Much Ado About Nothing – Commentary Act 2 Scene I How do the characters feel about “Love” and marriage? Don Pedro wooed Hero and got Leonato to consent to the marriage. However‚ Claudio had been tricked earlier into thinking that Don Pedro had been attempting to woo Hero for himself‚ which he had more than readily believed‚ without any questioning nor suspicion whatsoever. It had made him very angry‚ almost instantly‚ as he felt that the man who had promised to help him get married had
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upon the stage And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by an idiot‚ full of sound and fury Signifying nothing. (5.5 17-28) Act 5‚ Scene 5 Commentary In act 5‚ scene 5 of Macbeth‚ William Shakespeare uses metaphors‚ diction‚ mood and tone to emphasize the concept that life is meaningless‚ in order to suggest the theme of ambition without moral constraints. Upon hearing of his wife’s death‚ Macbeth
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writing excellent superlative opening scenes for his plays. By reviewing Act 1‚ Scene 1 of Hamlet‚ the reader is able to establish a clear understanding of events to come. This scene effectively sets a strong mood for the events to come‚ gives important background information‚ and introduces the main characters. With the use of this information‚ it is simple to see how Shakespeare manages to create stories with such everlasting appeal. In Hamlet‚ Act 1‚ Scene 1 proves to be a vital element to understanding
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How does Shakespeare use language and dramatic effects to in Act 1‚ Scene 1 and Act 3‚ Scene 1 of Montague family. Later in Act One Scene Five he authenticates that all that is ever on his mind is war as when he sees Romeo at the Capulet party (Romeo being a Montague and therefore not wanted)‚ instead of letting it pass as a party in Elizabethan times and today is no place for fighting‚ he asks Capulet for permission to fight him there and then - "Uncle‚ this is a Montague‚ our foe; a villain‚ that
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How does Shakespeare portray Lady Macbeth’s state of mind in her first speech (“The raven was hoarse…”) and how does the speech relate to the plays concerns with ambition? Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy (Act I scene 5 lines 37-52) provides a vivid insight into her twisted state of mind as she creates initial plans to murder Duncan in order to fulfill the prophecy the witches made and have Macbeth become the King. The first lines of the speech reveal her first dark thoughts on killing Duncan. “The
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people watching. Act IV‚ Scene V of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet is‚ in comparison to the film version by Kenneth Branagh‚ widely open to interpretation. In part‚ this is due to its varying target audiences. In the Elizabethan era‚ audiences easily understood the importance of the flower references in Act IV‚ Scene V and how they helped with the understanding the scene. In contrast‚ modern day society uses different costumes and sets to help with the understanding of the scene as well as through
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murder‚ until his final downfall. This scene details Macbeth’s first soliloquy‚ in which he decides not to follow through with their plan of regicide‚ and the remainder of the scene consists of his wife‚ Lady Macbeth‚ arguing with him to change his mind. Lady Macbeth uses emotive language in contrast to he husband’s logically thought out reasoning‚ and appeals to his sense of honour in his own masculinity by insulting it. Before Lady Macbeth enters the scene‚ Macbeth decides against the plan of
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Act 1 Scene 1 Setting * Witch laughter * Haunted * Rain & Thunder * Dark * Supernatural These are all what Shakespeare wants us to feel setting (Refer to attachment) Quotes “In thunder‚ lightning‚ or in rain?” [A1S1 L1 Pg 23] * Foreshadows the play/ ending * Not in right place * Theme of Against the Order of Nature “When the battle’s lost and won.” [A1S1 L2 Pg 23] * “lost and won” * Riddle/ contradicting/ complex * Suggest magic/ witchcraft
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Acts Essay The apostles must have had a great amount of boldness‚ heart‚ and courage to share the gospels with other. First‚ of all many people might have not accepted the word of God. One apostle I really admire is Paul. He is really faithful to God by doing what God commands him to do. Paul went to Iconium with Barnabas and spoke the gospel. Both of them spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed‚ but those who didn’t believe them hardened their hearts. With
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How does Act 1 Scene 1 succeed in arresting the audience’s attention and provide the exposition to the play? It is clear that Shakespeare was eager to set the scene and plant the audience in the world of the play with the opening word “Boatswain”. This first word immediately transports the audience on to the deck of the ship‚ ready for adventure. With the master’s second remark the audience finds itself in the eye of the storm. “We run ourselves aground”. The effect of these words on the audience
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