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- 5291: Macbeth - Supernatural Theme
- ... the evil forces at work in the play, but Macbeth is the perpetrator. Macbeth is culpable for his actions and the blame lies solely on him. Throughout “Macbeth,” Shakespeare shows how greatly supernatural forces can effect characters by robbing them of their humanity. Macbeth is victimized by these evil forces and is tricked into destroying himself. Shakespeare’s use of the supernatural provides for a more clear and insightful picture into ...
- 5292: King Lear Analyzing A Tragic H
- ... error is striking. The fear aroused for this man is of great importance because of his exalted position. His fall is awesome and overwhelming. When tragedy, as in Lear, happens to two such men, the effect is even greater. To intensify the tragedy of King Lear, Shakespeare has not one but two tragic characters and four villains. As we have seen, the sub-plot - concerning Gloucester, Edmund, and Edgar - augments the ...
- 5293: King Lear
- ... part that he has some guilt in the matter. After the storm, when Lear's madness has run its course, both he and Cordelia are taken prisoner by Albany's army. We see the full effect of Lear's transformation in his joy at his reunion with his daughter, uncaring of his status as a prisoner: "He that parts us shall bring a brand from heaven, And fire us hence like ...
- 5294: Julius Caesar
- ... three times. Anyone who was ambitious would never have done any such things. Antony says, "I speak not to disprove what Brutus spoke." , but that is exactly what he does. Antony is using a dramatic effect on the people, first by entering on the stage with the body of Caesar, and at the end stating that his heart is still with the body of Caesar, ending his speech weeping. In justifying ...
- 5295: Independence And Failure In Ma
- ... fit is momentary; upon a thought he will again be well. If you much note him, You shall offend him and extend his passion. Feed, and regard him not. . . (III, iv, 54-9) With little effect, she struggles to keep order but gives up and has the thanes “stand not upon the order of your going” (III, iv, 120-1). Macbeth’s strength from self denial fails, because he is losing ...
- 5296: Horatios Speech To Fortinbras
- ... the kings behavior I was even convinced. The best part of it all was that the king was the only one who got it. This was apparently all Hamlet needed for his revenge to take effect. Hamlet then went and told his mom about the ghost and what he knew. I know not how nor why but under some circumstance unknown to all but possibly Hamlet and his mother Polonious died ...
- 5297: Hamlet Vs. Oedipus
- ... what is lurking behind every door, or is it better to be curious about it, but never actually seek it. Knowing the truth was very powerful in both these plays and it had a major effect on the outcomes of both stories. Maybe by knowing the future the truth is set. If the future remains unknown than so will truth. Truth was a deciding factor in both outcomes of the plays ...
- 5298: Elizabethan Revenge In Hamlet
- ... that Lorenzo killed his son, but he doubts this so he runs to the king for justice. Hieronimo importantly secures his legal rights before taking justice into his own hands. The madness scene comes into effect when Hieronimo’s wife, Usable goes mad, and Hieronimo is so stunned that his mind becomes once again unsettled. Finally Hieronimo decides to go through with the revenge, so he seeks out to murder Balthazar ...
- 5299: Oedipus Rex 2
- ... Yet without the riddle of the sphinx, Oedipus would not have arrived at his royal position. This could be Sophocles method to involve our minds, letting us know that every action we take has an effect on us later in life. At Thebes he is bothered by the plague of the city. For this mystery, Oedipus consistently strives for the truth, disregarding all tries to stop his quest. In a way ...
- 5300: Obsession And Deviance
- ... genuine concern for his health. He is continually trying to disguise his plan. Also, he cleverly blinds Fortunato of his true intentions by planting the thoughts of Amontillado inside his head. This has a crippling effect on Fortunato's judgment as he is willing to be lead through the dark, damp catacombs in search of the great wine. Fortunato is incredibly anxious to get to the Amontillado, and Montresor uses this ...
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