“Compare the ways in which Shakespeare and Browning present characters with hamartia in Othello and a selection of poetry. To what extent does this give the text a sense of catharsis at the end?” The term ’hamartia’ in this context is a reference to a flaw in a protagonist’s character‚ either because of his natural attributes‚ a sin committed by the character‚ his ignorance or naivety‚ or a misunderstanding. This results in the “hero” committing an unfixable error‚ which may result in his downfall
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used the theme of forbidden or impossible love to bring forth a physical change in his characters. The love could have been blocked by a physical hindrance‚ patriarchal denial‚ or familial ties. When the character or characters try to kindle their love‚ a metamorphosis takes place. “Pyramus and Thisbe” is the tale of two lovers who have been neighbors since childhood. In lines 59 and 60 of book IV‚ Ovid writes‚ “notitiam primosque gradus vicinia fecit‚ tempore crevit amor;” The love between the two
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overuse of the word “Tenders” and phrases such as “set your entreatments at a higher rate‚” “which their investments show‚” “tenders for true pay which are not sterling.” These are Polonius possibly unwittingly showing us how he sees his daughter. He’s more worried as to how
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Georges Orwell’s 1984 ~ An Examination of Controlling Government George Orwell‚ in 1984‚ establishes a setting where the government’s intentions are self-serving to illustrate the impact of such on its citizens. In the book he demonstrates this through the character Winston. Winston knows that Big Brother and the government is just a huge lie. He writes in his journal about how he feels about Oceania and how he isn’t too sure about his surroundings. Everyone was for himself or herself and thinking
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Using a close Analysis of 4:1 as a starting point and material from the play as a whole‚ discuss how Shakespeare presents Henry and explores Renaissance idea concerning kingship and society. Include some consideration of how modern audience’s response may compare to that of a contemporary audience. In “Henry V” Shakespeare presents a figure that symbolises the ideal monarch as expressed by writers like Bodin and Erasmus. In a renaissance society it is believed that each king is appointed king
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The Forbidden Love of Romeo and Juliet The story of Romeo and Juliet is a beautiful and tragic love story. The two lovers fell in love instantly‚ but this love was doomed because it was forbidden. Shakespeare emphasizes this theme of a forbidden romance throughout the whole play through family names‚ the lover’s secret marriage‚ and the death of Romeo and Juliet. The family names of both Romeo and Juliet is the most dominant example of forbidden love in the play. The Montagues‚ Romeo’s family‚ and
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How does Shakespeare explore conflict in Act three? Shakespeare shows and explores conflict throughout Romeo and Juliet and is evidently one of the main topics illustrated in the play. Act three is one of the acts where conflict is most prominent. There is a wide range of conflict visible created by Shakespeare using a lot of many different devices. In act three scene one conflict is shown physically and is a key point in the play as this is where the whole story finally starts taking place
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Shakespeare’s Macbeth multiple themes are present. The exploration of the many subjects that link human nature‚ are represented by themes within the play. Shakespeare explores the many ways humans interact through relationships as well as their attitudes towards each other. Theses interactions create the main ideas that make up the play‚ such as power‚ love‚ friendship‚ loyalty and ambition. The main relationship explored is between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth and how their attitudes and interactions push
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confused‚ not knowing what Hamlet is talking about. When talking with the Players‚ however‚ he acts imperiously‚ exerting his authority over them. When talking with Reynaldo‚ Polonius speaks in a clever and sneaky manner. He tells Reynaldo exactly how to speak to people while trying to find Laertes. He tells him exactly what to say so that the other person will be forced to tell him of the whereabouts of Laertes. He told him that he should say "you may say‚ not well. But‚ if ’t be he I mean‚ he’s
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How does Shakespeare use the pairs of lovers to explore the themes of love in ‘Much A do About Nothing’? Love is an essential theme in ‘Much Ado About Nothing’. Through comic scenes Shakespeare uses characters to explore his idea on love and marriage‚ using relationships to show the trial of love. In the play Shakespeare portrays Benedick and Beatrice as critics of love‚ whilst Claudio and Hero as depicted as conventional lovers. Beatrice is a very confident‚ out-spoken and critical
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