Analysis of Act 1‚ Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet A form of love expressed within ’Romeo and Juliet’ is the “love at first sight” that Romeo feels upon seeing Juliet for the first time. In Shakespearean times‚ platonic love was prominent and this is clear in Romeo’s soliloquy. “Beauty too rich for use‚ for earth too dear” implies Juliet is angelic‚ demonstrating Romeo’s instant affection for her. Angel is within the semantic field of religion‚ a very important factor in the time with which the play
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Essay on act 3 scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet The first scene of act three is a pivotal scene in the play; it is when everything changes for the worst. It is when love and joy turns into anger‚ sadness and hate. The scene starts out with Benvolio and Mercutio talking; the capulets then arrive and banter between Mercutio and Tybalt ensues. Romeo arrives and Tybalt tries to provoke him into a fight but he refuses to battle his wife’s cousin. Mercutio decides to fight for him but Romeo rushes in midst
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In Macbeth’s soliloquy in Act I‚ scene 7‚ Macbeth hesitates because of both pragmatic and moral causes; although‚ his moral scruples seem to overpower the pragmatic arguments. Macbeth is torn between these two issues‚ and his unique way of deciphering his problems is exhibited in this scene. <br><br>Macbeth feels that if he were to assassinate the king‚ Duncan‚ that he better do it soon. The first line of Act I‚ scene 7 begins with‚ "If it were done when tis done‚ then twere well; It were done
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Examining The Dramatic Impact of Act 2 Scene 2 of “Macbeth” Considering The Significance of The Scene In The Play As A Whole. In the scene before Act 2 Scene 2‚ Lady Macbeth and Macbeth decide to make a huge decision‚ and kill King Duncan. Killing the king was a very sacrilegious thing to do‚ as the king was known to be appointed by God. Lady Macbeth pushed “loyal” Macbeth into killing The king‚ she patronizes Macbeth with her cunning ways‚ offending his manhood‚ his courage and his loyalty to
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Romeo replies to Juliet’s speech by agreeing to disown his name “Henceforth‚ I never will be Romeo”. Shakespeare implies the danger that the lovers are in when Juliet points out “the place death‚ considering who thou art”. This creates tension for the audience‚ and demonstrates Juliet’s concern for Romeo’s safety – “If they do see thee‚ they will murder thee.” Romeo speaks metaphorically when he says “With love’s light wings did I o’erperch these walls”‚ suggesting there is no boundary to
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Macbeth’s soliloquy at the start of Act 1‚ Scene 7‚ introduces us to a side of Macbeth that has not yet been portrayed earlier in the play. Here‚ instead of being the courageous and valiant soldier‚ Macbeth reveals himself to be a man who is being slowly tempted by ambition and power‚ though not determined enough to take the risks in order to achieve his goal‚ thus resulting in the repetition of "ifs" throughout the beginning of Macbeth’s soliloquy. Macbeth is also very much aware of the lack of
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Midsummer Night’s Dream: To what extent does ACT5 Scene1 present a harmonious “New World”? Act 5 Scene 1 is considered to be a harmonious “New World”‚ not forgetting that we have just left the “Green world” with all the mischief and fairies all around. This would make us question is the green world really gone? And is the new world really all that “Harmonious”? Act 5 Scene1 is the resolution of the entire play. At the start of It is obvious that the harmonious “New world” is present‚ with all
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to murder someone. It takes a lot of courage and nerve‚ and you can’t back down at the last moment or chicken out. However‚ it can also take some persuasion. These are wise words that Lady Macbeth not-so-kindly tells Macbeth. At the beginning of Act 1. Scene 7‚ Macbeth is contemplating whether murdering King Duncan is such a grand idea after all. “I dare do all that may become a man. Who dares do more is none” (47). He is extremely hesitant- he wants to become king but he is unsure of himself and his
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Name: The Tragedy of Macbeth Act I Scenes 3-7 Please erase the blanks and fill in the answer with another color text so that I can distinguish your answer. Scene 3 – The Heath The three witches wait on the heath for their predestined meeting with Macbeth. The first witch gives an account of what she has been doing since their last meeting: She met a sailor’s wife who was eating chestnuts. She goes on to describe the incident‚ which would have included elements of an “urban legend” in Shakespeare’s
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Act III questions Read the exchange between Hamlet and Ophelia carefully. Why is he so bitter towards her? When Hamlet sees Ophelia coming‚ he calls her‚ “The fair Ophelia!” and speaks fondly of her. Though as soon as she starts speaking to him in a formal way because she knows she’s being watched and returns the gifts to Hamlet‚ he realises something is up and they’re being watched. He feels tricked and trapped and so he asks Ophelia what she seems to be‚ “Are you honest?... Are you fair?”. Hamlet
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