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    Act 1Scene 3 of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar has been made powerfully dramatic with the use of multiple elements‚ each of which contributes the dramatic appeal of the scene immensely. Shakespeare seems to have focused on four main elements that have been stressed upon throughout the scene‚ but it has impacted hugely on the conversation between Casca and Cicero. Due to the play being written and first performed in the Elizabethan Era‚ a huge amount of supernatural elements have been used here.

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    Macbeth Banquo Analysis

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    In the beginning Banquo is thinking well if the first thing the witches came true and made Macbeth king why can’t his kids become king later. Then macbeth enters in the kings attire. Macbeth discusses his fear of the kids that left. Macbeth invites Banquo to the feast that night‚ and Banquo accepts his invitation. Banquo says he will make it‚ but he is going on a horse ride for the afternoon. Macbeth now is contemplating killing his best friend Banquo. The reason he worries is he doesn’t want him

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    Macbeth Act 1 Analysis

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    its significance within the play Macbeth. Starting with this scene‚ explore the ways in which Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are presented in Shakespeare’s play and one other performed version of the play. Bibliography: CGP GCSE English Macbeth by William Shakespeare The Complete Play Macbeth YORK NOTES ADVANCED William Shakespeare Cambridge School Shakespeare Macbeth Roman Polanski Film of Macbeth (1971) “ The Tragedy of Macbeth” Shakespeare portrays Macbeth at the start of the play as being

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    In this essay I will explore whether Act 3 Scene 1 is an important scene in Romeo and Juliet. This scene is important as bawdy comedy sinks into tragedy after Mercutio`s death. This is seen through the language which becomes darker after this scene. Certain characters change e.g. Romeo becomes violent after this scene. I will also discuss themes that arise and the fact that the play is an oxymoron. Act 3 Scene 1 is important because the play changes within it from comedy to tragedy. In this paragraph

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    Macbeth Log #1 Analyses of Act 1 Scene 3 In the third scene of the first act of Macbeth‚ readers are introduced to three mysterious yet revelatious witches; they reveal to the main character as well his accomplice Banquo prophecies which are to be fulfilled. And presumably these prophecies may very well shape the play‚ as well as its characters and their personas. Of most importance some analyses of the three witches must be made in order to develop an understanding of the scene. Banquo

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    “Analyse the dramatic effectiveness of Act 3 Scene 1” The tragic Shakespearian play “Rome and Juliet” is about two young people who experience true love even though it is forbidden. Against the will of both families they marry secretly. Just when all seems well‚ everything goes horribly wrong leaving them dead. Even though this play is based on the innocent love between two individuals there are many scenes which involve routine violence and conflict. An example of this would be the plays

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    Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 1 - Verona‚ a public place ‘Verona‚ a public place’ is one of the most important‚ as well as dramatic scenes in the story of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. It leads us into the climax of the story‚ and brings out various emotions and feelings from the audience. However‚ the scene would never have been successful in engaging the audience if it were not for the build up of Act 1 and Act 2’s introduction. Therefore‚ it is necessary to consider to some extent what Shakespeare

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    does Shakespeare make Act 3 Scene 1 such a dramatic scene? William Shakespeare makes Act 3 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet crucially dramatic to emphasize its importance to the play as a whole. The use of tense dialogue‚ provoking language and aggressive action creates dramatic tension and conflict which engages and interests the audience to the scene. These techniques highlight the scene’s significance as the main turning point of events from a romance to a tragedy. The scene opens up into an extremely

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    Act I Scenes 1&2 1. What is the meaning of “Fair is foul‚ and foul is fair”? Things that are normally considered good are undesirable to the witches‚ and actions and things considered evil they consider good. 2. What description does the Captain (Sergeant) give to Duncan about battle? He says that Macbeth fought bravely & defeated the enemy. 3. What characteristics of the King are evident? He rewards loyalty & values trust. 4. What punishment is pronounced upon the Thane of Cawdor? He will

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    introduction of the diverse belief of both Macbeth and Banquo concerning the witches. Although Macbeth questions the witches’ prophecies in the beginning‚ he still maintains a flicker of hope that the prophecies are true. Macbeth’s belief in the witches’ predictions reveals to the audience that Macbeth is a credulous character. It only takes favourable prophecies for him to become convinced. During the first encounter between the witches‚ Macbeth and BanquoMacbeth displays his anticipation to understand

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