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    Puck‚ to the star crossed lovers who change their hearts constantly. People enter the theatre and watch as the characters embark upon the “green world” before marrying: ending with familial union. However‚ this light hearted play does something more than just make us laugh‚ teaching us about a time’s misogynist attitudes towards gender and the state which encourages these. Shakespeare uses the antics of Oberon and Puck at the forefront of this comedy‚ using the “juice” to make everyone fall in love

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    IN OTHELLO JENNIFER PUTNAM This paper was written for Dr. Brevik’s English 1102 class. Shakespeare is prominent in his use of recurring themes throughout his works‚ particularly those of love‚ death‚ and betrayal. All these themes are present in Othello. Most paramount‚ however‚ is jealousy. Jealousy runs the characters’ lives in Othello from the beginning of the play‚ when Roderigo is envious of Othello because he wishes to be with Desdemona‚ and to the end of the play‚ when Othello is

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    Thu 10 – 12 Doctor Lanner Reputation: Easier Kept than Recovered The play Othello written by William Shakespeare reveals the importance of a person’s reputation. A reputation is an opinion about the character‚ typically a result of social evaluation on a set of criteria‚ of a person. “Reputation may be considered as a component of identity as defined by others.” (Reputation Management) In Othello all the characters’ public images are crucial to their existence. The play is based on a tragic love

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    Eddrich Janzzen L. Ang I BS Computer Science EN 12 –R28 Ms. Andrea N. Macalino The Portrayal of Women in Comics: Victimization and Derogatory Portrayal of the Female Character The Comic Book Genre Since its humble beginning up until present‚ comic books have become a popular source of entertainment. From the conventional comics such as Archie Comics‚ to the super hero genre‚ comic books present an imaginary world that is a reflection of our real world and its social norms. Comic books are unique

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    in the characters’ personalities and faith‚ William Shakespeare uses the individual locations in which the play The Tragedy of Othello takes place. From this geographical movement‚ the audience is shown how Shakespeare relates specific characters to individual geographic locations throughout the play. As a result‚ the physical geographic movement of the play represents much more than a simple backdrop; it serves to exemplify symbolically the battle between good and evil among the characters Othello

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    Othello: A Feminist Reading Using ideas from feminine stereotypes‚ explore ways in which Othello might be regarded as a product of its time. The representation of women in literature was felt to be one of the most important forms of socialisation. It provided role models which shown to both genders what is “acceptable” of females. Feminist Criticism examines the ways in which literature has been shaped according to the issues of gender. The feminist challenges the idea of women being submissive

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    As well as showing respect to his subject he also held in utmost respect‚ as he is frequently called great king and chants of god save the king are also frequent throughout act 1 scene 3. Even after his death people still speak highly of Duncan. Macbeth the man who killed Duncan refers to him as gracious in act 3 scene 1. Macduff also tells Malcolm that his father was “a most sainted king”‚ Malcolm later comments that “angels are bright still‚ though the brightest fell”. Duncan also proves

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    an example for ambition‚ Lady Macbeth is seen as a ruthless character who strives for power. As the inspiration for Lady Macbeth‚ Gruoch of Scotland was a woman of power and witnessed many violent acts. Besides the gruesome history‚ she was a woman of elegant behavior and beloved her family (only of relation). Written by Shakespeare‚ the play changed Gruoch’s personality to illustrate the topics of power‚ personality and family. In MacbethShakespeare uses Lady Macbeth to represent the consequences

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    WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: An overview of his life and works Submitted to :- Ms. JYOTI HERMIT Submitted by:- TANISHA GUPTA Course :- BJMC (ASCO) WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE : AN OVERVIEW OF HIS LIFE AND WORKS CHILDHOOD William Shakespeare was born on April 26‚ 1564. William Shakespeare was the

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    What Makes ShakespeareShakespeare There is little question that Shakespeare is the greatest‚ and most innovative writer to ever pick up a pen. His innovation with modern language and his invention of new words has changed the world in countless ways. However‚ that was not the only way that he advanced society. For example‚ Lady Macbeth‚ one of Shakespeare’s most groundbreaking characters‚ was one of the first female characters in literature to have personal power. As a result she was a driving

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