Attitude and rhetoric.
Attitude is a very important aspect in speech. Attitude can be a way of thinking, and ones feelings toward something. What is even more significant is how some things are said. The way that things are said is rhetoric. Rhetoric has positive and negative side effects. For example a negative effect of rhetoric is saying something and the intended audience not understanding the intended meaning or point. The positive and negative effects will be reviewed using relative examples. Positive effects of rhetoric can emphasize a point being made, and it can even exhibit emotions or feelings on that point. One instance where my rhetoric had a positive effect was when I called my boyfriend and he immediately answered the phone and said, " I'm getting cleaned up." I called him back and told him that he must have me mistaken with another female because I had no idea what he was talking about. I was wondering why and for whom he was getting cleaned up for. The tone of voice that I used was very stern. I spoke with a lot of anger in my voice. I recall yelling and almost crying trying to ask him to explain himself. He could tell from my rhetoric how upset I was. He quickly apologized and explained himself. The positive effects from my actions and my rhetoric were that he was able to see how upset I was and realize his faults and reconcile the situation. Rhetoric also has negative side
Choices: Moral vs Immoral - in Shakespeare's "Henry V"
CHOICES: Moral vs Immoral John Murphy 015 Words The purpose of this essay is to analyze the Shakespearean play, "Henry V." This historical play provides the reader with the background on the causes and effects of the actions of a king attempting to hold on to his throne. Throughout this play, King Henry V is forced to make many choices, which affect his public view as a leader. His actions are not always honorable. Henry must act immorally and unforgivably, in order to maintain the stability of his reign. This is demonstrated in a few ways. He must choose the path of least resistance in order to maintain a domineering public perception. He must make a difficult choice in the execution of one of a close personal friend. He must choose his "battle tone" after his army lands at the gates of the town of Harfleur. One of his first moral choices came at the beginning of the play. The English Church, at the time, was a very powerful and rich institution, second only to the throne. Henry is approached by the Archbishops of Canterbury and Ely, and convinced into attacking France, using his right to the French throne as an excuse for the invasion. Even though Henry chose to follow the advice of these men, he places any blame for its failure on their heads. He cites the possibility of a Scottish uprising against England after his troops depart for France, and the lack
From your reading of Shakespeare “Henry V” and of Sir Keith Feiling’s historical account. What do you think are the aims and effects of Shakespeare's potrayal of Henry?
Henry V FROM YOUR READING OF SHAKESPEARE "HENRY V" AND OF SIR KEITH FEILING'S HISTORICAL ACCOUNT. WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE AIMS AND EFFECTS OF SHAKESPEARE'S POTRAYAL OF HENRY? William Shakespeare wrote Henry V in 1598, about 170 years after king Henry V reigned. Shakespeare's play is about how King Henry made a claim to the French throne. Shakespeare's written and based his play on the main event of the 15th Century; which was the Battle of Agnicourt in 1415. The play includes the Hundred Years War (1337-1453) - between France and England, and is based on real characters and other events of the early 15th Century, but using imagination. Sir Keith Feiling wrote A History of England: First Edition 1950, this text shows the real events that occurred in King Henry's life. This shows that both of these are well over 400 years apart. Shakespeare's text was designed to entertain an audience in a theatre, whereas Feiling's is an historical account, so it is factual. Shakespeare as usual would have based his ideas on historical sources, like Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland by Ralph Holinshed, first published in 1577. But then used his artistic freedom to create something very fictional. The play opens with a Prologue spoken by the Chorus. The Chorus was used in classical Greek drama to comment on the action and usually consisted of a group of actors. In this play, one
From Hal to Henry V - The Making of a King.
