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,
How does Shakespeare build dramatic tension
How does Shakespeare build dramatic tension? Shakespeare wrote the Merchant of Venice, it is one of Shakespeare's less known plays because the original manuscripts were lost but the play did re-surface in the 1600s. In Shakespeare's time there was only one Jew in England, he name was Rodrigo Lopez. He was the Queen's Physician and was only half Jew. He was tried and executed. Shakespeare probably never met a Jew so he may have got his attitudes towards Jews from his experiences of them; he may also have got ideas and inspiration from the one other play about Jews at the time called `The Jew of Malta'. Christopher Marlowe who was a contempary of Shakespeare wrote it. Marlowe was stabbed to death in a pub. This play was a controversial play when it was written and it still is now. It was controversial in Shakespeare's time because Jew's were not well liked and this is supported by the fact that the only Jew in England was executed. This play is arguably even more controversial now because we live in a post-holocaust world. The holocaust changed people's views towards Jews because they were treated like sub-humans and they were massacred by the millions. The genre of this play is hard to decide because in Shakespeare's time it would have been a comedy because people would have wanted to see Shylock lose everything because he was a Jew but now it is more of a tragedy because
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
In As You Like It Act 1 scene 2 and Act 2 scene 3 how far do you think Orlando is a hero?
Elisha 21.4.09 In Act 1 scene 2 and Act 2 scene 3 how far do you think Orlando is a hero? Orlando is the central protagonist in William Shakespeare's play 'As You like It'. His involvement in the major continuous plot displays his characteristics and traits clearly. This essay will explore how far Orlando can be considered a hero, to what extent he is a conventional hero and how Shakespeare's stagecraft conveys Orlando as heroic in Act 1 scene 2 and Act 2 scene 3. Before it is possible to deduce if Orlando's characteristics promote him into being a hero, it is necessary to have prior comprehension of what exactly the term hero means, and the necessary traits possessed for heroism. Personally, I believe a hero to be someone of distinguished courage or ability. Heroes are often admired, and regarded as a model or ideal. Throughout 'As You Like It', Shakespeare portrays Orlando as a possessor of these qualities, however, in Act 1 scene 2 and Act 2 scene 3, these qualities are extensively evident. The pre-eminent aspect of Orlando that expresses his heroism is his use of language. Generally heroes are not just conveyed as heroic externally but also by their internal, invisible characteristics. Strong, muscular frames and handsome, pulchritudinous faces will capture an
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 present the two different worlds of Court life and the rural idyll of the 'Golden Age' in As You Like It?
How does Shakespeare present the two different worlds of Court life and the rural idyll of the 'Golden Age' in As You Like It? As You Like It is a pastoral piece of literature and this form of literature thrives on the contrast between life in the city and life in the country. Typically, it suggests that the oppression from the Court can be remedied by a trip into the country's therapeutic woods which in this case refers to the Forest of Arden and that a person's sense of balance and rightness can be restored by the uncorrupted shepherds and shepherdesses. This restored rightness enables one to return to the Court a better person. In this play the character of whom this affects is Oliver de Boys Although Shakespeare tests the bounds of these conventions, the shepherdess Audrey as an example, is neither articulate nor pure. He begins As You Like It by establishing the city/country dichotomy on which the pastoral mood depends. The play ends with Shakespeare reminding us that life in the country is solely a temporary affair. I have gathered this because as the characters prepare to return to life at court, they do not rank the country over Court or vice versa, but instead they suggest a delicate balance between the two as too much of one thing is seen as being negative. They give the impression that the simplicity of the forest provides shelter from the strains of Court life,
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
Discuss the different types of love in Act 3 of As You Like It
Discuss the different types of love in Act 3 of As You Like It Rebecca Lau In Act 3, Shakespeare portraits love in different characters' point of views, also showing the different ways love can be expressed in. Orlando and Silvius both express their love openly, not fear of embarrassments. Touchstone's love is very realistic; Phoebe's way of express is very childish; and Rosalind's words are very self-contradicting. Touchstone's point of view of a "wife" is a tool that can be replaced or thrown away at any time. Just from the excuse he gave from not having a proper wedding "for he is not like to marry me well and, not being well married, it will be a good excuse for me hereafter to leave my wife", it can show that he doesn't really value this marriage and is already thinking about divorcing before they are even married. Also from the reason he gave about the marriage is just "by so much is a horn more precious than to want", we can tell how he sees Audrey as a person. Audrey in Touchstone's eyes can be seen as an object or just a releasing of sexual needs, he is not respecting her in any point. As a professional jester, people usually imagine them as very naïve and stupid, but in a contrast to Orlando from a noble family, he acts more mature and is more realistic. By using big difference in status, Shakespeare shows that the way of thinking is actually not affected by
How does Shakespeare present the two different worlds of court life and the rural idyll of the Golden Age in As You Like It
How does Shakespeare present the 2 different worlds of court life and the rural idyll of the "Golden Age" in As You Like It In Shakespeare's play As You Like It Shakespeare presents the two different worlds of court life and the country life by making the court a place of corruption. With People like Oliver and his attempt to Burn Orlando alive in his stable and getting Charles the wrestler to kill Orlando in a wrestling match "And this night he means to burn the lodging where you use to lie, and you within it. If he fail of that, he will have other means to cut you off." This also shows that the court can be a very violent place if you are in a bad position. Whereas the country is a place of peace and perfection as Duke Senior and his lords comment upon "Hath not old custom made this life more sweet than that of painted pomp" That shows that the court is a place of happiness but material happiness, and that the country is a place of real happiness. This is also a reference to the golden age,the golden age was a time when people believed that the world was timeless with no seasons,and people thought that food never grew, it was just there and nobody aged. In the Shakespearian times people tended to write about the golden age. Also another reference to the golden age in this case was when Orlando responds to Rosalind saying "there is no clock in the forest" there are
What is John Proctor? I am no saint; for me it is fraud. I am not that man. Explore Millers Presentation of Proctor in The Crucible. How far do you agree with Proctors Analysis of himself?
'What is John Proctor? I am no saint; for me it is fraud. I am not that man." Explore Miller's Presentation of Proctor in The Crucible. How far do you agree with Proctor's Analysis of himself? In 1962, Salem was affected dramatically by the tragedy of witchcraft. Miller use's this hard-hitting occurrence to structure his story named ' The crucible'. By using a real event this can really affect the audience and influence them into picking up more understanding of the play and the happenings that are involved, hence the fact that witchcraft does not seem like a fully believable event. Miller uses the 1692 Salem witchcraft trials to symbolize the 1950s anti-Communist purges. The events of the 1692 Salem witch trials mostly parallel those of the McCarthy trials. If you opposed the McCarthy investigations, you were accused of being a communist. If you opposed to the Salem Witch trials, you were accused of being a witch. Those accused suffered great consequences in both the Crucible and the McCarthy trials. As the McCarthy trials were still currently going through during the release of this play it made the play more effective and easier to relate to. Miller uses clever dramatic devices and a range of different techniques that help engage the audience and manipulate them into siding with different characters in the play and collecting important data that will help with