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Does Hamlet Have A Tragic Flaw?
Number of Words: 781 / Number of Pages: 3
... like a hot branding iron to a
steer. Hamlet's flaw is intact. Hamlet has a friend, Horatio, who knows of the
murder of Hamlet's father. Hamlet could trust Horatio with his plans and
opinions. Horatio acted as an advisor to Hamlet, but he did not tell Hamlet that
he was heading in the wrong direction. Because of this Hamlet's heart pounded
hard with the thought of revenge. The flaw was there and the stage was set for
tragedy. There was no way for Hamlet to change his destiny. "Haste me to know `t,
that I, with wings as swift As meditation or the thought of love May sweep to my
revenge."
Hamlet's surrou ...
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Taming Of The Shrew: Shakespeare's Preamble Of Katherine And Bianca
Number of Words: 1369 / Number of Pages: 5
... bias for so
many years. She is hurt and she seeks revenge. This is seen in Act II,
Scene I, when Katherine sums up her own state: “I will go sit and weep/
Till I can find occasion of revenge” (35-36). It is an immature response,
but the only one she knows, and it serves the dual purpose of cloaking her
hurt. The transformation, which she undergoes near the end of the play, is
not one of character, but one of attitude. At the end of the play, we find
out that her negative attitude becomes a positive one.
The shrew is not a shrew at all beneath the surface.
The play begins introducing Ka ...
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King Lear: Consequences Of One Man's Decisions
Number of Words: 796 / Number of Pages: 3
... gives the reader the first indication of Lear's intent to abdicate his
throne. He goes on further to offer pieces of his kingdom to his daughters as a
form of reward to his test of love.
"Great rivals in our youngest daughter's love,
Long in our court have made their amorous sojourn,
And here are to be answered. Tell me, my daughters
(Since now we will divest us both of rule,
Interest of territory, cares of state),
Which of you shall we say doth love us most?
That we our largest bounty may extend
where nature doth with merit challenge." ...
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Much Ado About Nothing: Love, Hate & Marriage - An Analytical Essay On The Relationship Of Beatrice & Benedick
Number of Words: 1527 / Number of Pages: 6
... the help of their friends, we will never know.
In the beginning of the play, Beatrice and Benedick do not seem to like
each other very much, if at all. This can be seen in Act I; Scene I, (line 121-
131):
BENEDICK: God keep your ladyship still in that mind! so some gentleman
or other shall 'scape a predestinate scratched face.
BEATRICE: Scratching could not make it worse, an 'twere such a face as
yours were.
BENEDICK: Well, you are a rare parrot-teacher.
BEATRICE: A bird of my tongue is better than a beast of yours.
BENEDICK: I would my hor ...
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“The Devil’s Own”
Number of Words: 478 / Number of Pages: 2
... to the British Parliament. However, the British Government maintains its authority on which political parties are allowed to run for election during the period when the movie took place. The British government also does not allow the territory the right to vote on its own sovereignty. The British government official depicted in this film is of the strong overpowering domineering type that will go to all lengths to maintain its hold on the Northern Ireland Territory.
3. Economics.
The movie reflects an average middle class life style for this period of time. Despite the unrest, it appe ...
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Movie: Dead Poet’s Society
Number of Words: 896 / Number of Pages: 4
... by.”
The Welton Academy rears young boys into strapping men under the laws of ethics and morality, standards created by the school, centered around discipline and conformity, opposed to creativity and initiative. Mr. Keeting, a new teacher from the Chester School in London, not only introduced his students to a European method of teaching, but cultured them with independent thought and originality. He lead his students into the battle field of life, upon the unbalanced sea of struggles and triumphs, he is appropriately referred to as “Oh Captain, my Captain.” Neil, the instigator of the group, see ...
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Movie Review Of It’s A Wonderful Life
Number of Words: 622 / Number of Pages: 3
... ways. George didn’t commit suicide, because he was too busy saving Clarence. Clarence took him to "Pottersville" and showed him what the world would be like if he was never born. That saved George in a way as well. George learned what he had to be thankful for.
I thought this film to be very intellectual. It told a wonderful story, yet taught valuable lessons. Clarence taught George that there is more to life than money, and to end his life because of money was silly. Clarence gave George his book, and in it was written: "Remember no man is a failure who has friends. That was a lesson t ...
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Franco Zeffili's Film Version Of Romeo And Juliet
Number of Words: 214 / Number of Pages: 1
... "Romeo and Juliet an improvement
over Shakespeares play?" Yes, Franco Zeffelli's film was an improvement over
Shakespeares play because he changed the dialogue a little, he made the location
better, and the Tybalt and Romeo duel was action packed.
I really liked the real elaborate scenery in the movie. I liked all the nice
looking buildings. I also liked the scenery because it was real open and right
in the center of the city.
Franco Zeffelli really added a lot to the great battle scene between Romeo and
Tybalt. In the actual play the fight sounded stupid and it seemed like it
barely lasted a ...
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William Shakespeare: Most Famous Of All English Writers
Number of Words: 886 / Number of Pages: 4
... (Shakespeare)
So let it be known, Shakespeare obviously learned a great deal about love
throughout the course of his life. He learned not only the good, but also the
bad, and in this, love plays a major role in Much Ado About Nothing (Wright 10-
13).
Another element used in Much Ado About Nothing is deceit. This deceit
involves a conflict between two brothers in which one wants to keep the other
unhappy and unwed. This conflict is present as it is said, "There's a skirmish
of wit between them." (Shakespeare). Shakespeare, in his life, had some
deceitful things forced upon him where he was che ...
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Othello: Iago Makes Othello Believe His Wife Is Having An Affair
Number of Words: 1135 / Number of Pages: 5
... him enough so he strikes Roderigo. Othello then
discharges Cassio of his Lieutenancy when he says: "Cassio, I love thee,/ But
nevermore be officer of mine" (II.iii.242-244). It was therefore understandable
that he would fall to the mercy of Iago, completely oblivious to the inevitable
effects. Iago reveals his plan to the reader in his third soliloquy when he
states:
His soul is so unfettered to her love,
That she may make, unmake, do what she list,
even as her appetite shall play the god
With his weak function...
And she for him pleads strongingly to the Moore,
I'll pour this pestilence i ...
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