Pamela DeSilva 2-9-03 Eng 448 Tues From Hal to Henry V The Making of a King 1 Henry IV was probably written and first acted in 1596. Theatre was still a very new concept since it was not born until 1576. For the higher, educated class, the history plays would be of familiar subject. Shakespeare, however, had to be rather careful on how these stories were presented as not to offend the nobles and especially the royalty. Though 1 Henry IV is a sequel to Richard II, it is hard to imagine two more different plays telling parts of the same story. While Richard II is entirely in verse, essentially a true story, and mostly about the aristocracy, 1 Henry IV mixes prose and poetry, turns historical fact into Shakespearean fiction and includes a wide cast of characters that can be found in actual history. Shakespeare uses the real characters as a basis for those he will develop with the real goal being the development of Prince Hal into King Henry V. The story itself is important to tell but by the end of the tetralogy, the comparisons and contrasts of the surrounding characters (even King Henry IV) seem to be tools to tell the story of the maturation and rise of Henry V. Shakespeare needs a wide variety of ages and classes in order to tell his story. It is hardly an exaggeration to say that Shakespeare has put all of England in one play. Though definitely not done
During this project our focus was on the inclusion and exclusion of people on the basis of a criminal record.
INTRODUCTION AIMS AND OBJECTIVES During this project our focus was on the inclusion and exclusion of people on the basis of a criminal record. We dealt with a minority of prisoners; specifically on the experience of a male ex-prisoner. Following an interview to be held with one such individual, we aspired to: . Acquire information about the experience of life in prison and what it means to spend time there. 2. Get a clearer picture of what goes on within a correctional facility. 3. Gather information on the way one feels regarding inclusion and exclusion during the time spent in prison. 4. Become familiar with how an ex-prisoner feels on returning to the community. 5. Explore the views of an ex-prisoner with regards to how he feels society can integrate these individuals better; not making them feel unwanted. QUALITY OF LIFE Correctional facilities are institutions there to exclude individuals; as a form of punishment for acting in opposition to the laws, rules and regulations of a particular society. As a result, inclusion doesn't form part of such a facility. Consequently, the prisoners' quality of life suffers, together with their psychological health and personal identity. In terms of relationships; while completing the prison term, the prisoner may feel that he/she is lacking the past connection with family and friends, as visiting hours are restricted.
How, do you believe, did Shakespeare want his audience to respond to the eponymous hero in Henry Vth? Your essay should include references to the differing critical responses the play has engendered.
How, do you believe, did Shakespeare want his audience to respond to the eponymous hero in Henry Vth? Your essay should include references to the differing critical responses the play has engendered. When writing "Henry Vth," Shakespeare was trying to achieve a number of responses to the character of Henry. He portrayed Henry as an eponymous hero, but this hero had faults, what needs to be discussed is whether these faults effect the audiences response to Henry and whether they are either inexcusable or unavoidable. One view of an 'eponymous hero' would require Henry to fill a number of criteria. He would have to be the basic epitome of hero, somebody that is automatically thought of when the word hero is mentioned. He must be the ideal leader and gentleman that people can look up to and be inspired by. Another approach would be that of Machiavelli. He put forward the idea that a good leader and hero may still be so even with flaws and faults. To have control and stability the leader must be capable of using cruelty and deceit as well as honesty and generosity1, it is true to say we see all of these in Henry. Taking the first approach to defining a hero, the ambiguities in Henry's character would show him to be less of an eponymous hero and more of a war criminal, but as many critics suggest, his faults are impossible to get away from. What is important in answering this
What was the effect of the Norman and Angevin kings' possession of Normandy on the government of England?
What was the effect of the Norman and Angevin kings' possession of Normandy on the government of England? The possession of Normandy can be seen as having a number of effects on the government of England. Normandy was ruled by the kings of England for a period of almost a hundred and forty years, from 1066 when William Duke of Normandy conquered England, until 1204 when King John finally lost it to the French. During this time, changes took place in both countries effecting a constantly evolving relationship. However, there are several notably themes which run through the period. The most important of these it could be argued, generally derive from the Norman and Angevin kings' needed to exploit the wealth of England in order to hold down their possessions in France. Normandy was often plagued by trouble, and William I in particular ploughed a lot of money into it. The other principle way in which the possession of Normandy effected the government of England involves the problem of succession in the English monarchy and the effect that the close association between the two states had on it. It has long a matter of dispute amongst historians as to how integrated England and Normandy became once they were united under a common ruler. Professor Le Patourel argues that Norman and English landholders saw themselves as a single society.1 CW Hollister goes further by remarking
Discuss the Function of the Chorus in Henry V.
