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    To begin‚ one notices that all three scenes demonstrate different language elements‚ but only one version is unsurpassed. That version is directed by Mckellen. Macbeth is portrayed as an insane man while delivering this soliloquy. He talks exceptionally fast and at this pace he sounds nervous‚ shaky and out of breath. With Macbeth begins anxious then changes to being confident. The audience may predict that something fatal is bound to happen. Mckellen’s version reflected the original text‚ kept

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    Act 1 Scene 5 Mcbeth

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    How does Shakespeare portray Lady Macbeth’s state of mind in her first speech (“The raven was hoarse…”) and how does the speech relate to the plays concerns with ambition? Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy (Act I scene 5 lines 37-52) provides a vivid insight into her twisted state of mind as she creates initial plans to murder Duncan in order to fulfill the prophecy the witches made and have Macbeth become the King. The first lines of the speech reveal her first dark thoughts on killing Duncan. “The

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    Hamlet The depressed young prince was struck by tragedy early on in his life‚ when his father King Hamlet was killed in battle defending the kingdom. Not only did the prince have to deal with the sudden death of his father‚ but also cope with the idea that his recently widow mother would soon be married to his uncle Claudius his father’s blood brother. In order to keep the kingdom running and to keep the throne in the family there was no other way. Hamlet mad at the fact that his father’s death

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    his scheme worked‚ Hamlet experiences a sudden surge of confidence which prompts the first half of this short soliloquy. Hamlet is now sure that he could easily complete the "bitter business" of revenge; sure that he could murder his uncle without hesitation. However‚ Claudius is out of reach for the moment‚ and so Hamlet turns his attention to his mother‚ revealing in the second half of the soliloquy his intentions to force Gertrude to make a full confession. Although Hamlet still loves his mother

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    Sample units of work Year 7‚ Year 8‚ Year 9‚ GCSE Globe Education Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet by Georghia Ellinas and Michael Jones Year 7: Romeo meets Juliet Year 8: What’s in a name? Year 9: Father or Lover? GCSE: The presentation of conflict in Romeo and Juliet Sample units of work using Globe Education Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet The sample units of work offer possible routes through the resources in a way that builds confidence and skills

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    Hamlet begins with two guards‚ Bernardo and Francisco‚ as they keep watch of Elsinore. Bernardo relieves Francisco of his duty on watch and two other characters enter. Horatio and Marcellus arrive and engage in a discussion with Bernardo and Francisco about a figure they saw. The men believe that they saw a ghost. The ghost then appears in front of the men and is revealed to be the ghost of the late King Hamlet in a full suit of armor. The guards had previously attempted to speak with the ghost

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    ANTONIO I honestly don’t know why I’m so sad . I’m tired of it‚ and so are you. But I have no idea why I have gotten so depressed and I can’t figure out what is even making me feel this way. I must not understand myself very well. SALARINO You’re worried about your ships. Your mind is getting tossed around in the ocean with them‚ but they’re fine. They’re like huge parade floats on the sea. They’re so big they look down on the smaller ships‚ which all have to bow and then get out of the way.

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    Banquo act 2 scene 1

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    Banquo and his son Fleance walk in the torch-lit hall of Macbeth’s castle. Fleance says that it is after midnight‚ and his father responds that although he is tired‚ he wishes to stay awake because his sleep has lately inspired “cursed thoughts” (2.1.8). Macbeth enters‚ and Banquo is surprised to see him still up. Banquo says that the king is asleep and mentions that he had a dream about the “three weird sisters.” When Banquo suggests that the witches have revealed “some truth” to Macbeth‚ Macbeth

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    drama to effectively catch public attention. The first scene in every movie is the most important as it can draw the audience in and set the tone for the rest of the piece. In Act I Scene I‚ Luhrmann’s movie version of Romeo and Juliet was more compelling and accurate in presenting the intended atmosphere of the original Shakespeare play through the use

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    How is Iago Presented In Act 1Scene 1 Of “Othello” “Othello” was a play written by William Shakespeare in 1603. This play is a tragedy written in iambic pentameter‚ with a noble hero named Othello and a devious villain called Iago. Iago changes the story for the worst as he causes Othello to commit suicide and murder his loyal wife because of his fatal flow which is jealousy. The opening of the play confuses the audience for Iago and Roderigo are arguing over Desdemona. The audience may also

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