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 I section II‚ the new king of Denmark‚ Claudius is dealing with affairs of state addressing two important issues. At the start of Act I section II the new king of Denmark‚ Claudius‚ first brings up with the issue with the state of Denmark‚ after the passing of the old king‚ Hamlet‚ it only took two months for Claudius and Gertrude ‚the wife of Hamlet‚ to marry one another. To explain this he talks about how the kingdom had grieved over the loss of their previous king and how it has effect
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deception of the fairies. In Shakespeare’s plays he always seems to produce a few monologues or soliloquies. During the following blogs I will be analysing a monologue spoken by the power hungry fairy king‚ Oberon. At this moment of the play in Act 2 Scene 1 the chaos begins. Through these blogs I will analyse Oberon’s monologue and prove it’s importance to the whole play. (Warning: includes spoilers). Background: One of the key monologues during A Midsummer Night’s Dream is when the king of the fairies
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Act 1 Scene 1 Setting * Witch laughter * Haunted * Rain & Thunder * Dark * Supernatural These are all what Shakespeare wants us to feel setting (Refer to attachment) Quotes “In thunder‚ lightning‚ or in rain?” [A1S1 L1 Pg 23] * Foreshadows the play/ ending * Not in right place * Theme of Against the Order of Nature “When the battle’s lost and won.” [A1S1 L2 Pg 23] * “lost and won” * Riddle/ contradicting/ complex * Suggest magic/ witchcraft
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How does Act 1 Scene 1 succeed in arresting the audience’s attention and provide the exposition to the play? It is clear that Shakespeare was eager to set the scene and plant the audience in the world of the play with the opening word “Boatswain”. This first word immediately transports the audience on to the deck of the ship‚ ready for adventure. With the master’s second remark the audience finds itself in the eye of the storm. “We run ourselves aground”. The effect of these words on the audience
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Hamlet; Act IV‚ Scene 6-7 Summary; Scene 6 Horatio receives a letter from hamlet. In the letter‚ he writes that the ship he was on bound for England was attacked by pirates. In the battle‚ Hamlet boarded the pirate ship‚ when the ships disengaged from battle Guildenstern and Rosencrantz continued on their way to England‚ while Hamlet was on his way back towards Denmark. To keep the pirates from keeping hamlet hostage‚ he promised them a good deed in future times. He tells Horatio to give these
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Julius Caesar – Act 1 Scene 2 The scene I have drawn is act 1 scene 2 when the soothsayer approaches Julius Caesar. He tells him to “Beware of March 15th”. This is a significant scene to the play because he warned Caesar about the day of his death. This is important because it shows how he is arrogant and thinks he is superior to others by not listening to anyone’s opinions. “He is a dreamer. Let us leave him. Pass!” (act 1‚ scene 2) this quote shows us that he did not want to talk to the soothsayer
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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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Overcoming a loved ones death is never easy‚ but it becomes manageable with the help‚ support‚ and love of loved ones around you. In Hamlet‚ by William Shakespeare‚ Hamlet’s father’s death brings great pain to him. On the other hand his mother and uncle seem to have moved on from that episode by continuing with a new life together. He is the only honest character in the royal court‚ the only person of high standing whose sensibilities are offended by what has happened in the aftermath of his father’s
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Act 2 Scene 1 For this scene I chose the song “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers. I chose this song because it talks about how when you need a friend during bad times in your life to help you‚ they’ll be there. A quotation from the song that proves this is: ”Lean on me‚ when you’re not strong And I’ll be your friend‚ I’ll help you carry on.” this connects to the scene because Sebastian needed someone to be there for him to help him in his time of need and sorrow. Antonio offers to help Sebastian even though
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