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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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Why is prospero from the tempest the main protagonist?
Prospero is the main character: the magical father of Miranda who lives on the island and controls all its inhabitants. He struggles in his relationships to Ariel and Caliban as well as with the forgiveness of the nobles that ousted him from his Dukedom.
Is castle and Beckett going to kiss again?
Yes in the season 4 finally if Castle they are seen kissing at the end
What did the 3 caskets in The Merchant of Venice mean?
In The Merchant of Venice there was a casket of gold, one of silver, and one of lead.
The casket of gold (chosen by the Moroccan prince) contained a skull with a scroll in it that read: "All that glisters is not gold;
Often have you heard that told.
Many a man his life hath sold
But my outside to behold,
Gilded tombs do worms enfold.
Had you been as wise as bold,
Young in limbs, in judgment old,
Your answer had not been inscroll'd:
Fare you well; your suit is cold."
This gold casket's skull and scroll represents simply the cliched moral that one should not judge "a book by its cover", for inside the gold it could very well be a gross skull that belongs in the tomb.
In the casket of silver (chosen by the prince of Arragon) there was the smiling face of an idiot with a scroll that read:
"The fire seven times tried this:
Seven times tried that judgment is,
That did never choose amiss.
Some there be that shadows kiss;
Such have but a shadow's bliss:
There be fools alive, I wis,
Silver'd o'er; and so was this.
Take what wife you will to bed,
I will ever be your head:
So be gone: you are sped."
In the casket of lead (chosen by Bassanio) there was a portrait of Portia with a scroll that read:
You that choose not by the view,
Chance as fair and choose as true!
Since this fortune falls to you,
Be content and seek no new,
If you be well pleased with this
And hold your fortune for your bliss,
Turn you where your lady is
And claim her with a loving kiss.
This is the same moral lesson throughout. That "all that glitters is not gold", and thus Bassanio chose correctly.
Why would Cassius be jealous of Caesar?
In the context of Shakespeare's play, "Julius Caesar", Cassius opposes Caesar initially out of fear that, should Caesar become king, he will rule Rome as a dictator. Soon, however, other motivations arise: personal enmity and jealousy.
What did you learn from story Pygmalion?
well, i believe that Pygmalion was meant to draw the readers' attention that reality and illusion are separated by a slight line. each one misses something within, and looks for this something, we may look for it in the wrong side.To reconcile with ourselves, we need to be hammered by the shocking reality, then we will discover that what we own does worth hanging to. Appearences are deceiptive is a concept we already know but we always forget. When Eliza touched the ceiling of her dream, she realized that she is not really gaining so much, she moved back for her own reality.
What does i am fortune's fool mean in Romeo and Juliet?
He means that he has been brought into a bad situation by circumstances beyond his control.
Merchant of Venice seven pounds of flesh?
The Merchant of Venice involves a debt of a pound of flesh.
The recent movie 7 Pounds is a reference to The Merchant of Venice. There are 7 debts in total for the 7 people who were killed. So there is a figurative reference to The Merchant of Venice, 7 debts means 7 pounds of flesh is owed. There is also a literal reference that he donates 7 of his organs to 7 different people.
Actually the there were not 7 organs the following was representative of the 7 pounds
Lung
Liver
Kidney
Bone Marrow
His Beach House
Heart
Cornea's
7 People died in the auto accident he cased...debt paid!
What is the relationship between Prospero Ariel and Caliban in acts 1 and 5 of 'The Tempest'?
