In my opinion‚ Hamlet was more tragic a play than Agamemnon. As the audience‚ I felt more inclined to sympathize with Hamlet due to his many sad soliloquies and series of events leading to his downfalls. This is because there was far more to learn about the specific defeats of Hamlet‚ there were far more disturbance and unrest following the events after his father died‚ and I felt more pity for the main character in Hamlet as opposed to Agamemnon. The events surrounding Hamlet’s life are far more
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The phrase "I am not what I am" (I.I.69) basically translates to "I am not what I appear to be‚" but it goes much deeper than that. If you are not what you are‚ that what are you? It ’s really a paradox: a person can be one thing in appearance‚ but the interior can be starkly different. Iago is never what he appears to be‚ taking on a chameleon-like ability to cahnge his character to suit a situation. Later‚ he virtually wishes himself into nonexistence when he says "Men should be what they seem‚
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I have succeeded in tricking the whole royal family into thinking I am ’mad.’ Ophilia‚ Polonius‚ Gertrude‚ Claudius‚ and all the rest of them believe that I am heart-broken and losing my mind. This should play right into my trap. Since I now know of the players that are in town‚ I can continue my plan that consists of disposing of Claudius. <br><br>Fooling the royal family was a simple task. They believe that I have become mad because of the forbiddance of Ophilia to see me. I even expressed a will
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of Shakespeare’s use of soliloquies in Hamlet. Referring to two soliloquies‚ explain how they contribute to our understanding of the tragedy. The definition of a tragedy is any event with a “sad and unfortunate outcome”. Throughout the play we see constant hints of a tragedy‚ until the ending finally convinces us that this is definitely a tragic play. Tragedy can be represented through many different features: from structure to language and form. The use of soliloquies though‚ is the most effective
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quotes from acts 2 and 3 that support these observations about Polonius. “You shall do marvellously wisely‚ good Reynaldo. Before you visit him‚ to make inquire of his behaviour.” – Polonius‚ Act 2 scene 1. “Now gather and surmise”- Polonius‚ Act 2 scene 2 (Polonius reads out Hamlet’s private letter to the King & Queen and belittles their relationship.) “I will leave him‚ and suddenly contrive the means of meeting between him and my daughter”- Polonius‚ Act 2 scene 2 “ ‘Tis too
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Emulation of Hamlet’s Third Soliloquy To fetch or not to fetch - that is the question: Whether my response is to follow my instinct And run after that rubber ball‚ Or to completely ignore it‚ And‚ have control over my canine instinct. To stay‚ to relax as the ball bounces before me - No more - and by fetching I face The fatigue - that repeated action That occurs at the beginning of each‚ “go fetch!” ‘Tis a situation I do not wish to face. To Fetch‚ to stay - To fetch‚ perhaps too repeatedly
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than Black & White: I am Who I am One thing that truly sparked my attention for this assignment is the title‚ “Who am I and Why Does it Matter?” Over twenty-two years of my existence‚ I still ask myself this question every day. I cannot guarantee that I have an absolute answer‚ for I am still in the process of personal discovery and grasping the concept of personhood that differs at a particular time. What does it really mean to be me‚ especially at this point in time? Am I the same person now as
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I have a confession‚ I am my brothers. I am who I am today because of them. Being the only girl‚ and their baby sister‚ made our sibling relationship different. My brothers gave me a male outlook on everything‚ even when they didn’t mean to‚ so now‚ I am different. Influencing what I wear seems a little odd for brothers to do‚ but they have. I have my own style of clothing‚ but simple comments from them show me what I look good in‚ and what I might not‚ because whether I like it or not‚ my brothers
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I am who I am I am delicious‚ but not so nutritious. Nutritionists hate me. I will make you chubby. You can choose to fill me or decorate me with goodies. I am very large‚ but can be as small as a quarter. I am as old as time itself and developed a love for all. I have plenty of sugar and love to be passed around. I have plenty of purposes; some very sentimental. I am there for break-ups and when you need a sweet tooth fix. I am your best friend. I am a worldwide love. I can be shaped into anything
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understanding of Hamlet takes many turns and the most important of these is in act 3 scene II. As a pivotal scene in William Shakespeare’s play‚ audiences gain an understanding of the characters and their actions leading up to this point. Many of the themes in the play come to light in this scene as the plot gathers pace and it is for all these reasons I chose this scene. Our understanding of a text is greatly affected by the context in which scenes take place. Act 3 Scene 2 transpires after a
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