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    Many can say that the witches had the biggest influence and power over others. In the story of Macbeth‚ a story written Shakespeare‚ is about a man who had been prophesied that he would be king by Witches‚ but soon things would change for Macbeth when his wife figured out what was going to happen. Lady Macbeth throughout the play showed that she had most power and influenced others action so they would do what she wanted. Lady Macbeth has always manipulated and convince others to do things they

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    caring‚ dependable‚ etc. In Hamlet Act I‚ We encounter three fathers‚ who are Polonius‚ Claudius‚ and The Ghost. Each of these men are different from their garments to their personalities. Like all fathers they have a special bond to their children. Shakespeare uses different literary techniques to characterize these men and how the give advice to their children. Claudius is Hamlet’s Uncle and Stepfather. That is an unusual relationship. Claudius loves Hamlet like his own son but Hamlet does not accept

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    three‚ imagery is used to depict scenes of horror‚ violence and bloodshed. This vivid imagery and allows Shakespeare to covey incredibly powerful messages about characters. Imagery of blood‚ violence and horror is used throughout acts two and three in order to create certain atmospheres and feelings as well as powerfully convey and reveal hidden messages about characters. In the Play‚ Shakespeare uses imagery to display Macbeths feeling of guilt and possible regret. A great example of this imagery

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    William Shakespeare is considered a writer who includes most of his life stories within his pieces. As being considered one of the most originated writers‚ he became well known. William Shakespeare had an impact on the world by introducing new words and views towards the english language. Shakespeare is the second most quoted writer in the world. “Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great‚ some achieve greatness‚ and some have greatness thrust upon them” (Shakespeare 1). Many authors refer

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    William Shakespeare studies throughout the years by students‚ writers‚ and readers. He was a famous literature writer who is known worldwide for his literature works‚ but being known doesn’t mean they know the real person. Which tends to bring doubts and theory’s about if Shakespeare is a real person or if he really wrote the literature masterpieces that people read today. Underneath the name‚ William Shakespeare is just one major secret kept that’s been kept hidden from the world. Everybody tends

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    What is revenge and why do we seek it ? In Shakespeare Hamlet revenge triggers the characters to act blindly and be driven by their emotions. Driven by their madness and plotting to avenge the death of their fathers ‚ Laertes and Hamlet forgot to reason with themselves. Shakespeare uses revenge as major part in the play. Within the play few people want revenge on the someone else. Hamlet seeks revenge on the current king of Denmark‚his uncle‚who has killed Hamlet’s father. For Claudius to

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    writer is the famous writer William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare is considered the greatest writer and playwright of all time. His works were versatile‚ ranging from romance plays and sonnets to more tragedy works. He is well known for writing his very own plays and sonnets and acting. Shakespeare wrote a grand total of 37 plays and 154 sonnets. His plays have been produced more often and in more countries than those of any other author (Applebee 983). William Shakespeare shaped the way we write

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    The story of Hamlet rings with the theme of revenge‚ and is seen throughout the play “Hamlet” written by William Shakespeare. Hamlet is thrown into turmoil with the grief of his father’s death and then the untimely marriage of his mother queen Gertrude to his Uncle Claudius. It becomes revealed to Hamlet by his father’s ghost that Claudius had murdered him to gain his mother’s bed and the throne. Hamlets actions and behaviors affected those around him astounding and severe consequences. As the play

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    After reading the rather confusing (and extremely hostile) essay "Shakespeare‚" it’s not hard to tell that the author calls for an eradication of William Shakespeare’s plays from English classrooms. The author feels that many of Shakespeare’s great plays‚ including Macbeth‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ and Twelfth Knight‚ are irrelevant to today’s society. Although the language in this essay is extremely convoluted and tangled‚ as I am sure everyone has noted‚ I believe that I have found the quintessence of

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    This Hamlet play is charismatic and unique and it’s completely different from any play you’ve ever seen. Recently‚ I had the pleasure of seeing one of William Shakespeare’s most favourite plays Hamlet‚ performed beautifully at the Toronto Centre for the Arts Theatre in downtown Toronto. It is completely a mesmerizing production that featured some modern acting from all of the actors. A quick glimpse of the performance area looked more like a lecture hall than an art house‚ however at the beginning

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