Antigone Scene 1: Tone In Antigone by Sophocles‚ the character of Creon is portrayed as volatile‚ narcissistic‚ and hypocritical. All these qualities can be clearly seen in his tone during scene 1 of Antigone where Creon addresses the chorus as their king‚ and also receives new of Eteocles’ burial. His tone when addressing different parties and also his shifts in tone give the reader an invaluable insight into his personalities and goals. The scene opens with Creon addressing the chorus in his
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In this scene‚ Tom leaves to the fire-escape and ponders on where he grew up. Amanda eventually joins Tom where they apologize and forgive each other. Tom then tells Amanda that a man named Jim O’connor is coming over for dinner tomorrow night. Amanda is absolutely ecstatic with this news‚ but she is also nervous that she will not have enough time to clean the place in time. Tom tells Amanda not to get too excited because Jim is not coming to exclusively meet Laura. Tom also says that Laura is crippled
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5 Random Acts of Kindness 1. On a Friday afternoon‚ I helped my mom wash the laundry. While she was cooking food for dinner‚ I washed the clothe without her noticing. After an hour‚ every clothe was clean and folded. The look on her face said it all‚ she was surprised and happy. The way I felt that day was great and supportive. 2. The next morning‚ after everybody finish eating dinner I washed the dishes. It was around 6:30 A.M in the morning when everybody was sleeping. It was luck that
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What is established in Hamlet‚ act I? Act I of Hamlet is mainly a highly successful exposition but also establishes elements of the revenge tragedy‚ a distinct tone and mood and Elizabethan values still resonating with modern society. Additionally‚ the act is part of arguably Shakespeare’s best play and in itself is a sophisticated and effective piece of theatre. Beginning on a tense‚ cold night in Denmark act I of Hamlet successfully introduces setting‚ characters and plot‚ all of which further
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For the first time in scene 9 we are shown a part beginning with a placard that read as follows: “General strike in support of the locked-out stockyard workers!” As mentioned earlier this mentally prepares the audience of what is about to take place and hints them to focus on how it all takes place. As a result of Mauler’s blood sucking nature the laborers decide to call a strike. The sole purpose of the strike is to make sure that the workers are not fooled by false promises fed by those ruling
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1) Shakespeare uses Polonius’ character to make satirical observations about the corruption in King James’ court. Through Polonius’ character he also illuminates the universal theme of deceit. Find five quotes from acts 2 and 3 that support these observations about Polonius. “You shall do marvellously wisely‚ good Reynaldo. Before you visit him‚ to make inquire of his behaviour.” – Polonius‚ Act 2 scene 1. “Now gather and surmise”- Polonius‚ Act 2 scene 2 (Polonius reads out Hamlet’s private
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Theme of Insanity in Act III of Shakespeare’s Hamlet There is a fine line between madness and sanity—this is arguable. When one spends so much time acting as if he is crazy‚ at what point is he no longer pretending? The character of Prince Hamlet is an excellent example of this. Although the theme of mental instability is present throughout the entire play‚ Act III of Hamlet is especially filled with examples of Hamlet’s insanity
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This scene takes place near the end of the end of the play. Ophelia has just died and her grave is being dug in the graveyard. Hamlet and Horatio come in and speak with the grave diggers. Later in the scene the funeral procession come through with Claudius‚ Gertrude‚ and Laertes. A major theme in this play is the conflict between action and inaction. Very few times in this play do the characters take action. It mainly a play of words and observation. So many scenes the characters stand‚ talk
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I have succeeded in tricking the whole royal family into thinking I am ’mad.’ Ophilia‚ Polonius‚ Gertrude‚ Claudius‚ and all the rest of them believe that I am heart-broken and losing my mind. This should play right into my trap. Since I now know of the players that are in town‚ I can continue my plan that consists of disposing of Claudius. <br><br>Fooling the royal family was a simple task. They believe that I have become mad because of the forbiddance of Ophilia to see me. I even expressed a will
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The porter scene in ‘Macbeth’ follows the treacherous murder of King Duncan and is striking‚ as it is where Shakespeare clearly weaves comedy in amongst the tragedy of the rest of the play. There are plenty of speculations concerning the purpose of the scene; however‚ there is no doubt that it holds great significance nevertheless. Elizabethan theatres were very different to the theatres we know today. There was no special lighting available nor curtains‚ and scene switchovers could have been
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