Discuss the Function of the Chorus in Henry V The Chorus originates from Greek theatre where it consisted of a group of actors who made comments on the play as it progressed. Shakespeare has used the Chorus in several of his plays, including Henry V. The Chorus in Henry V has several functions. These include: setting the scene, moving time, apologising to the audience, encouraging the audience's imagination and more. The play is set effectively introduced in the first Chorus, where the reference to 'Mars' the god of war and the words 'puissance' and 'warlike' let the audience know that the play will involve war. The scene is also set whilst describing the horses in the first Chorus. The horses are described as 'Printing their proud hooves i' th' receiving earth' which paints a picture of horses walking along and asks the audience to imagine the battle scene vividly, even to the extent of the hoof prints of the horses on the battle field. A pictures is also painted in Chorus 3 where the boats in Harry's fleet are declared as 'behold... th' constant billows dancing,' these words paint a picture of the flags to the ships billowing in the wind. Sound is also used to paint a picture, in places such as 'The hum of either army stilly sounds' where the two armies are camping the night before the battle, and also in the scene at Southampton docks describing the sounds you can
What is Shakespeare conveying to his audience in Act I of Henry V?
What is Shakespeare conveying to his audience in Act I of Henry V? Shakespeare is conveying many things in Act I of Henry V through the chorus before Act I and in Act I itself. It also tells us of the decisions that Henry V has made as well as the situation. Shakespeare portrays Henry's leadership qualities in his dealings with the French and the way the other characters talk about Henry. The chorus in the prologue gives us some information about the character Henry V. The chorus apologizes telling the audience, "But pardon, gentles all, The flat upraised spirits that hath dared On this unworthy scaffold to bring forth Also great an object" This is telling the audience that it is difficult for them to give Henry V all the honor and glory he deserves when depicting his life on stage. This is also telling the audience that Henry was a great king. In the chorus as well Shakespeare uses imagery comparing Henry when the chorus tells the audience that Henry should "Assume the port of Mars: and at his heels, Leashed in like hounds, should famine, sword And fire" Shakespeare here is comparing Henry and saying that he is as great and powerful as Mars who is the God of war telling the audience through this imagery that Henry is like a God and is as powerful as the famous God of War. What the chorus also tells us is that two mighty monarchs, France and England, will battle
To what extent was Englandin a state of political, socio-economic and religious crisis at the succession of Edward VI in Feb. 1547?
To what extent was England in a state of political, socio-economic and religious crisis at the succession of Edward VI in Feb. 1547? This period can be seen as a crisis due to the fact that there were so many problems, financial, social, religious and constitutional, all of which led to rebellions, and placed the country in a very unstable position. It is clear that many of the origins of the 'crisis' have their roots in the reign of Henry VIII, especially in his final years, and therefore to an extent his polices were responsible for the 'mid - Tudor crisis'. He left a very difficult legacy to his successors, but it must be remembered that Somerset exacerbated the problems already in existence and Northumberland and Mary then had the difficult task of resolving them. Henry VIII can not be held on his own responsible for the crisis as he was only one contributing factor. For example Cromwell during the Henrician reformation made changes which were resented. There were many underlying social and economic problems which his polices did not cause, but effected and made them even more problematic for the people of England. Henry's policies relating to the constitutional difficulties did not directly affect the potential crisis, during his reign Cromwell's reforms had actually made the Tudor state more powerful (royal supremacy), but this advantage was weakened by a minority.