Master-Servant Relationships in ‘The Tempest’ and ‘Dr Faustus’ Prospero‚ in ‘The Tempest’‚ resides on the island with his daughter Miranda and two mythical creatures; his favourite being Ariel who performs magic for him and is a trustworthy servant- this would cause controversy with the audience as magic was a concept both feared and believed in at the time this play was performed. The other is Caliban‚ son of Sycorax- the witch who used to ‘own’ the island; he is more suited to the role of
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to cause his own fall. To Doctor Faustus‚ this idea of sin is of no concern at the beginning of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus. Faustus’ goal is to become god-like himself. In order to accomplish this‚ he learns of science and shows an interest in magic. He turns to the pleasures of magic and art and the poewr of scientific knowledge as substitutes for the Christian faith he has lost" (source 5 115). Clearly‚ this total disregard for God makes Faustus an atheist. However‚ it is only his
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Michelle Cardwell English Literature – Understanding Literature Compare & Contrast the use of ‘horror’ in Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein The gothic horror genre is a favourite for many readers. We love the suspense and mystery‚ the desperation‚ the doom and gloom‚ the claustrophobia‚ even the blood. But most of all we love the fear - the feeling we get that gives us pathos with the protagonist that keeps us on the edge of our seats and propels us to turn the page. How do
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Dr Jekyll and Hyde Essay (contrasts) In this essay I will be exploring the variety of contrasts that Robert Louis Stevenson presents within the novel ‘The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’. Contrast is used effectively in the opening paragraph in the novel through Stevenson’s portrayal of Utterson. It is said that the lawyer ‘’was never lighted by a smile’’ and in discourse he is ‘’cold‚ scanty and embarrassed’’ This conveys him as an unsociable‚ introverted person. Stevenson uses alliteration
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The two books I have chosen for my open study are: The Picture of Dorian Gray and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The first one‚ written in 1890 by Oscar Wilde‚ is the story of a young‚ aristocratic dandy who‚ influenced by a friend‚ becomes a hedonistic‚ selfish man who ends in tragedy. The second‚ written in 1886 by Robert Louis Stevenson‚ is the story of a scientist‚ Dr. Jekyll‚ who‚ under the effect of a potion‚ mutates into a terrifying monster every night‚ killing whoever doesn ’t please him. Choosing
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Old Story Time and Macbeth 4. Compare and contrast the dramatic function of deception in two plays. The two plays that are going to be compared are ‘Macbeth’ and “Old Story Time”. Macbeth is written by a well-known dramatist by the name of William Shakespeare. Old Story Time is written by one of Jamaica’s best playwrights Trevor Rhone. ‘Macbeth’ is often said to be one of Shakespear’s most powerful tragedies. According to Poem hunter.com William Shakespeare was
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According to Denman: Increasing size of uterus Greater pressure on blood vessels Regurgitation of blood to cerebral vessels Cerebral congestion convulsions A PICTURE OF Dr. THOMAS DENMAN In 1849 Dr. William Tyler Smith challenged this theory because he believed that pregnancy was a state of fullness in circulation and many cases of Convulsions would be observed if such congestion caused convulsions. According to him‚ the cause are; • Any excessive mechanical
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included King Lear and Macbeth. All of Shakespeare’s plays had a theme which was used to help the story’s plot to advance further‚ making events much more interesting. King Lear and Macbeth both have a common theme of madness that is apparent throughout the play which has been depicted differently. They are both written in different ways but still share a same purpose. The essay will be broken down into three parts; firstly we will look at the way madness is viewed in Macbeth. Secondly‚ we will look
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her to almost any Greek god is a piece of cake. Diana Prince is her alias‚ much like Dr. Jekyll is an alias of Mr. Hyde in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. She tries to live a normal life among humans‚ but trouble always arises. Analyzing Wonder Woman will always
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In forming an answer to this question there are two aspects which must be considered. Firstly we must decide whether Dr Faustus is a morality play; I will do this by discussing the play ’s form‚ content and subject matter in an attempt to categorise the play. I will also offer an alternative argument by saying that the play is in fact a tragedy. Secondly we must decide whether or not it has a moral; to do this I will consider the tone of certain parts of the play‚ in particular the Chorus ’ speeches
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