Cleopatra Essay What do the representations of Cleopatra in film and on television (as shown on the DVD Video ‘Cleopatra’) tell us about how her reputation changed over time? Discuss with reference to two or three representations. The first major Cleopatra Hollywood film was released in 1917. It starred Theda Bara as the title character‚ who portrayed Cleopatra “with a threatening and ominous air” (‘Cleopatra’‚ 2008; see transcript p.1) using her aggressive female sexuality to assert her
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Le Cid Corneille The playwright of Le Cid is one written by Corneille sometime before 1636 when it was first performed in France. This was his first play that became a popular hit with the people of France as well as with the King Louis XIII. This play was so well appreciated it was used as a base for many other plays to follow. This play is based on the deeds of a Spanish soldier El Cid. The play relates to Le Cid having to challenge Le Cid’s future father in-law to a duel. He is stuck
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September 19‚ 2014 Jessie Francisco 2014 13494 Art Stud 1 BPE The Medici Pope Florence was once the City of the heart of Artistic Revolution where the wealthiest and the most powerful family ruled—The Medici. The great artist Michelangelo was adopted by this family and grew in the same household with Giovanni and Guilio de Medici. Sparked by resentment of the people for Medici wealth and power‚ civil
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Summer Program 2013 in Madrid – SPAIN PERSONAL INFORMATION AND ESSAY – Form Please Print or Type 4 Country Student Name: _____________________________________ Usually Called: _______________ Last (family) First Month/Day/Year Middle Gender: M F Date of Birth: ____/____/____ Home Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ Street and Number Apt. # ______________________________________________________________________________
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The 1995 film Richard III follows the plot and script of the original play very closely‚ but is quite different in its setting. While the play takes place in the 1400s‚ this film is set in the 1930s. As such‚ many differences in aesthetic are to be assumed. The characters wear modern clothing and technology is up to date: Men wear suits and ties‚ women wear modern dresses; rather than horses people rely on cars‚ trains and planes for transportation; rather than lute players people listen to phonographs;
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Henry VIII broke with Rome for a number of different reasons. These include his desire for a divorce which the pop would not grant‚ his need to close down the monasteries to get more money and his wish for more power to rule England. The most important reason is his need for a son‚ which would be the heir to the thrown because Henry VIII would have wanted England to be by Tudors as long as it could be‚ for this to happen he would need a son which would forever bare the Tudor name.
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Explain why Richard III faced rebellion in 1483 (12 Marks) Shortly after Richard III usurped the throne he faced a series of rebellions‚ the majority of which coming from the south of England. Many people call these rebellions after the Duke of Buckingham but in fact most of the rebellions took place before he switched sides and he himself on backed a few of the rebellions. In these rebellions (Kent‚ Sussex and Surrey being the biggest ones) Richard needed to rely on his loyal over mighty Lords to
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"In her life‚ Eleanor of Aquitaine achieved little of significance". Assess the validity of this statement There can be no doubt that‚ from her birth in 1124 (c) to her death in 1204‚ Eleanor of Aquitaine made a significant contribution to politics and mediaeval life in general‚ despite numerous obstructions from those around her due to her position as a women or the extent of her actions. In this essay however‚ I will examine the extent of her influence throughout the different phases of her life
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Thomas Wolsey largely was the main source of all authority over English government in the period 1515 - 1529. The chief reasoning behind this‚ put simply‚ is the fact that Wolsey created most of the significant policies and reforms of this period‚ including the centralisation of power at Westminster. Additionally‚ he was able to get past yet comply with the demands of his (supposed) superiors‚ in relation to the Church (thus making him a major figure within the establishment). On top of this‚ the
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In December 1483 the bodies of Prince Richard and Prince Henry‚ only 12 and 9‚ were found murdered in the Tower of London. The mystery of who killed the boys is still a mystery to this day‚ however many suspect their uncle Richard III of York. Many historians who recorded the event explicitly express that they’re certain Richard III is responsible‚ and there’s many valid reasons to support their assumption. Richard III grew up with many siblings which included three older brothers. He was the runt
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