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    The Soliloquies of Hamlet

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    The Soliloquies of Hamlet Authors use various literary elements to give insight into the mental composition of their characters. In Shakespeare’s "Hamlet‚ Prince of Denmark‚" we can trace Hamlet’s mental process through his soliloquies. Hamlet’s first soliloquy reveals him to be thoroughly disgusted with Gertrude‚ Claudius‚ and the world in general. "How weary‚ stale‚ flat and unprofitable‚ seem to me all the uses of this world" (1284)‚ he said. He is saddened by the death of his father‚ who

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    Othello: Iago the Con

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    play "Othello‚" by William Shakespeare‚ is "Honest" Iago. Through some carefully thought-out words and actions‚ Iago is able to manipulate others to do things in a way that benefits him and moves him closer toward his goals. He is the main driving force in this play‚ pushing Othello and everyone else towards their tragic end. Iago is not your ordinary villain. The role he plays is rather unique and complex‚ far from what one might expect. Iago is smart. He is an expert judge of people and their

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    Iago Character Analysis

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    Throughout most of Shakespeare’s plays‚ evil characters are not uncommon‚ but in my own opinion‚ Iago has to be one of – if not the most - interesting. Even though Iago might be described by some as being just "pure evil" or even "intolerable"‚ the truth still remains that people will read deeper into the play just to see what Iago will do next. Through his words and actions‚ which are carefully thought out‚ Iago is able to manipulate others for his personal benefit. Not only that‚ but he also manipulates

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    Presentation of Iago in Act 2 Scene 3 of ‘Othello’. Othello is one of Shakespeare’s tragedies but also a love story of two lovers. Shakespeare’s tragic heroes always had at least one main flaw‚ which contributed to their downfall. In Othello’s case it was jealousy; when he was told Desdemona was having an affair. Other themes the play deals with includes hatred‚ racism‚ betrayal and discrimination. Although Othello is the main protagonist in the play‚ however‚ in many ways Iago seems to be the

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    During the play Hamlet is extraordinarily depressed and comes off as delusional at times. In Hamlet’s “To Be or Not To Be” soliloquy‚ he talks about various points that sum up the whole meaning behind the play.” This is perhaps the most famous soliloquy in Hamlet‚ and indeed in all of Shakespeare’s plays.” (Newell) This soliloquy really

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    Ghost Soliloquy

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    It is in the soliloquies of Hamlet and of the Ghost that the themes of infiltration‚ knowledge and piety are questioned. The Ghost’s soliloquy is filled with biblical imagery which perhaps suggests that the Ghost is not only now in the hands of the spiritual world but also attempting to rekindle any faith which he had lost through the betrayal of his brother. This event‚ what was essentially assassination‚ remains pertinent in the Ghosts mind‚ and it is through spiritual and biblical references which

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    show conflict‚ violence and build tension in act 1 scene 1 and act 3 scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet? Romeo and Juliet believed to be a play which uncloaks the true emotion of love. A play which portrays the tragedies‚ tensions and disagreements that arise between the families of two lovers‚ and how platonic love can be mitigated with loathsome feelings resulting in death. Is it fair for a feeling like love‚ so pure to result in death? Before act 1 scene 1 starts‚ the opening lines of the prologue are

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    Merchant of Venice" is a play that relies on soliloquies to advance the plot‚ create mood and atmosphere‚ and to develop character among all the actors. I am here to prove how this happens in two different soliloquies and show you why Shakespeare put them into the play. My first soliloquy is from Lancelot Gobbo and it is taken from Act 2 Scene 2.I know that Lancelot is a secondary character‚ but this speech is really important in the outcome of this scene. He is talking about if he should run

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    and poor behavioral self worth. I have read Othello‚ by Shakespeare‚ and I believe Iago is a psychopath. There is proof he has a lack of remorse and guilt. Although Shakespeare has never stated that Iago is a psychopath‚ quotes and evidence lead to him being one. I have also read articles with important information‚ and evidence that shows how Iago acts like a psychopath. Shakespeare has never stated that Iago is a psychopath. I believe the reason why is because Shakespeare felt like he did not

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    Othello’s soliloquy has a tendency of being driven by passion and emotion‚ as we descend into it further it gets infested by jealousy. The soliloquy shows that Othello’s crime is roused by emotions. Nevertheless‚ Iago’s soliloquy exposes his tactics and concepts of how he wants to create a mayhem in Othello’s life. My thesis is that even though in a way these two characters are similar as they both murder‚ they have different motives and thought processes behind the crime committed. Iago had perpetrated

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