Friday 5th period Fair is Foul and Foul is Fair “Fair is foul and foul is fair” is a pervading theme throughout the world-known play‚ Macbeth‚ written by William Shakespeare. This theme simply means that “nothing is as it seems”. It is evident because some situations might seem to be good‚
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In my opinion there are many reasons as to why extra curricular activities should stay and not be abandoned. There are many positives to having extra curricular activities. With many positives come little negatives‚ all factors should be factored in. After looking at both sides there is a clear answer as to what should happen with extra curricular activities. If the schools keep extra curricular activities it will enhance students grades and bring them more potential for the future. Being in
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“Fair is foul and foul is fair.” “Fair is foul‚ and foul is fair. Hover through the fog and filthy air‚” said the witches in the first act and scene of Macbeth. Pertaining to the story‚ I believe this quote sheds light to the audience on the evil the witches possess. Without even reading further into the book‚ the audience can feel the eerie aura that the witches give off. You can foreshadow that the witches are going to turn what is good‚ foul and maintain what is foul. The witches are saying
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Megan Gilmore Mrs. Jones AP English 11 January 30‚ 2012 Students’ Behavior and Extra Curricular Activities Over the course of my high school career‚ I have encountered many different types of people and have learned that the opinions of each are as varied as the individuals they correspond with. Every single one has his or her own perception about staying after school for a multitude of reasons and activities. Some‚ like me‚ have a stronger opinion than others. I maintain the belief that
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“Fair is Foul‚ and Foul is Fair” The play Macbeth‚ was written around 1606 by the famous poet William Shakespeare. In the plot‚ Macbeth is told prophecies by three witches and he does everything in his power to make sure he becomes the king‚ as they proclaimed‚ including murder. In Macbeth‚ one theme presented is “fair is foul‚ and foul is fair‚” meaning that things appearing to be good are sometimes bad‚ and things that at first seem bad can actually be good. There are many examples in the play
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What could “Fair is foul and foul is fair” ever mean?"Fair is foul‚ and foul is fair‚" expresses the main theme of Macbeth written by William Shakespeare. There are several different ways in which these words can be interpreted. It could mean not everything is what it seems or it could mean that something that is supposedly used for good can bring forth evil.The first time we hear the statement is in the opening scene when the witches say the exact line "Fair is foul‚ and foul is fair" (Act I Scene
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“Fair is foul and foul is fair”. Discuss how the play Macbeth shows a disrupted world. The play Macbeth revolves around several main themes including the contradicting ‘fair is foul and foul is fair’ where things are not what they seem. This theme reflects on the reality of the world‚ neither good nor evil but a combination of both. William Shakespeare demonstrates during the course of the play how contradictory people and life can be. The disruption of ‘The Great Chain of Being’ is also focused
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“Fair is foul and foul is fair‚” chant the witches in the first scene of Macbeth. This paradoxical statement adds to the play’s sense of moral confusion and immediately sets the stage for what becomes one of the main themes of the play‚ by implying that nothing is quite as it seems. Countless times‚ characters in the play are unable to discern the true meaning and reality behind deceptive appearances. In Shakespeare’s Macbeth‚ deception is a recurring theme‚ developed through cryptic means of speech
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changed the outlook that the read had on The Crucible and its characters‚ like Abigail’s character. Abigail would have been viewed differently after this scene because they would feel pity for her. Arthur Miller made a good decision in taking out that extra scene from Act II‚ after continuing the publishing of the other Crucible’s plays. Arthur Miller used a lot of details when writing the Act II Scene ii. This would have led the readers with too much information that would give away the end of the play
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using as. The man opened the door. 3. Add extra information to explain the noun (using who‚ which that‚ whose) and extend using although. The girl walked into the classroom. 4. Add a time phrase to set the scene and extend using because. Dad lit the fire. 5. Add a place phrase to set the scene and extend using when. The football flew through the air. Here’s a tricky one!! 6. Add an opening of your choice‚ extra information (who‚ which‚ whose and that) and extend
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