I have done theatre before‚ but this performance pulled me from my comfort zone‚ since I was playing a role I never had before (typically I was cast in happy‚ bubbly roles). I also had never memorized such formal lines‚ so there were some that were not easy to speak at the start. “What shall you ask of me that I’ll deny? / That honor saved may upon asking give?” (3.4.188-189). Those lines‚ particularly the second one‚ are difficult to get through because the words are not arranged the way English
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The Tempest Act 1:2 The first of the play’s sub-plots continues the theme of usurpation introduced in Act I scene 2. There is a clear parallel between Antonio’s coup against his brother Prospero‚ Sebastian’s pledge to murder his brother‚ and the plot devised by Caliban‚ Stephano and Trinculo against Prospero. On the island‚ natural order seems to have descended into chaos‚ and man’s natural instinct for power and liberty inspires a series of murderous plans. The reference to the marriage
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I will discuss the tragedy‚ Hamlet‚ written by William Shakespeare‚ Act 3‚ Scene 1. We start off with the King‚ the Queen‚ Rosencrantz‚ Guildenstern‚ Polonius‚ and Ophelia. We have Cladius asking Rosencrantz and Guildenstern why Hamlet is acting so strangely. Rosencrantz answers that the price admits he is confused‚ but he wont say why. After their conversation‚ Cladius orders Gertrude to leave so that he and polonium can spy on hamlet. As Ophelia enters‚ the queen tells her that hopefully the problems
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Summary As Macbeth makes his way toward the king’s bedchamber‚ he encounters Banquo with his son Fleance. Banquo has been unable to sleep and explains to Macbeth that he has been dreaming of the weird sisters. After arranging to meet again in order to discuss the matter‚ Banquo asserts his allegiance to the king and bids good night to Macbeth. No sooner is Macbeth alone‚ than he has an extraordinary experience. Either in the heat of the moment or through some supernatural visitation‚ he sees a
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Macbeth ~ Act 3‚ Scene 2 Summary: Lady Macbeth sends her servant for Macbeth. Macbeth tries to convince Lady Macbeth that everything is alright. But Macbeth still thinks there is still a threat‚ lady tells him to act happy for the guest. Lady does not want to kill Banquo‚ but Macbeth wants to kill Banquo and Fleance. He does not want lady to know what is going on. Script: Lady: Has Banquo left the court yet? Servant: Yes‚ madam. But he is returning later tonight. Lady: Tell Macbeth
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Essay: Diction and Tone in Poetry In the field of literature‚ authors use various forms of writing techniques to create diction and tone. One way that the author‚ Andrew Marvel‚ of “To His Coy Mistress” uses a unique way of diction to portray several styles of tone‚ in which they shift from one another‚ through stanza to stanza. His diction creates a variety of literary styles that most authors use as a way of conveying a personal message. This diction creates a multitude of imagery that the reader
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I am going to be examining Act III Scene I and Act III Scene II to show how these two scenes create dramatic effectiveness for the audience. Act III Scene 1 (A Room in the castle) involves Claudius contemplating whether or not to send Hamlet away to London in order to deal with his troubles. This is also the scene of Hamlet’s famous soliloquy ‘To be or not to be”‚ whereby he is considering his life and what has been going on since his fathers death. Act III Scene II is where Hamlet has a play in
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Jasmine Darlucio Period 4 Independent Reading Essay December 20th‚ 2012 Wandering in the Inbetween If I Stay is told in a first person point of view by a girl named Mia who has gotten into a horrific car crash along with her family. Mia’s mom‚ dad‚ and younger brother Teddy‚ have unfortunately passed away‚ but Mia‚ while in a coma‚ is in a state of mind where she is able to notice everything and walk around as if she was awake. During the course of the book‚ she goes back and forth between
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Scene 1‚ Act 1. Details-The Royal Advisor is trying to convince the Duchess to make Alliances with France and Britain. Royal Advisor: My queen you must choose a country to fight with. We are not strong on our own and we have what others need. Please think twice about your decision. I beg you. I understand that you are having trouble with choosing‚ but when you choose‚ choose carefully. I can help you if you would only listen to me. You are in charge of Russia while Tsar‚ Nicholas II‚ your husband
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The overall mood in Roman Polanski’s Macbeth is gruesome and depressing. Setting‚ costume‚ sound‚ and pace contribute to the development of the mood in the movie. The opening scenes in Macbeth show a dull and sullen landscape. The atmosphere is gloomy which is seen through the dark clouds‚ the pouring rain‚ and the muddy earth. The castles and the buildings look ominous because of their choppy lines and unpleasant ambience. The costumes in Macbeth look tired and dirty. During the movie‚ the characters
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