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    What‚ in your opinion‚ are some of the purposes of this opening soliloquy? Provide at least three possibilities. Explain your answer by making specific references to the soliloquy and to the events from the play so far. (6) There are several purposes for this soliloquy. This soliloquy aids the audience in gaining a more accurate insight into the character of Hamlet and his thoughts and feelings. The opening lines showcase Hamlets lack of self-worth and that he is a religious man

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    Throughout his soliloquy at the end of Act 2‚ Scene 1‚ Iago makes various attempts to evade accountability for his malicious lies and actions towards the other characters in Othello in order to clear his conscience of his crimes. He begins his soliloquy by positing “that Cassio loves her‚ I do well believe it‚/That she loves him‚ ‘tis apt and of great credit” (Shakespeare 2.1.284-285). Obviously‚ Iago knows that Cassio and Desdemona are not actually having an affair because he is the one who invents

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    Hamlets soliloquy in Act 1 Scene 2 reveals for the first time Hamlets intimate‚ innermost thoughts to the audience. Hamlet has just been denied his request to study in Wittenberg‚ and is in a state of distress due to his fathers death‚ his mother’s hasty marriage to his uncle Claudius‚ and his own inability to do anything in both occurrences. Through the use of figurative language such as allusions and comparisons‚ Shakespeare presents Hamlet in an emotional state of grief‚ bitterness‚ and disgust

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    The purpose of a soliloquy is to outline the thoughts and feelings of a specific character at a point in the play. It opens up the characters views and philosophies to the audience while offering an unprejudiced perspective. In William Shakespeare’s Hamlet‚ the first soliloquy of Act I‚ scene ii‚ is essential to the play as it highlights Hamlet’s inner conflicts. It develops themes such as lack of self worth‚ unfaithfulness‚ and mourning. All of which illuminate character traits of Hamlet. The

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    Analysis These lines from the book foreshadow a change in Benedick’s philosophy and feelings toward marriage. Benedick’s response to Don Pedro’s statement is humorous which is interesting because it is only when Benedict becomes serious does he fall in love. Benedick‚ in a way‚ tries too hard to show his distance from love. He argues too much against it. The image of the savage bull bearing the yolk relates back to Benedick’s humor‚ how both are contained once married does not make marriage sound

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    King Claudius’ soliloquy is presented in the midst of the climax. During the staged ‘play’ it is made known to Hamlet and the readers that Claudius is most certainly guilty of royal treason which leads him to confront his own actions. Throughout his soliloquy‚ Shakespeare uses dismal metaphors and allusions and Claudius’ conflicting self dialogue to portray his guilt and inner turmoil over his actions that led him to become king. In the first three lines‚ Claudius begins his soliloquy with an allusion

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    displays many strong yet justified emotions. For instance‚ the "To be or Not To Be" soliloquy‚ perhaps one of the most well known quotes in the English language‚ Hamlet actually debates suicide. His despair‚ sorrow‚ anger‚ and inner peace are all justifiable emotions for this troubled character. Hamlet’s feeling of despair towards his life and to the world develops as the play moves on. In Hamlet’s first soliloquy he reveals that his despair has driven him to thoughts of suicide; "How weary (horrible)

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    HAMLET’S SOLILOQUIES & THEIR ANALYSIS In the course of the play‚ Hamlet has seven long soliloquies. The first of these occurs before he has seen the Ghost. In this soliloquy‚ Hamlet reveals the grief that has been gnawing at his mind. He wishes that religion did not forbid suicide so that he could kill himself and be rid of this grief. He feels disillusioned with the world. “How weary‚ stale‚ flat and unprofitable‚ Seem to me all the uses of this world”. He deplores (condemns) the

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    27/09/14 HOW ARE BEATRICE AND BENEDICK PRESENTED TO THE AUDIENCE IN ’MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’ Benedick and Beatrice have close connections in the play‚ Benedick is portrayed to be a staunch bachelor‚ whereas Beatrice a combative character‚ also ironically‚ due to this being set in the Renaissance era‚ outspoken. Benedick is seen as very misogynistic. Benedick is portrayed as a misogynistic character to the audience; this is presented on multiple occasions. Benedick inquires if Claudio would‚ "Buy"

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    Justin Minh English Nov. 21st 2010 Soliloquy Analysis “To be‚ or not to be”(III. 1. 57) is one of the most famous lines in William Shakespeare’s play‚ Hamlet‚ Prince of Denmark. In the soliloquy of Act III scene one‚ Hamlet juggles around the idea of life or death. Hamlets soliloquy lays out his conception on whether he shall continue to live miserably or commit suicide. The soliloquy also reveals one of Hamlet’s fears. Hamlet’s monologue creates strong visualizations of his options “To be

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