12/04/14 Per. 3 Act 3: Vocab Builder 1. Vocabulary Word: Afflictions a. Lady Macbeth afflicted Macbeth when convincing him to kill Duncan‚ like a storm on a wedding would. b. Simile 2. Vocabulary Word: Chide a. Macbeth chides himself after killing Duncan like parents would to their ruthless child. b. Simile 3. Vocabulary Word: Cloistered a. If I were Macbeth after murdering Duncan‚ I’d remain as cloistered as a caveman. b. Simile 4. Vocabulary Word: Dauntless a. Lady Macbeth is like a lion‚
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home‚ Robbie and Cecilia act awkwardly towards one another until they end up nearly having sex in the library of the house—nearly since Briony walks in and interrupts. Robbie is then accused of rape by Briony and
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ACT I Questions 1. As the play opens‚ you find the witches casting spells‚ chanting "Fair is foul‚ and foul is fair./ Hover through the fog and filthy air." This paradox will occur many times in the play. How can something be fair and foul at the same time? Situationally‚ I think this makes more sense when you consider it in the sense of an outcome. War can be foul‚ but the outcome fair…depending what side you are on. 2. The reader ’s first impression of Macbeth actually
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Jasdeep Bains Mrs. Valdez ENG2D1-05 Wednesday May 28‚ 2008 Appearance Vs Reality in Merchant Of Venice This theme of Appearance Vs. Reality is used throughout the play to mislead and confuse so things may not always be what they seem. Shakespeare uses deception to enhance the unfolding drama and involve his audience more fully in the play – the audience are party to deceptions which the characters themselves are unaware of. Prejudice was common and the word “Jew” applied to hardhearted unscrupulous
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Macbeth: Polanski vs. Kurosawa The story of Macbeth was written by William Shakespeare in the 17th century and it is one of the classic tragedies in the modern day. The story is unfold and starts with the main character Macbeth. Macbeth is a general under King Duncan’s army. He later is told three prophecies by witches that come true‚ Thane of Glamis‚ Thane of Cawdor‚ and King of Scotland. First two prophecies were very easy to accomplish but to become king of Scotland was a challenge. He had to
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overthrow Duncan and make a deal with the King of Norway. 2.What three predictions do the witches make in Scene 3? -Macbeth will be Thane of Glamis -He will be Thane of Cawdor -He will be King of Scotland. 3.Who is named heir to the Scottish throne? Malcom is named heir to the Scottish throne since he is King Duncan’s oldest son. 4.What is the "double trust" that makes Macbeth hesitate to kill Duncan? In Macbeth’s first soliloquy‚ he expresses his doubts about murdering the king. Among the
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Summary As Macbeth makes his way toward the king’s bedchamber‚ he encounters Banquo with his son Fleance. Banquo has been unable to sleep and explains to Macbeth that he has been dreaming of the weird sisters. After arranging to meet again in order to discuss the matter‚ Banquo asserts his allegiance to the king and bids good night to Macbeth. No sooner is Macbeth alone‚ than he has an extraordinary experience. Either in the heat of the moment or through some supernatural visitation‚ he sees a
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MACBETH ACT 2 SCENE 1… Section A 1. The clues at the beginning of this scene to indicate that the castle is in darkness are that the servant carries a burning torch to light their way and Macbeth is also carrying a torch-bearer. 2. Banquo’s state of mind at the beginning of this scene is that he is scared to go to sleep because he doesn’t want to see nightmares. 3. We know that Banquo is nervous because he cannot sleep and is wide awake. He can hear noises very clearly like when Macbeth
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in the play Macbeth‚ is definitely one whom many would think of as a villain. Macbeth begins the play as a very noble man and soon becomes someone very evil. The play Macbeth is a very controversial event of good versus evil. In the beginning‚ the character Macbeth is someone of courage. He is always putting his people before him‚ he begins overcoming huge battles‚ and is a very trustworthy thane. All love him as their leader and they have him promoted to an even higher position. (Act 1 scene 5)
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Appearances vs. Reality M.C Escher said‚ “Are you really sure that a floor can’t also be a ceiling?” This quote is saying that what you see and what is actually there can be two different things. Appearances versus reality is a recurring theme in William Shakespeare’s play‚ Twelfth Night . Appearances hide an important reality and sometimes can get in the way of a character from developing or attaining his or her goal. The problems that happen involve disguises and deceit of one form or
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