drama from other literary forms is the very fact that it is acted upon a stage‚ that voice is given to the words and that movement creates meaning. It is‚ therefore‚ puzzling that the most seminal dramatic work in the English language contains‚ arguably‚ precious little of what many might describe as dramatic action. Nevertheless it has moved‚ enthralled and‚ what is more‚ entertained generations of theatre goers across the centuries and is still regarded as one of Shakespeare’s most popular play. It
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Modern theatre audiences struggle to engage with classic plays. The answer is to adapt classic plays to fit with the times. Discuss. In today ’s smartphone infested fast-paced hectic lifestyle it is hard to imagine a day without all of your problems being solved with a quick type on your favourite search engine. This is a stark contrast to the issues that were seen by our favourite classical playwrights. If you were to tell them that you could find the answer to any question off the top of your
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Introduction Shakespeare ’s Hamlet‚ simply stated‚ is a story in which the main character‚ young Hamlet‚ is on a mission to avenge the death of his father‚ which he realizes was caused by the hand of his uncle. The majority of the play is centered around Hamlet’s vengeance and the pain and suffering caused by it. From the moment Hamlet learns of his father’s untimely demise he puts on an air of insanity as a clever device used to secretly execute his revenge. This plan works great in the story
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How Shakespeare make the audience feel sorry for Juliet in Act 3‚ Scene 5 The conversation between Romeo and Juliet at the beginning of the act is also important; the discussion about the true nature of the bird outside the window resembles a couple. However‚ there is a note of sadness‚ just as they couldn’t overturn the social prejudice that keeps them apart‚ they can’t turn dawn into night. They must be kept apart. One way Shakespeare makes the audience fell sorry for Juliet‚ is through the
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behind on payments‚ sent 10 days before initiating legal collection procedures. 1. The primary audience in this subject includes the appliance dealer‚ and his employees who will be affected by this situation. 2. The audience’s general attitude to this subject will most likely be skeptical and uncertainty and will require the letter to be accurate‚ detailed and complete information. 3. The audience needs to have knowledge of how severe this letter is and they need to know on what exact day will
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Graham Mrs. Lunney ENG4U1-03 December 10‚ 2012 Hamlet the Philosopher Shakespeare ’s play‚ Hamlet‚ is an Elizabethan tragedy. Hamlet‚ a young Prince of Denmark‚ suffers a dilemma between the unrelenting ambition of revenge and clashing moral standards. This is very much a play about revenge‚ but the reason that it continues to intrigue literary and theatrical audiences for almost 400 years‚ is because of the underlying philosophical meanings. Hamlet is more a philosophical play than it is a play
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Desdemona In the beginning of the play Othello‚ Desdemona is seen as a strong powerful women who isn’t afraid to stick up for herself. Roderigo and Othello both were in love with Desdemona. The changes the audience see are on the surface. Underneath the surface Desdemona is strong‚ determined‚ and self-possessed‚ “My life and education both do learn me How to respect you; you are the lord of duty‚ I am hitherto your daughter. But here’s my husband...” (I‚ iii‚ 197-199). As you can see Desdemona
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the nanomachines were non recoverable. This was apparently due to the delicate nature of the devices themselves. The problem arises as they are difficult to mass-produce‚ and using them on me would not yield useful data if I was being influenced through other means‚ which would be necessary for me to survive this. I didn’t particularly care for how my life was being weighed against useful data‚ but considering that they were desperate‚ I might
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The vile odour of disinfectant permeates the air around me. My heart is racing and my trembling‚ sweaty hands cling onto my mother’s like a sloth to its branch. Gradually‚ more doctors begin to crowd around me‚ resembling vultures hovering over their prey‚ preparing to strike. The clanging of metal instruments and beeps of various machines distract me momentarily. Looking over to my left‚ I see a stout‚ middle-aged man donned in a green surgical gown. He is wearing a big‚ red foam nose and a multi-coloured
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Hello‚ I wanted to send you an email about something that was concerning to me after the game today. Kate came off the field very upset and unfortunately I had two other players with me that I was transporting home so I didn’t get much of a chance to discuss this with her until tonight. She wouldn’t tell me what was wrong right away‚ but one of the other players told me she was upset because her coach said there were three players that didn’t hustle and just stood there during the game today. Now
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