CLOSE STUDY OF A TEXT: SPEAKING TASK Comedy is‚ by nature‚ difficult to translate as its appeal depends on local and topical interest. However‚ William Shakespeare ahs evidently proven in his play “Much Ado about Nothing”‚ that comedy can transcend time. This play‚ which was written in a patriarchal society‚ can be applied to today’s modern audience in a post – feminist world. Shakespeare’s conventions have ensured the ongoing success and due to his use of sexual innuendos‚ satire‚ deceit and wit
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The movie “Much Ado About Nothing”‚ though similar to the original play by William Shakespeare‚ has subtle differences. Although the dialogue in the movie is the same as the original play‚ the settings and emotional intent are better represented in the film. So‚ the overall meaning of the story isn’t diminished but preserved and enhanced. In Summary‚ the movie is a good representation of the original play that William Shakespeare would be proud of. The story written by William Shakespeare
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getting tricked by Hero and Ursula that Benedick is in love with her. Hero and Ursula talks about how scornful and disdain Beatrice is. What is the scene about? What is this scene about? Give not this rotten orange to your friend. (4.1 Line 29) Don’t insult a friend by giving him a beautiful orange that rots inside. (4.1 Line 29) They satirize(?) Beatrice that she is too proud of herself that she will not have any rooms for love. After hearing their conversation‚ Beatrice is deceived
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Marriage: The Perfect Ending to Pride and Prejudice An individual often finds himself in a conflict with the rules of society. Occasionally‚ rebelling is the path to happiness. However‚ usually‚ the real path to happiness is through compromise. This is the case in the early nineteenth century England setting of Pride and Prejudice‚ by Jane Austen. In the novel‚ Miss Elizabeth Bennet is a lively‚ independent woman‚ whose family ’s financial situation and whose strong mindedness suggest that
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In Shakespeare’s brilliant play‚ Much Ado About Nothing‚ there are two key relationships being examined throughout: Beatrice and Benedick’s‚ and Hero and Claudio’s. Though similar in some ways‚ one could say that they are‚ in fact‚ relationships of polar opposites. Beatrice and Benedick give an example of a more in-depth bond‚ while Hero and Claudio demonstrate a shallow‚ loosely knit love. Firstly‚ the relationship betwixt Beatrice and Benedick could possibly go back further than the play lets
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Kenneth Branaghs 1993 Much ado about nothing shows how the setting of a film can contribute to the way the film plays out. Branagh decided to set the scene between Don Jon and Conrad in the cellar of Leonartos house to help set the atmosphere and mood. Branagh uses a low key chiaroscuro light mid-shot whilst Conrad gives Don Jon a massage. The low key light mid-shot helps show us the emotions on both Don Jon and Conrad’s face showing the power Don Jon has over Conrad‚ the chiaroscuro lighting portrays
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Much Ado About Nothing is a comedic play by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599‚ as Shakespeare was approaching the middle of his career. It combines elements of robust hilarity with more serious meditations on honor‚ shame‚ and court politics though interspersed with darker concerns‚ is a joyful comedy that ends with multiple marriages and no deaths. Much Ado About Nothing chronicles two pairs of lovers: Benedick and Beatrice (the main couple)‚ and Claudio and Hero
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]“Much Ado about Nothing is a comedy without substance” Discuss Old and new comedy both appear during the play‚ they are only produced for entertainment purposes.Old comedy usually sees a plot with a problem to overcome. This is attempted with a absurd plan‚ often leading to satire and buffoonery.These key features of old comedy are shown when Hero has to fake her death in order for Claudio to marry her and dogberry and verges court case to gain respect and honour.New Comedy is also visible
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Acknowledging Female Stereotypes in Much Ado About Nothing Women in the Elizabethan age were extremely repressed and discriminated against. Most would not have gone to school or received any type of formal education. They were not allowed to vote‚ own property‚ or freely voice their opinions. They were seen as the property of a man‚ subject to his wants‚ needs‚ and not allowed to have their own; men held extremely stereotypical views of their female counterparts that helped them justify the way
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achieve. This disparity of power prominently appears in the works of the time period’s most well-known playwright‚ William Shakespeare. In his "Much Ado about Nothing"‚ Beatrice‚ one of the most powerful women in all of Shakespeare’s work‚ complains of feeling weak and impotent in the face of the play’s overbearing men. Her sympathetic portrayal throughout Much Ado suggests Shakespeare’s staunch disapproval of the traditional Elizabethan gender roles. It is easy to understand why Beatrice feels this way
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