship between a father and his daughter. They are still brought to our attention today in society. You only have to switch on your television to a soap opera to witness a father daughter relationship. They often form a stereotypical father daughter relationship of an over protective father and a timid and complacent daughter. It's amazing to think that even in Shakespearean times father daughter relationships were still as important however due to modern civil rights and equality for all, some of the significance is lost on a modern audience. One of the more obvious points Shakespeare shows in Romeo and Juliet is that in their time Daughters were not considered as important as men in society. This is shown when Paris asks Capulet if he can marry Juliet. If Juliet was considered as important then Paris would have asked her to marry him not asked her father. This is also shown when Capulet over reacts when Juliet refuses to marry Paris. He becomes unreasonable and verbally bullies Juliet "Hang thee young baggage, disobedient wretch!... My fingers itch. Wife, we scarce thought us blessed That god had sent us but this only child; But now I see this one is too much, And that we have a curse in
Compare and contrast the relationship between Hal and Henry IV and the relationship between Hal and Falstaff
3rd Draft Compare and contrast the relationship between Hal and Henry IV and the relationship between Hal and Falstaff Targets Your plan is well thought out Nader and leads to a well supported argument. You need to work on your style - in places it is excellent (see 1) but in other places it becomes informal or reads like more like a speech. Try to keep your tone even and formal to lend weight to your argument. Planning Paragraph one: Introduction to the argument. Paragraph two: Point 1 -Falstaff is like a father figure to Hal. Quotes - '...This chair shall be my state, this dagger my/sceptre, and this cushion my crown.' (2.4.312-313) - 'Do thou stand for my father...' (1.2.64) +explain Paragraph three: Point 2 -Hal is to end his friendship with Falstaff. Quotes - Falstaff '...Banish/plump Jack, and banish all the world.' Hal 'I do, I will' (2.4.397-399) - 'That villainous abominable misleader of youth, Falstaff,...' (2.4.383) +explain Paragraph four: Point 3 - Hal has a strong relationship with his father. Quotes - 'I shall hereafter, my thrice-gracious lord,' (3.2.93) - 'Be bold to tell you that I am your son,' (3.2.134) +explain Paragraph five: Point 4 -Henry IV cares a lot more for his son than once portrayed. Quotes - 'As thou art to this hour was Richard then' (3.2.94) - 'Why, Harry, do I tell thee of my foes,' (3.2.122) +explain Paragraph
He may be entertaining, he may be clever, but Falstaff is morally repulsive and Hal should be having nothing to do with him. Discuss this comment fully with relation to Henry IV part one
"He may be entertaining, he may be clever, but Falstaff is morally repulsive and Hal should be having nothing to do with him." Discuss this comment fully with relation to Henry IV part one Throughout Henry IV part 1 Falstaff introduces and sustains most, if not all of the comic value of this play. Though primarily a humorous figure, Falstaff still exemplifies a kind of depth common to Shakespeare's complicated comedy. However, how is it, when his actions would repulse many in both a modern and medieval context, we find ourselves so attracted to him. This is perhaps a naïve and unanswerable question; most of the audience however, are so compelled to this '...huge hill of flesh' (2.4.202) that they completely ignore the abhorrence of his banter. It is in fact believed that the Queen of England requested the making of 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' which is a Shakespearian comedy that revolves around the character of Falstaff. Whether this is true or not, it still shows how this lovable oaf seems to escape trouble through his expressions. It illustrates his immeasurable popularity with people of all ages and of all fields to the extent that a man may escape inexorable situations. Whether any of this should actually affect his relationship with the prince is a different story. Falstaff and Hal have an exceptionally strong relationship from the start of the play and it is somewhat
How does Shakespeare entertain his audience then & now in The Two Gentlemen of Verona?
