MACBETH Act 1 Sc. I/The Witches/Character study of Macbeth • Charles lamb while speaking about the witches describes them as ‘…creatures to whom man or woman plotting some dire mischief might resort for occasional consultation. ….From the moment that their eyes first met Macbeth he is spellbound. That meeting sways his destiny. He can never break the fascination. These witches can hurt the body (refer to the Sailors of the “tiger’
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In act 3‚ Othello starts to believe Iago. After telling Iago to show him more and more prove‚ and Iago somehow miraculously coming up with the prove and luck being on his side‚ does it. Also‚ Desdemona promised Cassio that she would tell Othello to consider his position as lieutenant‚ which makes Othello believe Iago even more! When Desdemona and Cassio were talking about this conversation‚ they saw that Othello was coming towards them. Cassio‚ nervous about Othello firing him‚ leaves quickly to
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dramatic devices in Act 3 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet in order to make it such an interesting‚ exciting and important scene? Introduction Give some brief details about: • the plot of Romeo and Juliet; • how the play fits into the tragedy genre; • the general themes of the play; • the social and historical context of the play; • where this scene fits into the play as a whole. Main Part You need to explain how and why Shakespeare uses dramatic devices within the scene to interest‚ involve
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Psycho Killer 3 Script Act 1: Scene 1: Marcello’s Funeral (Filmed at gazebo park) Noel: “...Eulogy…” [Noel leaves the stage as another person takes his place‚ he then sits next to Erica‚ who is crying. Muted eulogy in background‚ other’s look at eulogist] Noel: Hey you come here often? Erica: What.. Noel: “Listen babe‚ If I was an enzyme I would be a DNA helicase‚ so I could unzip your jeans” Close-up of Noel’s creepy enthusiastic face and overextended eyebrows Erica: ok? [Whispers into
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Act 1 of ’Othello’ is all based around one evening’s events in Venice. It is very fast paced‚ where many things happen in a short time span. The opening of the Act is an argument with Iago and Roderigo‚ in which the audience first see Iago’s character emerging. In the opening scene‚ Iago displays his crude characteristics and language. Perhaps his most revealing declaration at this point is his proud boast `I am not what I am’. Though Roderigo is evidently meant to take this as reassurance that
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The opening scene in Hamlet Act I‚ Scene I‚ sets the tone for the story. The story begins with two soldiers (Bernardo and Francisco) on guard meeting in the darkness. Both soldiers are on edge and seem fearful‚ which leads the reader to believe that the characters are under a state of stress. The author uses imagery to present the main symbol of fear in the opening act‚ by presenting a ghost. The ghost of King Hamlet represents the fear and tragedy of the unknown shift of power following his death
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William Shakespeare uses many different techniques to show Juliet’s fears. The scene starts with Juliet telling the nurse and lady Capulet to leave her alone. Her statement‚ "God knows when we shall meet again‚" foreshadows disaster‚ implying that she may die. Juliet then starts questioning herself about taking the potion. Her speech takes us through her mixed and passionate emotions that make up her thoughts before drinking the potion. "I have a faint cold fear thrills through my veins‚ That almost
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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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How does Shakespeare Create Atmosphere in Act 3 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet? William Shakespeare creates atmosphere in this scene by using a number of effective techniques‚ in this essay I will be discussing how these techniques create such a tense and suspenseful atmosphere that truly captures and engages the Elizabethan audience. Firstly‚ Shakespeare uses dramatic irony in this scene by the entrance of Romeo‚ the audience are aware that he has just came from marrying Juliet‚ however the characters
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many turns and the most important of these is in act 3 scene II. As a pivotal scene in William Shakespeare’s play‚ audiences gain an understanding of the characters and their actions leading up to this point. Many of the themes in the play come to light in this scene as the plot gathers pace and it is for all these reasons I chose this scene. Our understanding of a text is greatly affected by the context in which scenes take place. Act 3 Scene 2 transpires after a series of turbulent events and
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