Explore the ways relationships are presented in the texts you have studied.
ESSAY QUESTION - Explore the ways relationships are presented in the texts you have studied.
In the captivating play ‘Twelfth Night’ by William Shakespeare, an insight into intense relationships has been presented between two individuals. This theme also refers to relationships during the Elizabethan era, in the sixteenth century which were refined according to statues. I feel that Orsino and Olivia are two characters who embrace an inadequate relationship due to the fact that Olivia doesn’t appreciate Orsino’s love. Twelfth night can be compared with two literary heritage poems by Robert Burns and William Butler Yeats by conferring to their similarities and differences. Both poems develop on the aspects of how relationships are passionately made and how they can be potentially demolished. ‘A Red, Red Rose’, by Robert Burns emphasises on a true and long-lasting relationship in which a lot of dedication is conveyed towards adoring love. Conversely, ‘He wishes for the cloths of heaven’, by William Butler Yeats is based on two characters of which one’s love is neglected due to differentiation as he is poor, and therefore his dreams are shattered.
Firstly, in twelfth night relationships are portrayed through several characters especially Orsino’s as he is thought to be powerful, passionate and self-centred. Orsino begins the play with a speech by saying, "If music be the food of love, play on". The particular language of the line makes the statement sound like an allusion, because the term “music” in this line emphasises that his love is gradually developing for a neighbouring countess, which he exposes through music. He shows that he is desperate for her love; as when his love is unrequited he sends a message through Viola (who is disguised as a man) to plead Olivia for her love. Orsino requests Viola to tell Olivia how much he loves her and needs her as he is keen to develop a further relationship with her. For example, he says, “O then,
In the captivating play ‘Twelfth Night’ by William Shakespeare, an insight into intense relationships has been presented between two individuals. This theme also refers to relationships during the Elizabethan era, in the sixteenth century which were refined according to statues. I feel that Orsino and Olivia are two characters who embrace an inadequate relationship due to the fact that Olivia doesn’t appreciate Orsino’s love. Twelfth night can be compared with two literary heritage poems by Robert Burns and William Butler Yeats by conferring to their similarities and differences. Both poems develop on the aspects of how relationships are passionately made and how they can be potentially demolished. ‘A Red, Red Rose’, by Robert Burns emphasises on a true and long-lasting relationship in which a lot of dedication is conveyed towards adoring love. Conversely, ‘He wishes for the cloths of heaven’, by William Butler Yeats is based on two characters of which one’s love is neglected due to differentiation as he is poor, and therefore his dreams are shattered.
Firstly, in twelfth night relationships are portrayed through several characters especially Orsino’s as he is thought to be powerful, passionate and self-centred. Orsino begins the play with a speech by saying, "If music be the food of love, play on". The particular language of the line makes the statement sound like an allusion, because the term “music” in this line emphasises that his love is gradually developing for a neighbouring countess, which he exposes through music. He shows that he is desperate for her love; as when his love is unrequited he sends a message through Viola (who is disguised as a man) to plead Olivia for her love. Orsino requests Viola to tell Olivia how much he loves her and needs her as he is keen to develop a further relationship with her. For example, he says, “O then,