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Plays
Plays are forms of literature written by playwrights for theatrical performances. These are written with dialogs between characters in a variety of genres – tragedy, historical, satire, comedy or farce. Among the famous plays is William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”
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What was Murder in the Cathedral about?
"Murder in the Cathedral" is a play by T.S. Eliot that dramatizes the assassination of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, in 1170. The play explores themes of martyrdom, power, and the clash between spiritual and secular authority. It reflects on Becket's moral courage and the consequences of standing up for one's beliefs in the face of political pressure.
When was 'Othello' by William Shakespeare written?
Around 1603 or 1604. The earliest record of the play being performed was Nov 1 1604 at court.
How many complete plays did henrik ibsen write?
according to wikipedia 26, and 1 collection of poetry...but that's from wikipedia, I'm currently looking for a documented source of this for a term paper though In the book Ibsen and the Temper of Norwegian Literature by James Walter McFarlane. The beginning of chapter 5 says "in his 50 years of authorship he wrote 25 plays".
What is TS Eliot's 'Murder in the Cathedral' about?
Lawrence S. Rainey and Robert Von Hallberg - Editorial/Introduction - Modernism/Modernity 1:1 Modernism/Modernity 1.1 (1994) 1-3 Editorial/Introduction Lawrence Rainey and Robert von Hallberg We begin this journal in the belief that the artistic movement known as modernism produced the most radical and comprehensive changes in western culture since romanticism. Here would be the place to list those changes, if only they were all nameable and known, like characters in a chapter of yesterday's reading. Instead we sense that the effects of modernism still reverberate through all the arts, and its products surround us in the buildings where we work, the houses and apartments where we live, and even the chairs where we sit now trying to itemize its effects. Modernism was more than a repertory of artistic styles, more too than an intellectual movement or set of ideas; it initiated an ongoing transformation in the entire set of relations governing the production, transmission, and reception of the arts. The...
What is the meaning of Shakespeare's poem Where the bee sucks there suck I?
In William Shakespeare's play "The Tempest" Ariel is an airy spirit or sprite who brings about much of the magic in the play, and is the ubiquitous eyes and ears of his master, Prospero.
Ariel had been imprisoned in a tree by the witch, Sycorax, and Prospero had released him but did not allow him to forget his debt of gratitude for doing this.
Eventually, Prospero frees Ariel, who sings this song to celebrate his freedom:
Where the bee sucks, there lurk I;
In a cowslip's bell I lie;
There I couch when owls do cry.
On the bat's back I do fly
After summer merrily.
Merrily, merrily, shall I live now,
Under the blossom that hangs on the bough.
How were witches killed in Shakespeare's time?
Another alternative was trial by drowning. If you were suspected of being a witch then you could be held under water for a time and if you drowned then you were normal. If you did not drown then you were a witch and killed.
Where did Shakespeare get his inspiration from?
But Shakespeare took his stories from old French and Italian storybooks, English history, fantasy literature, and older plays, not current events. In those old stories he found and exploited types of human interaction which were "not for an age, but for all time." That is why his plays continue to be moving and exciting to this day to anyone prepared to do the mental work needed to understand his complex and dense dialogue.
Could you give an appreciation of the poem-The Sea by James Reeves?
In this poem , James Reeves describes the sea in 3 different parts of the year.
In the 1st stanza the sea is compared by a metaphor ta a hungry dog. This shows that in the cold winter days the sea is very rough. By the repetition of ' bones ,bones , bones , bones ' the poet shows us that he is hungry. In the 2nd stanza the poet now describes the sea to a playful dog . Here the dog is very energetic. While in the third stanza the poet describes the sea as a calm dog. This happens mostly during summer. It lets people enjoy and have fun. The rhythm is not regular such as the mood of the sea.
What is a speech recited by one character?
A speech recited by two or more persons is a chorus. If it is only one person, and nobody on stage is responding, it is a monologue.
In which work did William Shakespeare write the phrase Warwick was a bug that feared us all?
"Warwick was a bug that fear'd us all" can be found in the third part of act five of King Henry the sixth.
No, the character Sizwe Banzi is a fictional character created by South African playwrights Athol Fugard, John Kani, and Winston Ntshona. In the play "Sizwe Banzi is Dead," the character does not physically die but rather undergoes a symbolic death through identity transformation.
Where can you get a Annie jr script 0nline?
You can purchase the script for "Annie Jr." online from various script licensing companies like Music Theatre International (MTI) or Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW).
What are the themes in shreds of tenderness by john ruganda?
The Themes evident are : Corruption, abuse of power, change, political instability,
How many times does the word 'Brain' appear in William Shakespeare's plays?
Seventy-eight times. If you want to count "brains" that's another forty-four times. "Brain" or "brains" appears ten times in Cymbeline alone. How could anyone forget such lines as " art thou but a dagger of the mind, a false creation,
proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain?" from Macbeth.
How does Abigail threaten the other girls?
(in regards to the play "The Crucible") Abigail threatens to kill any girl who reveals information about the events that occured in the forest.
Who created the Playstation portable?
Sony invented the PSP! That is why it is called the sony play station portable!
Is Puck the main character in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
He is an essentially neutral character. By the way Jim Backus (Mr.Magoo) essayed the role in the short lived feature length Mr. Magoo TV show which featured the near-blind man in a variety of historical literary roles. Scrooge, obviously, and also Puck in Midsummer"s Night Dream. They did an adaptation on 3 Musketeers, all were in cartoon form, have your specs handy!
In 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' why does Egeus want his daughter to marry Demetrius?
Egeus wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius because he has chosen him as a suitable suitor for her. Egeus believes that Demetrius is the best match for Hermia due to factors like social status, financial stability, and reputation. He also feels that Demetrius is more obedient and will ensure Hermia's well-being.
'A horse a horse my kingdom for a horse.' What play is this from?
Shakespeare Richard III and by King Richard too
How long did Shakespeare's marriage last?
All his life. Will and Anne were married for almost 34 years, from November 1582 to Will's death in April 1616.
When does the taming of the shrew take place?
There is no time setting in The Taming of the Shrew. It could be any time after the University was established in Padua. Bear in mind that the whole play is a "play within a play" being watched by Christopher Sly, the drunk we meet in the induction. The apparent time setting of the Induction could be totally different from that of the play itself.
If you want a really specific answer with no accuracy whatsoever, consider the following: The Taming of the Shrew spans for about 10 days over 1593-1594. The first day was Friday, December 31 and the ending day was Sunday, January 9. I have no idea why anyone would guess these particular dates, but they are interesting in light of the fact that some scholars say that the play was written before 1592, and also the fact that Sly would have been watching that play for ten days straight!
What is it called when an author uses a character to get his own point across?
It's called a self-insert. These usually have similar looks to the author or even the same name as well.
What is a disaorticiambicticringadingadosis?
It is a word in a play that we did at my school. I can also spell it!
What does Juliet say she will do tomorrow in the balcony scene?
In the Balcony Scene, Juliet repeats the question numerous times if Romeo would leave. She knows that Romeo (a Montague) is not safe in the Capulet's garden.in the old film she wears a tiny top that clearly shows her melons.... slute !