The Tempest, a romantic comedy often considered as one of Shakespeare's greatest works, begins with act one a scene typical of Shakespeare, throwing the audience directly into the story. It is not until scene two that we meet Prospero, the story protagonist, and the character that Caliban and Ariel generally revolve around. Before we even meet Caliban Shakespeare already begins painting a picture of him 'a freckled human whelp, hag-born not honerd with human shape' we are already being fed information on Caliban so that we have formed an opinion of him before he enters the story. The first things we hear about Caliban forms an almost animalistic view of the man. Ariel on the other hand is not mentioned before her sudden appearance seconds after Miranda falls asleep, which makes us question the possibility of magical influence. Calibans entrance, directly after Ariel's stormy exit contrasts between the two characters with Ariel's light sprit as opposed to Caliban blunt and unattractive character. Before Caliban even enters view we are hearing of how Miranda is repulsed by Caliban 'I do not love to look upon' which once again gives us an opinion of Caliban before we meet him. Prospero's abrupt order, 'what ho! Slave! Caliban!'. The word 'slave' gives us a clear example of Calibans status. Shakespeare has purposefully made Calibans first line after many negative and animal like prose from Miranda and Prospero, this is so before he even speaks we have formed a very clear opinion of what we feel Calibans personality and appearance is like. 'There's wood enough within' although quite a simple line holds many meanings. The first being the fact that the line comes from off stage, which means we still don't know what he looks like, which in turn means that we are speculating what Caliban looks like. The second meaning this line has is showing us that Caliban directly disobeys Prospero's orders, which shows that Caliban has no respect for Prospero and prospero does not have all the power we first thought he had. The contrast in tasks given to Ariel and Caliban by Prospero also shows us the contrast between Ariel's and Calibans roles The Tempest. Caliban is only allowed near Miranda because he is given the menial jobs 'he does make our fire, fetch our wood and serves in offices' which once again reminds us of the idea that Caliban is a slave. Ariel on the other hand is given much more important jobs, but this is not because Ariel means any more to Prospero than Caliban does but simply because of her magic which means Prospero need something from her, Prospero relies on Ariel to help him. The language used by Prospero and Caliban changes slightly as the act progresses. Although prospero continues to use harsh words that shows us the hatred he has for Caliban, 'thou poisonous slave, got by the devil himself', Calibans attitude is slightly different. Although it is clear that he currently hates Prospero, ' drop on you both! A south- west blow on ye, and blister you all o'er!'. Calibans speech comes as a shock, as it is unexpected that a slave would be able to speak like this, but it also shows the clear love he once had for Prospero ' thou strok'est me and made much of me' but this small part, where for the first time Caliban is shown with emotions in a more human way, is instantly replaced with anger towards Prospero for taking his island.
What did Laertes and Polonius warn Ophelia about?
His main advise is to not be a whore. Which is a bit hypocritical because he is, in part, going to France because he wants to have lots of sex. This is humorously implied in the recent David Tennant movie version of Hamlet.
Who was the tragic hero of 'Dr. Faustus'?
Dr Faustus was the tragic hero of 'The Tragical History of Dr Faustus'. He made a bargain with the Devil, for earthly knowledge and power. In exchange, he promised him his soul.
The play was written by Christopher Marlowe [Baptized February 26, 1564-May 30, 1593], who died tragically at a young age, and under mysterious circumstances. Marlowe based his play on 'The Historie of the Damnable Life, and Deserved Death of Dr John Faustus', which was a translated retelling of a German legend. The German legend somewhat may have drawn on the experiences of Dr Johann Georg Faust [c. 1480-1540]. Faust received his divinity degree from Heidelberg University, in 1509. But he developed a reputation as an alchemist and magician of Knittlingen, Wurttemberg.
What is the cause of the tragedy in doctor faustus?
His greed and his too much pride in his knowledge was the main cause of tragedy. At the same time he did not listen to the good angel who made their appearance many time to offer him with good advise of repentance which ultimately caused his damnation.
What does Othello want iago to do to cassio?
He will persuade Othello that his wife is unfaithful, thus wrecking their happy marriage, making Othello miserable, and inducing him to become a murderer.
What is the best quote from Julius Caesar?
There is a tide in the affairs of men,
Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shallows and in miseries.
On such a full sea are we now afloat,
And we must take the current when it serves,
Or lose our ventures
Where did William Shakespeare get info for Julius Caesar?
Shakespeare read Sir Thomas North's translation of Plutarch's Life of Brutus and Life of Caesar.
What happen when Caesar and Cassius went swimming in the Tiber?
It was revealed that Caesar couldn't cross the river by himself and Cassius had to help save him.
How is Cassius depicted in comparison to Brutus?
Brutus is an idealist, but Cassius is more practical.
What does Cassius plan to do to convince Brutus to conspire against Caesar?
Um, if i remember correctly Cassius did something with implanting letters saying that they where concerned that Caesar was trying to be there king/ruler; they where worried that the democracy would change. Brutus is a good guy on the wrong path he conspired cuz he thought that Caesar was trying to change to a monarchy instead of a democracy or republic. that's what i think it was, i may be wrong.
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He convinces Brutus that Caesar will turn dictator. Brutus was a dedicated republican. Most of the Senate had republican ideals but the people idolized Caesar and Caesar had the army to back him up if he had wished to be the dictator.
What message does Antony want Octavius' servant to take to octavius?
He wants Octavius to be informed with all that has dealt with the death of Caesar, and to tell him to stay where he was for a small amount of time so there wasn't a chance that he was assassinated like Julius Caesar was.
