William Shakespeare is considered one of the greatest writers in history‚ an opinion that is not easily disputed when one regards the innovativeness‚ complexity‚ and entertainment of his works. One such work‚ Much Ado About Nothing‚ makes use of these attributes that make his work so great. The first example of helpful trickery is the role deception plays in joining the two main couples: Claudio and Hero‚ and Beatrice and Benedick. The latter‚ the witty and disputing characters that claim they
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In Arcadia by Tom Stoppard‚ Bernard Nightingale is a scholar who craves fame and recognition in academia and he consequently creates a theory that Lord Byron killed Ezra Chater in a duel. In the excerpt‚ Bernard believes he has stumbled upon proof of this theory and pursues it despite Hannah Jarvis’ objections. In order to characterize Bernard as a fame-hungry scholar‚ Stoppard uses stage directions and dialogue between characters to portray his character. Stoppard inserts a variety of stage directions
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It is not scary to have an idea‚ but it is scary when you are totally controlled by an idea. In Othello by William Shakespeare‚ Iago gets the idea in his head‚ which poisons his mind and leads to his jealousy‚ eventually cause the death of Roderigo‚ Desdemona and Othello. Poison is used to damage or kill something. Shakespeare uses poison in Otello to show the reader the progress of destruction done by Iago’s words and actions. In the beginning of the play‚ when Iago talks to Roderigo‚ he explains
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Throughout the plot of Odyssey‚ the main protagonist‚ Odysseus‚ is in a desperate struggle to return to his home after his services in the Trojan War. Throughout his journey home‚ which takes 10 years‚ he faces the threats of many monsters who try to end his journey. However‚ the greatest struggle for Odysseus is reclaiming his homeland‚ Ithaca‚ from more than one hundred violent suitors who want to marry his wife‚ Penelope‚ in Odysseus’ absence. Odysseus takes action on these aggressive suitors
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There once lived an infamous ancient Greek philosopher named Aristotle. Aristotle observed many aspects of life from science to even theatre. Being the well prepare and spectacular student of Plato‚ Aristotle achieved amazing things in his lifetime. Aristotle developed the six element of a play; plot‚ thought‚ diction‚ character‚ spectacle‚ and song. All of Aristotle element can be found within the Cat On a Hot Tin Roof. To begin the plot of the story is dramatic and follow an order. From the
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Second‚ jealousy and anger are the characters motives for deception. The anger Don John has toward Claudio regarding the war is the second motive for his deception. Prior to learning who was getting married ‚Don John states “Will it serve for any model to build mischief on?”.Upon learning that Claudio was in love with Hero‚ Don John becomes enraged and devises a plan to stop the marriage immediately. Summarizing himself as a “plain dealing villain”‚ Don John acknowledges that what he has devised
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In the second choral ode in the second episode of Oedipus The King‚ written by Sophocles and translated by Robert Fagles the Chorus‚ begins to question their faith to the Gods they have put all trust in. The city of Thebes is a situation where a prophet has come and made ‘wild claims’ to their king while their city is dying. “Never again will I go to reverent to Delphi‚ the inviolate heart of the Earth or Apollo’s ancient oracle at Abae or Olympia of the fires- unless these prophecies all come true”
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It is very early in the morning‚ Brutus is distraught. He wakes Lucius from his slumber. Lucius hands Brutus an anonymous letter‚ “I found this paper‚ thus sealed up” (50). The letter urged Brutus to act on Rome’s behalf. “Speak‚ strike‚ redress!” (52). Cassius and the other conspirators visit Brutus and finalize their dangerous mission. Brutus asks for all of the conspirators hands‚ Cassius suggests an oath. Brutus scoffs at the idea of an oath. Brutus thinks oaths are for people who need trusting
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views these two bodily functions have swapped. Through techniques such as superimpositions‚ Point-Of-View shots‚ out-of-focus shots‚ distorting image filters‚ and break the rules of continuity editing‚ Bunuel has lead his audience through a world bizarre and freakish‚ yet undeniably ours. Here’s another example in the same film where this seemingly paedophilic man hands little girls ‘secretive’ pictures that sickens yet sexually arouses their parents‚ which has the audience inferring that the pictures
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Ohio has some of the best celebrities out of any state in America. Everyone has their own opinion on which celebrities are the best but they are all wrong. Ryan Dunn Dave Grohl‚ and Guy Fieri are amongst the best and should be cememorated for not just their inspiring actions but also their beautiful hair. Firstly‚ Ryan Dunn‚ who is very well known for his roles in the Jackass series. Throughout his time in his movies‚ he has taught me what I should not try at home. Being an example to show dangerous
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