meant a play should cover only a single space‚ and the stage should not represent more than one place. The unity of time was the last rule‚ and it said that the action in a play should take place over no more than twenty four hours. In Shakespeare’s Othello‚ arguments as to how far the unities have been broken are often discussed. These arguments have been shown in the unity of time‚ and critics – such as A.C. Bradley – have doubted the faithfulness of Shakespeare. This argument is shown in the time
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Shakespeare’s plays those imperfections could be the difference between life or death. In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ Brutus is a tragic hero due to his fatal flaw of patriotism‚ which evidently causes his downfall from greatness. For example‚ Brutus’ actions depict his intense love for Rome and what he believes is best for the country. Brutus’ motives for his actions are not based on his personal wants and needs‚ but on the needs of Rome. When questioned why he killed Caesar‚ a very good friend of
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the crowd . However‚ what caused the end of monarchy? Was Louis XVI completely responsible for his own downfall? There is no questioning that Louis XVI is‚ in fact‚ partially responsible for his own downfall‚ but other factors‚ both short term and long term‚ also contributed to his downfall. Awkward and timid‚ Louis XVI found himself on the throne at the age of twenty‚ succeeding his grandfather Louis XV. Soon‚ after 15 years‚ he found his crown being taken away. His downfall is partially caused
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It is argued that although Oedipus’ fate was determined by the Oracle‚ the cause for his demise was himself. One aspect of Oedipus personality that leads to his downfall is his constant search for truth. Throughout the play‚ Oedipus is always trying to discover something whether it be about himself or an attempt at uncovering someone else as an enemy. If he hadn’t been in that mindset‚ he may have been able to keep himself oblivious from his mistakes. Another aspect of Oedipus personality that causes
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Shakespeare presents Desdemona as an utterly pure character‚ one that is almost goddess-like. This captivating‚ ‘divine beauty’ (2.1.78) presents a lack of realism; throughout the play Desdemona is constantly viewed through the lens of male ideals. Not only is she constantly elevated by Cassio and Othello‚ she is also belittled and attacked by Iago who has a cynical perspective of femininity. This would have been common in a patriarchal society where men were seen as superior and often abused this
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To what extent was Jinnah responsible for the partition of India? The partition of India in August 1947 was a highly controversial event and has led to widespread speculation regarding its causes and consequences. Orthodox historians credit the creation of Pakistan to Muhammad Ali Jinnah‚ the leader of the All India Muslim League‚ and his determination to create a sovereign state for Indian Muslims. However‚ this view has been contested by a number of historians‚ who place responsibility for
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I agree with this view that Henry VIII was responsible for the English foreign policy failures in the years 1509-1529‚ and this is because he was too keen to establish his presence in international affairs and believed that he had to demonstrate his strengths to his subjects. This way of thought was due to his peaceful rise to the throne and because of his confident personality; Henry wanted to win victories on the battlefield and wanted to establish his image of a Renaissance warrior. Henry’s
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place in 1871 after Prussia defeated France. There is often historical debate over who was responsible for the unification of Germany. Controversy is caused amongst those who believe that Bismarck was fully responsible for German unification and those who believe other factors played an equally or even more important part. The historian Pflanze is an example of someone who considers Bismarck to be solely responsible‚ as opposed to Bohme‚ who gives full credit to economic factors in unifying Germany. However
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To what extent was Austria responsible for the failure of the Italian revolutionaries in the years 1820-1849? Austria played an integral part for the failure of Italian revolutionaries in between the years 1820-1849‚ due to their incredible influence throughout Europe at that time‚ being known as a superpower. Their military strength shone through‚ and crushed every revolution between 1820 and 1849. However‚ they are not the sole reason for failure. There are also other important factors that
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young lovers‚ longing to be together but kept apart by their families. They prove their love for each other by going behind their parents’ backs to meet‚ to be together and to be married before meeting an untimely death. Deciding who is ultimately responsible for their tragic end can be difficult as there are so many people who play a significant role in their lives and who have an influence on how the play unfolds. Firstly‚ although Romeo and Juliet are the protagonists of the play that doesn’t mean
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