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- 301: Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Dostoevsky’s Raskolnikov: Literary Philosophies
- Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Dostoevsky’s Raskolnikov: Literary Philosophies In literature, authors have had certain goals and have often tried to incorporate literary philosophies, such as naturalism, existentialism, or realism, into their works. If two authors had aimed for the same type of reaction from the reader, their works would most likely have some paralleled aspects. Raskolnikov, the main character in Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment was very comparable to Shakepeare’s Macbeth. Raskolnikov and Macbeth both had positive qualities; however, both characters developed a certain madness which revealed their tragic flaws, visual reminders, and guilty consciences. The impoverished student, Raskolnikov, and the trusted general, Macbeth, both demonstrated a great ...
- 302: Comparison of Macbeth and Jack (of Lord of the Flies)
- Comparison of Macbeth and Jack (of Lord of the Flies) Macbeth is one of the protagonist in a Shakespeare play "Macbeth". Jack is also a protagonist in the novel "Lord of the Flies". The following essay will outline the differences and similarities of these two characters. There are five similarities between Jack and Macbeth. Firstly, ...
- 303: Macbeth: Symbolism of Blood
- Macbeth: Symbolism of Blood Since the 1600’s, the arrival of Shakespeare, we have taken a closer look as to what the English language really is. Shakespeare took the romantic language to a new level. He ... also the extraordinary metaphors that he used to demonstrate a deeper meaning into his plays. His wisdom in human nature and human interpretation seems almost inhumane it is so great. And in one of Shakespeare’ Macbeth, there is no exception. In the play Macbeth, a symbol of blood is portrayed often but, with different meanings. It is a metaphor that develops into almost the whole theme of the play. The word "blood" itself, or different forms of it ...
- 304: Lady Macbeth 2
- (1.5.57-58) In this scene Lady Macbeth believes that Macbeth lacks the ability to fulfil the witches second prophecy. She learns that Duncan is coming to visit her and she calls upon supernatural agents to fill her with cruelty. Lady Macbeth says Come, thick night, And pall thee in the dunnest smoke of hell In this quote she is asking the supernatural agents to fill her with the darkest smoke of hell. (5.1.38) ...
- 305: Macbeth - Foreshadowing Using Animals
- Thesis Statement: Throughout the play of Macbeth, Shakespeare chooses to use animals to portray foreshadowing, to develop character and to evoke a wide variety of emotions from the audience. A) Dramatic Purpose #1 To Characterize to show the development of a person ... a) "... Approach thou like the rugged Russian bear, / The arm'd rhinoceros, or the Hyrcan tiger; / Take any shape but that, and my firm nerves / Shall never tremble ..." (Act 3, Scene 4, Lines 123-125). Macbeth is speaking to Lady Macbeth about Banquo's ghost he says that if any of these fierce animals should come near him, he would never be scared. Macbeth doesn't want Banquo to be in any part of his ...
- 306: Macbeth: The Use of the Classical Tragic Mold in Character Development
- Macbeth: The Use of the Classical Tragic Mold in Character Development In Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth, there are many characters. Only one character stands out, and his name is in the title of the play. Macbeth's character was made in the mold of the ancient Greek tragic hero. Besides being endowed by Shakespeare with an abundance and variety of potential traits and characteristics, Macbeth also follows the Classical Tragic ...
- 307: The Wierd Sisters In Macbeth
- The Wierd Sisters in Macbeth The battle between good and evil has been waged for thousands of years. Evil has always tried to find some way to corrupt the good. In the play Macbeth, that is exactly what happens. In this battle for Macbeth's soul, the witches had to first gain his trust. The predictions were the tools for doing so. The apparitions were cleverly shrouded in deceit. The apparitions brought about Macbeth's downfall. Evil has ...
- 308: Discuss The Representation Of
- ... were expected to be good wives and mothers, and they had to obey their fathers or husbands, because in a patriarchal society, women were possessions, and were basically owned by males. In William Shakespeare's Macbeth, however, Shakespeare constructs female characters that endorse this ideal and some that challenge it. The three types of female characters in this play are, the active female, Lady Macbeth, the passive female, Lady Macduff, and the weÇrd sisters, who are those to be afraid of. All of who are very different to each other. In Shakespeare's plays, especially, the audience familiarizes themselves with ... characters say about them. The dramatic techniques Shakespeare uses to construct his female characters are the setting, the character's dialogue, including asides, and what other people say about them, especially behind their backs. Lady Macbeth and Lady Macduff are two very different characters, and there is plenty of binary opposition between them. The weird sisters, on the other hand, are 'things to be afraid of'. These characters give the ...
- 309: Lady Macbeth
- (1.5.57-58) In this scene Lady Macbeth believes that Macbeth lacks the ability to fulfil the witches’ second prophecy. She learns that Duncan is coming to visit her and she calls upon supernatural agents to fill her with cruelty. Lady Macbeth says “Come, thick night, And pall thee in the dunnest smoke of hell…” In this quote she is asking the supernatural agents to fill her with the darkest smoke of hell. (5.1.38) ...
- 310: Comparison of Macbeth and Jack (of Lord of the Flies)
- Comparison of Macbeth and Jack (of Lord of the Flies) Macbeth is one of the protagonist in a Shakespeare play "Macbeth". Jack is also a protagonist in the novel "Lord of the Flies". The following essay will outline the differences and similarities of these two characters. There are five similarities between Jack and Macbeth. Firstly, ...
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