Act 4‚ Scene 2 may be one of the most dramatic and deathly scene in the play‚ having to deal with the death of our main protagonist the Duchess and her child‚ and as well as Bosolo’s switch of sides because of his morality and free reign of choice. It also deals with themes of duty‚ morality and ethics. The language used in this scene can also be graphic‚ and horrific as they swiftly execute them with no second thought. And the comparisons of the Duchess and her maid of accepting death and being
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Eng Paragraph On why Miller cut act 2 scene 2 from the play In Act 2 Scene 2‚ 2 the main characters are john Proctor and Abigail Williams. They meet in the woods at night‚ with Abigail wrapped with her nightgown‚ and Proctor with his lantern raised. As they got over the awkwardness and silence‚ john pleads with abigail to withdraw the accusations she made. Abigail makes it quite clear that she is irrational as she clings to a belief that the accusations were true and that after everything
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Explain why the graveyard scene represents a shift in Hamlet’s psychological state of mind. The graveyard scene represents how Hamlet’s psychological state has developed throughout the course of the play. He reflects upon various dilemmas which he has previously encountered before undertaking a renewed outlook in relation to life and death. He contemplates the corruption of death which is paralleled to that of which took place in the opening Act‚ concerning the death of his father. He further
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Essay on the atmosphere of Act one Scene one in Hamlet by William Shakespeare Hamlet constitutes as one of the best known pieces of literature and theater throughout the world. The manner in which the story unfolds makes this tragic play a work of art. Shakespeare is renowned for writing excellent opening scenes. Act one‚ Scene one of Hamlet places the audience into the story by using atmosphere and cultural references. This scene effectively sets a strong mood for the events to come‚ gives important
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SUMMARY Scene I A doctor and gentlewoman are at the castle watching Lady MacBeth because she has been sleeping walking. When Lady MacBeth enters the scene she washes her hands saying there is blood on them and refers to the murders: Duncan‚ Banquo‚ and Lady MacDuff. Once she leaves the doctor looks stunned at such behavior. Scene II A group of Scottish lords gather together to discuss the military situation. It is decided that the Scottish army will meet the English army led by Malcolm
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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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I do agree that the characters in this scene are portrayed in a very ambiguous manner. At this point in the play‚ many of the characters are masking their real feelings; this is usually quite apparent in their language and behaviour on stage. <br> <br>The structure of the scene is an important feature used to display the characters ’ ambiguity‚ especially with the characters of Hamlet and Claudius. Only Hamlet is alone on the stage at any one time‚ and is therefore the only character who can express
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change much from Act 2 Scene 2 to Scene 3‚ but we placed a bed for Scene 2 in order to show the fact that it was in the Macbeths’ bedroom. Scene 3 was bare‚ as it had to be a large enough place for the thanes and Lady Macbeth to confer – we imagined that forming a half circle would suffice. Too much props would have ruined the solemn mood of Scene 3‚ right after Duncan’s murder. We also controlled the lighting to make it sufficiently dark‚ in order to add to the dark atmosphere in Scenes 2 and 3. I played
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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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Romeo and Juliet play Act 2 Scene 2 Romeo and Juliet are clearly complex characters; they go through an intense journey. They learn about themselves as individuals‚ unit and in relation to the people around them. Their relationship is based on passionate attraction that transforms into something powerfully emotional‚ with real depth. Their relationship shows us the juxtaposition of the clear love and hate woven throughout the play. They fight to keep their relationship together‚ the reader is touched
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