This scene is the one in which Ralph Clarke is auditioning some of the convicts for some parts in the play for which he has struggled to get permission to put on. The scene starts off with just Ralph. I think I would tell the actor to look studious and intellectual‚ as Ralph would be making every effort to make the play to a very high standard so he can impress Captain Phillip in the hope of getting the promotion he has desired for some time. The mood should then change as soon as "Shitty" Meg
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1692: The wooden gallows contrast the sky. John Proctor stands motionless as the noose is placed around his neck and tightened. Abigail Williams stands among the viewers. She shows no emotion as John Proctor is pushed over the edge and hanged dead on the rope… Eight years later: A flash of lightning streaks across the sky of Barbados. Through the pouring rain a woman of 25 years makes her way along the pieced together wooden dock towards a ship headed for the Americas. Its destination…Salem Massachusetts
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why Act 3 Scene 1 is a major turning point is mainly because it alters the course of events and changes an entirely new route of the play‚ a death of two major characters. Structurally‚ this particular scene is in the middle of the play‚ but more importantly‚ there is a dramatic change in the atmosphere. Because of Romeo’s change of attitude and his exile‚ the romantic love of Romeo and Juliet clashes and they become desperate which also makes a huge difference and affects the following scenes later
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Hamlet Questions Act I‚ Sc i: Midnight on the Ramparts 1) At the beginning of the play‚ the atmosphere is dark‚ cold and foggy‚ which helps establish a strange‚ full of fear and mystical setting. 2) Francesco says: “For this relief much thanks‚ ‘tis bitter cold and now I am sick at heart” (Act 1 Sc i L.7-8) Horatio says: “What‚ has the thing appeare’d again to-night?”(Act 1 Sc i L.21) 3) From this scene‚ we learn about the background information such as how Hamlet Sr. was killed before the beginning
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What Ghosts Do Act one‚ Scene 1 Background As Horatio‚ Barnardo‚ and Marcellus confront and then discuss the ghost that has appeared to them‚ they demonstrate some superstitions and beliefs that they have about ghosts. Directions Reread the following lines and describe what assumptions the speakers are making about the ghost and ghosts in general. Lines: “In what particular thought to work I know not‚ but in the gross and scope of my opinion‚ this [seeing the ghost] bodes some strange eruption
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Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet; Act 1 and Act 2 Analysis Act 1 Scene 1 • The setting of the play is in Verona Italy. • The Capulet’s are people that like to start fights and say harsh things to the Montague’s; Example: Sampson: “I won’t eat dirt. If a Montague insults me. I will spit on him. And I will spit on all those Montague women too”. This is an example that tells us that the Capulet’s are harsh people who like to start a fight. • The Montague seem like peacekeepers and
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Romeo and Juliet Act One (study guide) ACT ONE -SCENE ONE 1‚ Between what two families does the feud exist? ___Capulet____________ vs. _____Montague____________ 2. What decree does the Prince make after the street brawl? The next time there was trouble the penalty for the offender would be death. 3. What advice does Benvolio give Romeo about Rosaline? He says to forget her and find another. ACT ONE -SCENE TWO 1. How does Capulet respond to Paris’ proposal to marry Juliet? He says
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The Presentation of Lady Macbeth in Act 1 We gain our first insight into the character of Lady Macbeth in act 1 scene 5‚ where she is reading a letter from Macbeth (her patner in greatness)‚ he speaks of his meeting with the "weird sisters" and what they have prophecised. Lady Macbeth upon reading this is excited by this great news and overcome with the belief that he will become the king - so her the queen - as is shown in the phrase "Glamis thou art‚ and Cawdor; and shalt be what thou art promised:"
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Act 1 scene 3 The supernatural atmosphere of scene one is recreated by the witches’ description of their evil doings and by their charm. Their power is limited; they cannot kill the sailor but they can make his ship meet terrifying storms‚ and the poor man’s life a hell on earth. This foreshadows the outcome of the witches’ influence on Macbeth. He too will‚ for example‚ deprived of sleep. The limitation of their powers is an important fact to keep in mind. Macbeth’s first words echo those
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Scene 1 1. When Francisco and Barnardo meet at the beginning of the act‚ Barnardo tells Francisco to tell horatio and Marcellus to hurry. Francisco and Barnardo were in front of the castle at midnight. There is confusion among the two men because they think that the question is eerie and mysterious. They are clearly freaked out. Horatio is with Bernardo and Marcellus because the guards told Bernardo and Marcellus to see the ghost. Horatio is one of guards that are guarding the castle. 2. Horatio
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