In the Prologue of Act 1 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet‚ Shakespeare uses poetic devices to successfully outline the setting‚ and main plotline of the play. The prologue is delivered to the audience in the form of a sonnet. As the sonnet is a form of traditional love poem‚ the use of this style of poetry gives the reader/listener a basic understanding of the narrative’s themes prior to the extraction of meaning from the written/spoken words. Through this choice of poetic form‚ Shakespeare sets the
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Q. Comment on Act 2‚ Scene 1. Ans: this passage is an extract from Shakespeare play “as you like it” and this scene takes place in the Forest of Arden. The scene begins with the entrance of the exiled duke and lord Amiens who are dressed foresters. The change in clothing immediately signals to the audience a change in environment and is also a direct contrast to the previous act in which everyone is dressed as courtiers. The duke begins to talk about pastoral life which is a major theme in the
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Macbeth Journals 1. Murder Murder is a recurring theme in the tragedy of Macbeth. Although there are countless murders‚ the play DOES distinguish between honorable and dishonorable violence. For example‚ Macbeth begins to form an internal conflict prior to murdering Duncan. The conflict can be seen throughout lines 34-64 of Scene 2 in Act two‚ specifically with the lines‚ “I see thee yet‚ in form as palpable as this which now I draw.” This murder is definitely seen as a dishonorable death‚
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“The witches are the most powerful characters in the play and the catalyst of all Macbeth’s crimes” Do you agree? In Shakespeare’s play Macbeth‚ we are faced with a character‚ Macbeth‚ who is known as a strong soldier in the play and from this we can infer that he is a determined character. In saying that‚ we witness the transition from a character that is already very ambitious‚ into a character that becomes fuelled with the desire for power. The fuel had begun from the prophecies and apparitions
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Act- III Scene- 2 Summary of Act III scene 2: Act III Scene 2 Analysis In Belmont‚ Portia begs Bassanio to delay before making his choice among the caskets. If he chooses incorrectly‚ she will lose the pleasure of his company. Though she refuses to break the terms of her father’s riddle of the caskets‚ she confesses that if it were up to her she would give herself to him entirely. Bassanio‚ though‚ is tortured by the uncertainty of waiting‚ and convinces her to let him try the riddle. Portia
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Coronation) Banquo: Ross‚ be nice. Ross: Yeah‚ yeah‚ yeah. (Enter Macbeth & Lady Macbeth‚ play classical music) Ross: Hello‚ you two. Banquo: Thanks for showing up guys. Macbeth: Of course‚ we wouldn’t miss this. Lady Macbeth: Thanks for having us‚ we would’ve been here sooner but my husband was running late. I had to drag him out of the house. Ross: Let’s
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“Analyse the dramatic effectiveness of Act 3 Scene 1” The tragic Shakespearian play “Rome and Juliet” is about two young people who experience true love even though it is forbidden. Against the will of both families they marry secretly. Just when all seems well‚ everything goes horribly wrong leaving them dead. Even though this play is based on the innocent love between two individuals there are many scenes which involve routine violence and conflict. An example of this would be the plays
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Scene 1 The curtain opens to reveal the narrator‚ sitting at the base of a tree. The stage is lit up but a spotlight still shines on him/her. Narrator Many stories are told‚ and are being told‚ in many places‚ in many lands‚ at different times. (Narrator stands up and starts walking around stage talking to the audience and slowly roundaboutly making his/her way to the front and side of the stage) But one story no matter how rebuked‚ old‚ or disclaimed remains relevant even in this day and age.
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Macbeth Scene Summaries ACT/SCENE PLOT/MAJOR EVENTS SUMMARISED (DOT POINTS) WHAT DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THE CHARACTERS? LINKS TO THEMES/SYMBOLS? 1/1 Three witches meet upon there heath and arrange to meet with Macbeth. CHARACTERS INCLUDED Three witches THINGS LEARNT ABOUT THE CHARACTERS That the witches’ have some sort of power which allows them to tell or make up the future. Supernatural. Fate Fair is foul‚ and foul is fair. 1/2 King Duncan‚ Malcolm‚ Donalbain and Lennox wait for news on the battle
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does Shakespeare make Act 3 Scene 1 such a dramatic scene? William Shakespeare makes Act 3 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet crucially dramatic to emphasize its importance to the play as a whole. The use of tense dialogue‚ provoking language and aggressive action creates dramatic tension and conflict which engages and interests the audience to the scene. These techniques highlight the scene’s significance as the main turning point of events from a romance to a tragedy. The scene opens up into an extremely
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