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    Gravedigger in Hamlet

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    to elaborate on the nature of death and as a turning point in Hamlet’s character. In Hamlet‚ the gravedigger and changing mood of the encounter serve to move Hamlet and the reader closer to the realization that death is inevitable and universal. The encounter is essential to the plot‚ in that it provides for Hamlet’s return from England and sets the stage for Hamlet’s discovery of Ophelia’s death. It brings Hamlet from the state in which he was able to easily arrange for the deaths of Rosencrantz

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    Act 1 - Scene 4 Mercutio and Benvolio try to persuade Romeo to continue on with crashing the party at the Capulet’s with an optimistic mindset. This is because Romeo was in a nervous state caused by a dream he had depicting a life’s end. Had Romeo listened to his dream‚ many others‚ including himself‚ would have lived passed the next few days. Act 2 - Scene 3 Romeo meets up with Friar Lawrence to request him to marry Juliet to him. Friar Lawrence agrees to wed the two but not after questioning

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    Hamlet the Ghost

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    Role Of The Ghost Of The Hamlet The ghost in the play Hamlet has great dramatic significance . The play opens and Hamlet ‚ the prince of Denmark is shown in mourning. He is wearing black clothes and the sad look on his face bears an evidence of grief he is feeling at the death of his father. His uncle Cladius succeeded his father. Soon after‚ Hamlet’s mother (Queen Gertrude) married Claudius. Hamlet hated Claudius because he (Claudius)

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    There are many themes in Hamlet such as revenge‚ madness and religion. But who would be the villain and who would be the hero? Hamlet would be considered a hero and Claudius would be considered the villain. Some people might think different because of all that Hamlet did to people. Hamlet has a reason for all that he has different motives. Motive is something that causes a person to act in a certain way‚ do a certain thing‚ etc. Despite how Hamlet has some villainous qualities he is still the hero

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    Claudius in Hamlet

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    Claudius in Hamlet In William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”‚ Claudius‚ the new King‚ is striving for absolute power and strength over everyone and would stop at nothing to get it. His actions seem to be overlooked by some of the other characters and their actions. Claudius’s actions resulted in many deaths. He ordered others to do all of his dirty work‚ he was selfish and thought only about how to gain more power‚ and he was a master manipulator. His selfish ways led to the tragic ending of Hamlet. Claudius

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    The Crucible-Act 1 Summary * The Crucible takes place in Salem‚ Massachusetts in 1692 * Salem under a theocratic form of government * we learn that Reverend Parris’ daughter is sick * rumors of witchcraft are running through Salem about Betty because her sickness is unknown * Abigail‚ Parris’ niece‚ Betty and a group of girls were seen dancing in the woods by Reverend Parris * Parris jumped out of a bush when he sees the girls dancing‚ startled them‚ and Betty has been sick

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    Explore the theme of rebellion in the first three acts of The Tempest Rebellion is definitely an important theme throughout the play. Every character has committed an act of rebellion at some point in The Tempest. The subject of rebellion was very important to the audience at the time because of the risk of rebellion at the time against James I‚ who was the monarch. There is a lot of rebelling against masters‚ as shown by both Ariel and Caliban. In act 1 scene 2‚ Ariel asks Prospero for his

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    Michael Heifetz 10/29/11 Act 1 Characterization Throughout act one of The Crucible‚ Arthur Miller uses many forms of characterization to present Abigail as a sly‚ lying girl‚ who tries to wheedle her way into getting the outcome that she wants by any means necessary. One way he does this is through Abigail’s words throughout act one. When Parris is asking Abigail about why she was fired from Elizabeth Proctor’s service Abigail said‚ “[she] hates me‚ uncle‚ she must… [she is]

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    6 Act 2 Scenes 1 And

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    #6. Act 2‚ Scenes 1 and 2. Cite specific textual evidence to support your answers to each of the following: A) Romeo and Juliet fall in love and he want to talk with Juliet. So he climbs over the wall. Mercutio and Benvolio think his love is blind. Line 32 and line 33. B) It describes that Julie walk to the window. For example‚ her eyes are shinning like the stars. C) Because Juliet is the sun and she is out shining the moon. D) "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet" that mean a name doesn’t

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    Symbolism In Hamlet

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    Many characters in Hamlet display a false front‚ hiding their true nature and intentions while acting out the role society has given them to keep their power. This is seen through Hamlet by William Shakespeare‚ as King Claudius becomes corrupt and presents an image of a caring and loving leader‚ when in fact‚ he has ulterior motives. The painting enhances the text by showing one of the characters who most prominently conveys the theme of appearance versus reality‚ providing evidence for Claudius’s

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