The Importance of Being Ernest – Act 1 Task 1 How are the characters of Algernon and Jack/Ernest created for the audience? They are presented to within a high class of society‚ with a lack of consideration or care for the lower classes. Both are bored by their high society lives and “stiff” lunches/meetings that they must attend‚ so have created alter egos which they use to have fun in a different place. Algernon has invented a sick friend called Bunbury‚ who he sometimes must spend long lengths
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Act 1 Summary The scene starts with two servants of the Capulet’s‚ Sampson and Gregory. They are discussing how they will fight the Montague’s and be civil with the women. They use violent language and when they see a Montague servant they act threatening and rude. Sampson‚ being daring bites his thumb at Abram‚ a rude gesture in Shakespearian times and he is verbally intimidating. Tybalt and Benvolio enter. Tybalt is a more violent character‚ full of hatred‚ the opposite of good willed Benvolio
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I have fused my own interpretations of Act 2 Scene 1 with those of previous productions and constructed a plan for execution of this scene in Macbeth had I been the
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MACBETH ACT 2 SCENE 1… Section A 1. The clues at the beginning of this scene to indicate that the castle is in darkness are that the servant carries a burning torch to light their way and Macbeth is also carrying a torch-bearer. 2. Banquo’s state of mind at the beginning of this scene is that he is scared to go to sleep because he doesn’t want to see nightmares. 3. We know that Banquo is nervous because he cannot sleep and is wide awake. He can hear noises very clearly like when Macbeth
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The given excerpt from Macbeth is situated in Act 1 Scene 5 of the play. In this scene‚ Lady Macbeth reads to herself a letter she has received from Macbeth. She resolves to convince her husband to do what is required to seize the crown. A messenger informs Lady Macbeth about the king’s forthcoming arrival and Macbeth’s too. As she awaits their arrival‚ she delivers a soliloquy after which she resolves to put her natural femininity aside and do the soiled deeds to seize that crown she eagerly wants
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Act 1 Summary: Raisin in the sun Set at an apartment in Chicago’s south side we are introduced to the first Younger – Ruth. The mother of Travis‚ and wife to Walter. According to the stage direction Ruth was the type of woman one could tell was pretty back in the day‚ but it is clear that life’s struggles have taken a toll on her beauty. She rises early rushing Travis to school‚ and waking Walter up for work. The family’s money troubles are clear when Travis comes out asking his mother for 50 cents
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Irony In The Crucible Irony in The Crucible In The Crucible‚ by Arthur Miller‚ irony is used a number of times throughout the play. One of the examples in which irony is demonstrated is when Elizabeth Proctor lies in court about John Proctor’s affair with Abigail Williams. This technique is also found when the reader finds out that Abigail‚ Betty‚ and Tituba live in the minister’s house. Finally‚ irony is shown when John Proctor forgets one of the Ten Commandments when Hale comes to his house
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Shakespeare explains that unrequited love can make people feel sad and unhappy throughout Act 1‚ Scene1‚ Part 2. Romeo talks about how his feelings for Rosaline are not recuperated‚ never less the feelings that he has for her make him seclude himself and wallow in his misery. “Ay me! Sad hours seem long” is one such example of the thoughts Romeo has on the matter‚ by this‚ he conveys that hours seem longer when Rosaline does not love him back. Romeos’ friends and family have also noticed this dilemma
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The Crucible According to the Encarta® World English Dictionary‚ a definition for the word crucible is a place or set of circumstances where people or things are subjected to forces that test them and often make them change. In the drama The Crucible by Arthur Miller‚ various citizens of Salem‚ Massachusetts face the witch trials. Victims were tried and convicted based on only spectral evidence. John Proctor‚ Giles Corey‚ and Reverend Hale were a few among the many that went through these severe
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The Crucible Notes Background: * Based on purity of religion * People are fearful of witches * They have their own unique vocabulary * H. L. Mencken’s definition: “the haunting fear that someone‚ somewhere‚ is having fun.” * Their life is based on religion‚ prayer‚ God and work Puritan Legacy Pros and Cons: * Pros: They have a strong work ethic * Cons: They are harsh and judgmental They have strong discipline including public shame and twisted morality Theocracy (n.) a form
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