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    Hamlet: Act III Scene II In this scene‚ taking place in a castle hall‚ Hamlet devises a plan to reinforce his beliefs of his uncle’s treachery by having a play acted out for him. This play tells the story of a nephew who murders his uncle‚ the king‚ and marries his widowed wife‚ mimicking Hamlet’s real life circumstance with Claudius and Gertrude. Hamlet tells Horatio that they should both keep watch over Claudius for any signs of guilt throughout the play. Claudius does‚ indeed‚ storm out of

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    opportunity to compare Rosaline with the other beautiful women of Verona. Romeo agrees to go with him‚ but only because Rosaline herself will be there. Analysis This scene introduces Paris as Capulet’s pick for Juliet’s husband and also sets into motion Romeo and Juliet’s eventual meeting at the feast. In the process‚ the scene establishes how Juliet is subject to parental influence. Romeo might be forced into fights because of his father’s enmity with the Capulets‚ but Juliet is far more constrained.

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    In Scene I‚ Act I‚ of Romeo and Juliet‚ Romeo bitterly complains to his cousin and friend‚ Benvolio‚ about being “in love” with another girl. However‚ I think he is being dramatic about his love for this person. Romeo repeatedly describes how beautiful this person is‚ but has not stated more rational reasons as to why someone might love another person (ex – his or her personality). Romeo also said‚ “She will not stay the siege of loving terms‚/nor bride th’encounter of assailing eyes‚/nor ope her

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    paper will be exploring the important events of one of the scenes from the play. Act 3 scene 2 explores the relationship between king Henry IV and the Prince. Based off the two sides‚ the Prince side‚ which we explored in previous scenes as a fun willed‚ rebelling side‚ vs king Henry side who is more disappoint and discouraged more then anything about the behaviour that his son is showing‚ towards his duties. the importance of this scene will allow readers to explore a bit of Shakespearian writing

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    Hamlet: Act 2 Scene 2 - Compare Hamlet’s Reaction to Arrival of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern and To the Players Yin Choi Compare Hamlet’s reaction to the arrival of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern with his reaction to the arrival of the Playyers. Account for his reactions. By comparing Hamlet’s reaction to the arrival of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern with his reaction to the arrival of the Players‚ we can observe the different perspectives of Hamlet’s character. His reaction to the arrival of

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    Scene 7: A Short Story The lights in the Wingfield house flicker and then turn off altogether. Amanda nags Tom‚ for he foolishly forgot to pay the bill; however‚ what she does not know is that Tom did not pay it on purpose. As Amanda lights candles‚ she tells Tom that he will have to help her with the dishes as punishment and this gives Jim and Laura an opportunity to be alone. They retreat in her room and Laura’s heart begins beating faster and faster as she realizes that she will be alone

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    How does Shakespeare show conflict‚ violence and build tension in act 1 scene 1 and act 3 scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet? Romeo and Juliet believed to be a play which uncloaks the true emotion of love. A play which portrays the tragedies‚ tensions and disagreements that arise between the families of two lovers‚ and how platonic love can be mitigated with loathsome feelings resulting in death. Is it fair for a feeling like love‚ so pure to result in death? Before act 1 scene 1 starts‚ the opening lines

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    Jane Eyre‚ as the eponymous character‚ has become closer and better known to us than to any familial member or friend. Because of this we understand the way she writes‚ and subsequently how she views her own new environment. Her vivid descriptions and powerful imagery remind us of where her imagination (more spirited than that of any other child) originated in the time spent engaged in Bewick’s ‘History of British Birds’‚ her only form of escapism from the dreary conditions at Gateshead Hall. So

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    In act one‚ the secret affair of John Proctor and Abigail Williams was revealed that led to conflict between John and his wife. Divorce was not permitted in the late 16th century‚ hence‚ the Proctors had to maintain their marriage causing discord within the Proctor household. At the start of Act 2‚ Miller creates a tense atmosphere of animosity portrayed by John and Elizabeth Proctor in their lack of affection‚ awkwardness‚ appraisal and guilt leading to affliction. In the beginning of Act Two

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    Scene III Derek Poore-Abad: Corin‚ new name: Romo Joe Lauren Armitage: Ganymede and ‚ new name: Daniel/Danielle Matthew Cirbo: Orlando‚ new name: Brad Tanner and Celia new name: Jessica Swanston Michael Yang: Narrator and Touchstone‚ new name: Johnbob and Tyson 5 volunteers: 1 and 2 (Jake and real Tyson) are random talkers‚ and 3‚4‚ and 5 (Hailey‚ Annabelle‚ and Jac) are girls studying Characters: Tyson‚ Brad‚ Daniel/Danielle‚ Jessica‚ and Romo Setting: hallway in a middle school with lockers Criticism:

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