easier. Act 1 Scene 1 grabs the attention of both the higher and lower classes of audience with the use of poetry for the higher classes and the comical influences would draw the lower classes into the play. Modern film adaptations of "Romeo and Juliet" - such as Baz Luhrmann’s version - appeal to modern audiences because of special effects‚ lighting and sound. Shakespeare on the other hand used only the language he wrote down and the space on the stage in front of him to create dramatic tension and
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Enc. 1102.217 Literary Review Shakespeare “Othello” Act IV Scene 1: Summary Enter Iago and Othello with Iago almost forcing the Moor to imagine his wife and Cassio together intimately. Iago then begins to ask about the loss of the handkerchief‚ as if to add fuel to the fire‚ saying that if Desdemona could in fact give away the handkerchief so freely what else could she give away just as easily. Othello had completely forgotten all about the matter with the handkerchief
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‘Great Expectations’ tells the story of Pip‚ a young orphaned boy from a poor background who has the ambition to become a gentleman. Which he is given by a mystery benefactor to become the man he has always wanted to. We travel with Pip on his journey to become a gentle which in turn is a voyage of self discovery as he learns that what he may desire the most may not necessarily be what he needs. Charles Dickens wrote ‘Great Expectations’ in the 19th century. Dickens was one of the key social
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about driving-next to nothing” (page 58 Fitzgerald 58). Driving is an extremely dangerous act{activity sounds better}‚ however‚ since people do it every day‚ they don’t think twice about it. By driving drunk and not knowing much about driving‚ this man not only put his life in danger‚ but he also put the life of pedestrians and other people on the road in danger. His driving while drunk intoxicated is one of the acts used by Fitzgerald do to display his theme of carelessness. Carelessness can often
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How is Prospero presented in Act 1 of The Tempest? In Act 1 of The Tempest Prospero is presented negatively. He is presented negatively by symbolising excessive power of England in the 17th century and people as a whole. Prospero’s power is represented by his control over Caliban‚ Ariel‚ Ferdinand and aspects of Miranda’s life‚ (her love life). Another negative presentation is that Prospero is resentful and angry. This can be seen from his brother’s betrayal. This makes Prospero’s character more
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Dion Bass CJ-1200 Professor Williams Assignment 2 9/6/13 1. The five functions of law in American society are : 1A-Law Bestows Benefits on People 1B-The law creates new programs 1C-The reflects society’s values 1D-Law prescribes certain activities 1E-Law provides predictabilities 2. Select one of the five functions of law. Give an example of how an interest group would use that function to promote its own special interest. Homeowners who use contractor to complete repair to their
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Act I Scenes 1&2 1. What is the meaning of “Fair is foul‚ and foul is fair”? Things that are normally considered good are undesirable to the witches‚ and actions and things considered evil they consider good. 2. What description does the Captain (Sergeant) give to Duncan about battle? He says that Macbeth fought bravely & defeated the enemy. 3. What characteristics of the King are evident? He rewards loyalty & values trust. 4. What punishment is pronounced upon the Thane of Cawdor? He will
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‘Othello’ Act 1 Commentary In the first act of Othello‚ the antagonist of the play‚ Iago‚ is introduced rather than Othello himself. Iago and Roderigo are known to the audience in the beginning while Othello’s name is never mentioned in the first scene but is referred to as ‘he’ ‘him’ ‘moor’ etc. which creates anticipation in the audience. But as the play develops Iago mentions Othello a lot by giving him different other names. These named used by Iago gives us an impression that Othello is a bad
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The Crucible Summary _________________________________________________ Act 1 Portrayed in Massachusetts - 1962‚ the play begins with the prayers of Reverend Samuel Parris in his house‚ next to his daughter’s bed. His ten-year old daughter - Betty‚ who became ill and unconscious ever since Parris found her dancing in the woods with Abigail – his seventeen-year old niece – and Tituba – his slave from Barbados – with some of other girls in the village. Worried about Betty and her
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MACBETH..Act !‚ Scene 1 and 2. About the Play: In 1606‚ William Shakespeare wrote a play‚ Macbeth‚ which has gone down in history as one of the best tragedies ever written. It is known to be the shortest and bloodiest tragedies of Shakespeare. The simplest way of explaining the plot would be to say that it is a story of a man urged by his wife‚ and foretold by prophesy‚ to commit murder in order to gain power….a plan which fails‚ with tragic consequences. But more specifically‚ it is a classic
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