Miranda is naturally a very nice person, which is something of a miracle when you consider who her old man is. Thankfully, she shares absolutely none of her father's bitterness and resentment at the men responsible for their island exile. For her, an encounter with another human being is a rare treat: an opportunity to connect with someone who isn't her father (Prospero), an ugly brute (Caliban), or a sprite (Ariel). So when a shipload of strangers washes up on the shore, Miranda's veritably thrilled at the prospect of making new friends.
What is the Time and place of a story?
Answer The time and place of a story is usually called its setting, or where and when it is set. For example, West Side Story is based on William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet and the setting is New York City in the 1950s. The movie High School Musical is also based on Romeo and Juliet and is set in modern day America.
How many versions of the movie Annie are there?
From checking information with the Internet Movie Database, it appears that there are three versions of the movie "Annie". The first was in 1982, followed by one in 1999, and one in the upcoming year.
What does Hamlet want to find out in Act 5?
By Act 5, Hamlet knows just about everything he needs to know. He reports to Horatio that he discovered the secret orders given to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern which proved that the King was trying to kill Hamlet. He does not yet know about Laertes' complicity in this, but doesn't try to find out either. When he finds out that Ophelia is dead, he does not inquire after the details of her death. He has made a decision to go with the flow ("There's a special providence in the fall of a sparrow.")
What promise does Brutus tell the servant to relay to Antony?
" Thy master is a wise and valiant Roman;
I never thought him worse.
Tell him, so please him come unto this place,
He shall be satisfied; and, by my honour,
Depart untouch'd. "
As in "if he wishes to come here, we will explain ourselves and leave him unharmed."
Hamlet's mother died by drinking a goblet of wine that was supposed to go to Hamlet. The King had poisoned the wine in an attempt to kill Hamlet and seeing his queen about to take a sip, he tries to persuade her otherwise. She drinks anyway.
Calupurnia in To Kill a Mockingbird is almost like the nanny for the kids. She is a black lady, older then Atticus, and she cooks and takes care of the kids and so on.
Calpurnia in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar and in Plutarch's Lives is the wife of Julius Caesar at the time of his death.
What are the similarities between A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet?
Although the first Quarto version of Romeo and Juliet from 1597 is sometimes called a "bad quarto", it is very similar to the "good quarto"version of 1599. For example, Q1 has "By yonder blessed Moone I swear/ That tips with silver all these fruit trees tops" whereas Q2 has "Lady, by yonder blessed Moone I vow/ That tips with silver all these frute tree tops." The lines are a little different but basically the same.
Or were these not the "two versions" you were asking about? Perhaps you wanted to compare the Hollywood movie version of 1936 with Renato Castellone's film from 1955.
What daughter of Baptista Minola was tamed by Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew?
Baptista Minola is the father of Katherine and Bianca Minola. Katherine is of course the Shrew the title is talking about.
What is the significance of the needle in the poppet?
The needle in The Poppet represents voodoo, which, to the people of Salem is related directly to witchcraft and punishable by the court. Elizabeth is arrested for possessing the poppet for this reason.
What was Shylock's occupation?
Shylock was a money-lender; in modern terms, the equivalent of a banker that gave loans.
Why are Shakespeare's plays and poems so important?
He completely revolutionalized the way of writing and even added new types of plays such as dramas. And with his deep understanding of human nature people begun to recognize him as the greatest author of all time
Where was Shakesperes plays performed?
They were enacted at playhouses, which we would now call public theatres, and also at private performances for noblemen or at court (i.e. for the queen, not for judges). Some of the playhouses where his plays were performed were The Theatre, The Curtain, The Globe and the Blackfriars.
Who is the most important character in alchemist?
There are ,i would say,3 alchemists considered to be of major importance.each are contributed with developing alchemical frameworks that cemented the foundations of the modern sciences ,philosophy,and spiritualism. Roger bacon (1214-1294) stresed a greater importance on experimentation rather than reasoning and authority.his works were of great importance to the countless number of alchemists throughout the following centuries. Zosimos of panopolis (300ad.) Is author of the oldest alchemical scripts and books.his was an era that presented alchemy as an esoteric and spiritual approach. The spiritual nature of alchemy would be symbolized as a religious regeneration of the human soul. Robert boyle ,finaly ,is credited with the transition towards a rational materialism.known as the father of modern chemistry,he ,using alchemical methods ,made discoverys that paved the way for the new elemental science of chemistry.
Iago opposes Othello because Othello chose to promote Cassio to lieutenant instead of Iago. Also, Iago is prejudice against Othello for his skin colour. Othello was a victim of the time he lived in.
What is an example of a anachronism?
"Anachronistic" means "out of its correct time". Normally it refers to something that is assigned to an earlier time than it belongs to. For example, if you were writing a novel set in the 1960s and you gave your characters mobile phones, it would be anachronistic.
What was Julius Caesar disability?
He had epilepsy, at least that's what the ancient writers say and for many years general historians believed it. Now, with present day advances in medical knowledge, questions are rising as to whether he actually had epilepsy or suffered from hypoglycemia, which is low blood sugar. The symptoms are the same, and the ancients only knew of epilepsy not hypoglycemia.
What are two character foils in the play The Glass Menagerie?
One example of foils is Dorothy and the Wicked Witch of the West in the movie "The Wizard of Oz.
In Act One Scene 3 Iago says "I have looked upon the world for four times seven years" which means he's twenty-eight. Othello is middle-aged, but his age is not given in the text. Iago calls him an "old black ram".
What is the opening sentence to coram boy?
Two storys ,linked together,are told in this book.
A tale of two boys
Toby, saved from an afircan slave ship;
Aaron, the illegitimte son of the heir of the great estate.
A tale of fathers and sons
Otis, dealing in the vilest trade of all, and his son meshak, not quite of his world;
Sir William Ashbrook, landowner, and Alexander, the son he disinherits
What are the relationships between Miranda and prospero?
Prospero is Miranda's father and their relationship is very significant. Prosepero is very protective over Miranda. He is against Caliban in the ply as he once tried to rape Miranda. Prospero wishes for Miranda to have the right man and for her to be happy. When she meets Ferdinand, Prospero creates a masque for them.
What were the 3 comedies shakespeare wrote?
William Shakespeare's Comedies
The plays of William Shakespeare are usually categorized as Histories, Tragedies, and Comedies.
The Comedies are:
As You Like It
The Comedy of Errors
Love's Labour's Lost
The Merchant of Venice
The Merry Wives of Windsor
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Much Ado About Nothing
The Taming of the Shrew
Twelfth Night
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Where was Much Ado about Nothing 1993 Filmed?
shes barney the dinosaurs wife in 1996 she was caught carring 3 knifes 2 machetes and a cat these weapons were almost used to kill barney lukily barney got out through the window and was on the run barney became old and he died he become paralised for 2 years and by a miricle ariel healed his disability using her magical mermaid powers. she died 2 years from liver failere