How does Shakespeare create tension in act 3 scene 1? Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy about “two star crossed lovers‚” each from a family with an ancient grudge against each other. After a party at the Capulet mansion Romeo and Juliet fall madly in love. However‚ Juliet is being forced to marry Paris who is desperately in love with her as the play was written in a patriarchal time. With conflict between the Capulets and Montagues it becomes difficult for Romeo and Juliet to see each other. After
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The play Edward II reaches its emotional climax in scene i‚ Act V. It is in this scene that the king’s image as an irresponsible and weak person undergoes a total transformation‚ and he emerges before the audience as a tragic figure in his understanding of the worthlessness of a king stripped of power just like the King in King Lear. Historically Edward II might not have shown this kind of tragic understanding of life. It is here that one has to look for the poet in the dramatist who expressed the
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Macbeth’s Soliloquy In Macbeth’s soliloquy Shakespeare uses many rhetorical devices to magnify Macbeth’s change in attitude about killing Duncan. Two of the main rhetorical devices used in the soliloquy are rhetorical questions and allusions to Hecate and Tarquin. These two devices help Shakespeare depict the change in Macbeth’s attitude about killing Duncan and also represent his decision to kill Duncan. Macbeth’s rhetorical questions share his lack of clarity and conviction to kill Duncan while
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In act 5 scene 5 of Macbeth by Shakespeare‚ we see Macbeth preparing the castle for the coming battle‚ and then thinking back on how he has changed since he met the witches and resolved to kill Duncan. This scene happens after Malcom and his cousins meet to discuss the march to Dunsinane‚ and before the attack on the castle begins. The main purpose of the scene is to highlight the development of Macbeth’s character throughout the play‚ and is significant because it highlights Macbeth’s inability
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Othello by William Shakespeare‚ Iago is the ultimate villain. He will do whatever it takes to ruin Othello’s life. Without Iago‚ Othello would not be the tragedy it is today‚ but just an empty romance without any conflict. Some may believe that Iago is a victim because he was blinded by his emotions to think with his conscience. Iago was overlooked for the job as lieutenant and could of done just as good a job as Othello or better if he was given the chance. Iago is a villain because he tries to
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Compare the ways in which Shakespeare presents the two kings in these extracts from Richard II and Macbeth. In the scene from Richard II‚ Act 3 Scene 2‚ Richard is informed of the deaths of Bushy‚ Green and the Earl of Wiltshire‚ whereupon he begins a monologue discussing death. In the scene from Macbeth‚ Act 5 Scene 5‚ Macbeth is informed by a messenger about the movement of the army from the Birnam Woods‚ which he responds to with anger towards the messenger‚ before having an internal battle about
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The Missing Scene From Macbeth: Act III‚ Scene 4 Enter FLEANCE [FLEANCE walks in‚ clearly distraught‚ tired and grief written on his face.] FLEANCE Father was right! Macbeth is a traitor. He had my father killed for knowing too much Macbeth might have even killed Duncan. [FLEANCE stops‚ looking at his surroundings] Enter HECATE. [Appears out of nowhere to FLEANCE‚ puff of smoke where she enters.] HECATE It is not for you to wonder about things you would not understand‚ child of Banquo‚ heir to
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How does Shakespeare present conflict in act 3 scene 1? In William Shakespeare’s play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ there is alot of conflict particularly in act 3 scene 1. The audience find conflict interesting to watch because it creates drama and tension. Shakespeare uses many dramatic devices to present this; some of these techniques include foreshadowing‚ puns and irony to add to this effect. Another reason why Shakespeare uses conflict in the play is so that the audience are able to get attached to it
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Scene 4: Conflict Act 4: Setting: Classroom Characters: Lorraine‚ James‚ Esmeralda‚ Classmates‚ Teacher Lorraine - Narration: My conflict with my friends left me unwanted‚ all alone. But still at least I have James who really cares for me. No one will ever break us apart. Note: Esmeralda should be near James (Teacher Enters) Teacher: Good morning Class! Classmates: Good morning Teacher! *class sits down* Teacher: So‚ you have a new classmate who just transfered here from Paco Catholic
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Crime Scene Investigator Do you ever wonder why people choose to work as a crime scene investigator also known as CSI? I am not sure why people choose to work in this field but‚ I do know why I decided on this career. This is my career of choice because the job itself is very interesting and inspiring to me. This strong passion that I have for figuring out crimes and causes of death will fit perfect for this job. My mother reminds me all the time that when I was a little girl‚ I always wanted
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