How does Shakespeare entertain his audience - then & now - in 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona'? Introduction Shakespeare writes many plays and poems and many people believe that his play, 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' (TGoV), was the first play to be ever written by Shakespeare, partly because it shares the plot elements of romantic narrative. In this essay, I am going to show you the many ways in which Shakespeare entertains his audience in TGoV; in his time - then - and in our time - now. Dramatic irony I think one of the most entertaining features Shakespeare uses is dramatic irony. This is very effective as the audience may feel stressed or annoyed because they feel it is not right and that the characters should know. It also emphasizes the limited nature of human understanding, through the characters, and causes the reader to pause or reflect on a certain moment. The use of dramatic irony creates humour; this makes the play work well, allowing the characters relationship to work better. One of the biggest of dramatic irony in this play is the fact that Julia is going undercover, dressed as a page called Sebastian. It was so that she could meet with Proteus, her love whom has sworn total devotion to her ("" - ). They, Julia and her beloved (Proteus), had also exchanged rings with each other to make sure they will always remember one another and swear they would stay
Trace the Development of Richard of Gloucester's Character and
Trace the Development of Richard of Gloucester's Character and Political Ambitions. The character of Richard of Gloucester changes greatly throughout the course of Henry VI part Three. He grows more selfish, and his political ideas become twisted with the thought of himself becoming monarch. At the beginning of the play, Richard is very much in support of his father the Duke of York. He sits with his father at the throne which they have captured and defends his brothers and father. Throughout the play he is a murderous character. In his speech in act three, scene two, starting on line 124, Richard speaks of empowering himself on the throne and killing off not only his enemies, but everyone who stands between him and the crown. At the start of the speech he talks about his plan as if it is a distant fantasy that he knows he cannot complete, referring to "the crown, being so far off," but by the end of the speech he is convinced that he will do it, or at least die trying, with the words "Can I do this, and cannot get a crown?/ Tut, were it farther off, I'll pluck it down.", meaning even if the crown was harder to obtain, Richard would still attempt to get it. He talks of killing his brother the duke of Clarence, his other brother the king, and Edward Duke of York. Richard believes himself cursed by God for his body being misshapen, but wants to claim the crown as a sort of
Women's Roles During The Shakespearean Era
The Role of Women during Shakespearean Times Did you know that women were not allowed on the Renaissance English stage during the Shakespearean Era? In fact, women were played by young men and boys. Many plays told tales of the hardships women faced in relationships as well as wives who were greatly tested. Women did not begin to appear on stage until around the 17th century. In addition to theatre, women were deprived of several other things such as a proper education, the right to vote, and the opportunity to hold office. Although women were not allowed a formal education, several women, such as Queen Elizabeth had private tutors beginning at the age of five. Some of the languages they learned were Latin, Italian, Greek and French. Also, women were not permitted to enter professions in law, medicine, and politics. Instead, most women worked in domestic services as cooks, maids, etc. They were also allowed to write literature, several of which were religious or translations. An example of a woman recognized for her literary works during the Shakespearean era was Mary Sidney Herbert. Mary Sidney, who was the “Countess of Pembroke”, was born in England on October 27, 1561, and died on September 25, 1621. She was educated at home where she learned to speak fluently in French, Italian, Latin, and Greek. With the exception of Queen Elizabeth, Mary was known to be the most
An inspector calls essay
In this essay I have been asked to find out " how priestly uses language and dramatic techniques to create tension and suspense in act one of An inspector calls " and I may use information from act 2 and 3 to support my evidence. Even before the play starts in the stage directions they're putting on a front because it says that they're celebrating a special occasion but they are arguing throughout the play, at the start of the play tension begins to build when Sheila uses " mock aggressiveness" towards Gerald. A little further down the page Sheila uses a manor that is " half serious, half playful ". Another example of tension also on page through is at the bottom of the page where Sheila cuts into Eric's sentence and then Mrs B cuts over Sheila then changes the subject. These build tension because it creates frustration and anger amongst the characters. On page 10 there is a big moment of suspense when the play has a stop because they " hear the sharp ring of a front door bell" and "Birling stops to listen" this creates a confused and frustrated impact on the audience because it draws them in and makes them want to keep watching to find out who it is at the door. On page eleven as the inspector enters even though he is a small man he "creates at once an impression of massiveness" and then he talks in really short straight to the point sentences. The inspector creates