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    macbeth vs oedipus

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    2) The supernatural ordain the actions of Oedipus ­Quote: Line 868­880 3) The supernatural are to blame for the actions of Oedipus ­Quote: Line 1490­1496       b. Macbeth 1) The prophecies of the Supernatural are deserved ­Quote: 1.3.50­52 2) The supernatural manipulate the mentality of Macbeth ­Quote: 1.3.134­139 3) Macbeth is to blame for his own actions ­Quote: 1.7.13­28  II.Body A) The prophecies 1) (Oedipus The King) The prophecies of the supernatural are undeserved. a) “An ora

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    Macbeth vs Judas

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    In the beginning of Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth‚ the title-character was a noble general of King Duncan of Scotland’s army‚ greatly respected by all. However‚ after meeting three witches who prophesied that he would become king‚ Macbeth‚ not seeing how that was possible‚ as Duncan was king‚ allowed thoughts of murdering the ruler to linger in his mind‚ until eventually‚ he carried out the horrible act‚ with evil persuading from his wife‚ Lady Macbeth. Although his intent was hidden at first‚ the

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    Macbeth Act 1 Summary

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    lightning Three witches The three witches arrange to meet with Macbeth when the battle is oover 1‚2 King’s headquarters King Duncan‚ Malcolm‚ Donaldbain‚ Lennox‚ Ross‚ Angus King Duncan hears good news of the battle; Banquo and Macbeth have fught valiantly against his enemies and the king rewards Macbeth with the title Thane of Cawdor 1‚3 The heath‚ thunder three witches‚ Macbeth‚ Banquo‚ Ross‚ Angus The witches meet Banquo and Macbeth: Macbeth shall become thane of cawdor and king. Banquo’s sonns shall

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    In the play‚ The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams‚ appearance versus reality is one of the main themes. Each main character lives in their own fantasy world‚ where they forget about reality‚ and it reflects on their appearance. While they do not belong in society‚ they have very different views on how life should be. Firstly‚ Laura does not feel she belongs in society and often is isolated from reality. Secondly‚ Amanda believes that her daughter‚ Laura‚ should focus on finding gentlemen

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    Macbeth Vs Banquo

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    Both Macbeth and Banquo have unique reactions illustrated in their conversation to the news from Ross and Angus. Macbeth‚ while originally cautious yet interested‚ begins to believe what the witches foretold after part of their prophecy is fulfilled when the news is brought that Macbeth will be the Thane of Cawdor. Once this occurs‚ Macbeth gives great value to what the witches said and hopes that greater things await him in the future. Contemplating these great possibilities‚ he asks Banquo‚ “Do

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    Macbeth Act 1 Scene 1

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    Act 1 Scene 1 Setting * Witch laughter * Haunted * Rain & Thunder * Dark * Supernatural These are all what Shakespeare wants us to feel setting (Refer to attachment) Quotes “In thunder‚ lightning‚ or in rain?” [A1S1 L1 Pg 23] * Foreshadows the play/ ending * Not in right place * Theme of Against the Order of Nature “When the battle’s lost and won.” [A1S1 L2 Pg 23] * “lost and won” * Riddle/ contradicting/ complex * Suggest magic/ witchcraft

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    you get the impression that the character of Iago is one of pure evil. Right from the start of Act 1‚ it becomes obvious that he is capable of most anything. You see right away that he is able to give the appearance of one thing‚ but in reality be something quite different. He has been acting like he is interested in helping Roderigo by bringing gifts and messages to Desdemona for him. Iago is in reality using Roderigo who is very gullible and in fact not too bright. Iago plays him like a fool‚ even

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    Fate vs. Free Will 11th of January 2013 Throughout the ages‚ it has been believed that fate has the power to forge one’s destiny. By some uncontrollable force‚ the outcome of a person’s choices is controlled by the way in which they are destined to occur. On the other hand though‚ some believe these choices can defy fate and that fate only manipulates one’s mind into choosing their own path. One question that seemed to pop into my head through out this play was whether individuals were victims of

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    Macbeth vs Beowulf

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    Beowulf and Macbeth Beowulf‚ identified as an epic hero and Macbeth‚ identified as a tragic hero both are very similar and different in their own ways. The epic poem‚ Beowulf translated by Seamus Heaney and the tragic play‚ Macbeth‚ written by William Shakespeare both have heroes as the protagonist of the story. The stories written in two different time periods‚ still can be seen with many similarities and differences. A tragic hero is of high ranking and unfortunately has a flaw that they possess

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    Shakespeare Perception vs Reality “Othello‚ the Moor of Venice”‚ tells the tragic story of a noble hero that is undone by his own fatal flaw. Othello has a blinding trust in those closest to him‚ and he leads with his heart‚ not his mind. This fatal flaw is exploited by a supposedly loyal friend and Othello’s trusting nature and inability to separate what is in his heart and what is in his mind dramatically results in tragedy. With a running theme of perception versus reality‚ Othello’s refusal

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