Describe Act 1 Scene 1 Othello The scene opens on a street in Venice at night time. Iago and Roderigo are two friends (or so Roderigo thinks)‚ and they are arguing about a ‘deal’ made between the two of them. Iago‚ a soldier in the Venetian army‚ promised Roderigo that he would help him win over the beautiful Desdemona‚ the daughter of a Venetian senator called Brabantio. Instead‚ Desdemona has fallen head over heels in love with a black Moor called Othello‚ who is very senior in the Venetian
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Macbeth Act 2- Symbolism Stars Aren’t Shining: Symbolizes darkness and midnight. Banquo is struggling against ambition. When Banquo talks to his son Fleance he notices Stars Aren’t Shining. One quote form Scene 1 mentions that He prays for angels to “restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature gives way to in repose”‚ (2‚ 1‚ 7-8) which symbolized midnight. Sleep: Symbolizes innocence‚ purity‚ and peace of mind. when Macbeth said wicked dreams abuse‚ it relates back to the dream that Banquo
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Macbeth is a man in control of his own fate Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ tells the story of Macbeth‚ a once ‘worthy gentleman’ as he slays his way to become king of Scotland‚ killing whoever stands in his way. Fate plays a significant role in how Macbeth acts; guiding him to act and do things that he doesn’t necessarily intend on doing so at first‚ but as the play unfolds he becomes determined to do whatever it takes to maintain his reign as king. Macbeth controls his own fate as he murders Duncan‚ the
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English 12 CP Period 2 19 April 2015 Shakespeare and Goolds Version of Macbeth The play The Tragedy of Macbeth was written as a fictional story that never really happened! Although if one takes a look at the past it’s possible to see how the introduction of ambition then and now can change the path that people take. Ambition can be a very useful trait in ones life but too much ambition can cause one to commit unspeakable actions. In this story about Macbeth this misuse of ambition releases the
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How does the recurring imagery in Macbeth add to the power of the play? In this essay I will discuss as to whether recurring imagery within Macbeth adds to the power of the play. I will do this by using quotes and different points from the play. Imagery is the use of vivid or figurative language to represent objects‚ actions or ideas. Macbeth is a play that is been around for a long time. It is well known and the creator of it‚ William Shakespeare is known all over the world for the great plays
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responsibilities‚ but Captain Vere sees it as a way of creating fairness for the outcome. In the eyes of the law‚ one that flees the scene of the crime is often guilty. In Billy’s case‚ one that kills his accuser‚ must also be guilty. Captain Vere‚ who shows sympathy and compassion for a friend‚ can truly see that Billy is innocent. However‚ due to his positivist nature‚ he feels that it’s his duty as Captain to follow the letter of the law. A judge is responsible for the law’s application. In this case
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Shakespeare uses many different themes to present love; relationships‚ conflict‚ magic‚ dreams and fate. Overall‚ he presents it as something with the ability to make us act irrationally and foolishly. Within A Midsummer Night’s Dream we see many examples of how being ’in love’ can cause someone to change their perspective entirely. ’The path of true love never did run smooth’ is a comment made from one of the main characters‚ Lysander‚ which sums up the play’s idea that lovers always face difficult
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Macbeth Act 3 Option two: In preparation for King Duncan’s murder‚ Macbeth is first pressured by his wife‚ Lady Macbeth to kill him to become King. Thinking of the royal seat has clouded his mind‚ making him uneasy and confused about his thoughts. Macbeth feels hesitant and guilty for having these murderous thoughts‚ because King Duncan had put his trust in him as a kinsman and a subject. Having this trust in him‚ and him staying at Macbeth’s castle made him think that he shouldn’t be the murderer
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The Taming of the Shrew Kate’s only suitor and future husband‚ Petruchio is an amazing character that on the surface appears to be rough‚ noisy‚ and insensitive - a person who cares nothing for Katherine’s feelings so long as she has money. Yet‚ in the inside Petruchio’s intention is not interested for her money but the challenge of capturing her because of the reputation that she has. He manages to "kill her in her own humor" (IV.ii. 180) by taking the same physical and methods in
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Lady Macbeth - A strong women‚ wife to Macbeth. A powerful female with no intension of going down in the hierarchy‚ her desire is more power and to become the queen‚ she’ll take advantage of you if she needs it. Lady Macbeth has a burning desire for becoming the next queen‚ she steps on Macbeths manliness‚ because she doesn’t think that he has courage‚ and he will always be afraid to act upon his desire‚ she calls him the poor cat in the story‚ as Macbeth being the cat and wanting to become the next
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