Explore how Shakespeare uses love in the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Romeo and Juliet is a play by William Shakespeare‚ based in the Italian city of Verona‚ where two “star cross’d lovers” are stuck in the middle of a turf war between the two richest families in the city. Romeo and Juliet are stuck on opposite sides of this war‚ and as their families hate each other with a passion‚ they both know that if they were seen as “together”‚ it would mean certain death for them both. They decide to keep their
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Shakespeare’s play Macbeth. Lady Macbeth heavily influenced her husband to do everything she did not have the courage to do‚ or could do not do because she was a woman. In Elizabethan England‚ the only way for a woman to gain any power was through their husbands. Shakespeare very clearly proved this in his play Macbeth when Lady Macbeth manipulates her husband into murdering many people in order for her to gain power. You can start to see Lady Macbeth’s control over her husband‚ Macbeth‚ in the very
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William Shakespeare (April 23rd 1564 – April 23rd 1616) Little is known about ‘ the morning star’ of English literature . He was born on the 23rd of April 1564 in Stratfordupon-Avon as the son of a glove dealer. He studied for 5 years at Stratford grammar school ( as written in the village documents) . At the age of 18 he married Anne Hathaway and they had 3 children : a daughter ‚ Susanna ‚ and two twins (Hamnet and Judith). Hamnet died at the age of 11 .In 1585- at the age of 21- Shakespeare left
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Shakespeare has used the opening scene as the dramatic device to draw the audience in and get them sitting on the edge of their seat. Furthermore‚ the witches give us the sight of what may be to come “When the battle is lost and won.” It says that every battle is lost by one side and won by another. Macbeth’s fate is that he will win the physical battle‚ but will lose his victory for the battle of his soul. The riddle the witches talk in confuses us. It seems to resemble a nursery rhyme –rhyming
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How does Shakespeare present strong feelings about love in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘The Merchant of Venice’ In Romeo and Juliet and The Merchant of Venice There are many examples of strong love. The two most prominent examples of strong love are romantic love and unrequited love. In Romeo and Juliet‚ there appears to be more examples of unrequited love than that of romantic love‚ despite the main theme of the play being the romantic love between Romeo and Juliet. The unrequited love between Romeo
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shoes of someone in that situation? In Macbeth by William Shakespeare‚ Lady Macbeth felt so much guilt for taking part in Duncan’s death that she could not stand to live with herself. After giving Macbeth a plan to kill Duncan and telling him Bear welcome in your hand‚ your tongue. Look like th’ innocent flower‚ But be the serpent under’t‚(35) According to The Tragedy Of Lady Macbeth “She will pour her spirits in his ear to have him crowned”. Lady Macbeth feels powerful and ambition until he is
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Macbeth’s weakness‚ as contrasted by Lady Macbeth’s strength. Whereas Macbeth feels remorse for his actions‚ and wishes that his king could once more wake‚ Lady Macbeth contemplates on how to place the guilt on someone else. The scenes portray the true feelings and intentions of the characters. As a character‚ Banquo is a potential ally and enemy to Macbeth’s scheming‚ because of his knowledge of the witches’ prophecy. Macbeth appears to be suspicious of Banquo’s intentions‚ and attempts to mask
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In the battle between love and hate; Love will always be victorious. Because‚ hate almost every time comes from love. It can also end all things sprung from hate. You just have to chose it. Although sometimes love can be chosen for you. That’s why it’s so strong. Love can end all hate. If you’re asking why let’s take the story Romeo and Juliet for example. This is classic boy loves girl girl loves boy but something is keeping them apart. You see this repeat in stories all throughout history
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Language of Love in Shakespeare’s ’Romeo and Juliet’ TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Development and adoption of the love between the protagonists 2.1. Love at first sight 2.2. Further themes of the play 2.2.1. violence‚ fight and hate 2.2.2. Sex and humor 3. The ’setting’ as an element of the play 3.1. Setting: the location 3.2. Setting: the weather 4. Language elements: contrasts and metaphors 5. The action of the play 6. The Character of Romeo - his relation to love 7. The
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Love > Hate In Charles Dickens’ novel‚ A Tale of Two Cities‚ he illustrates the constant battle between love and hate. This battle is never-ending‚ but in the novel‚ I believe that love won‚ and that love is greater than hate. Love is displayed as love for family and friends‚ while hate is displayed as hate for the aristocrats and revenge. Lucie‚ a young girl who never met her father‚ grows into a strong woman and her love for her family is evident. Her love even saved her father from his despair
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