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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 does soothsayer tell portia?
He doesn't know of any plot against Caesar but he fears it could happen. He's going to talk to Caesar
Why won't Titania give the flower to Oberon in midsummer night dream?
She could, except that Oberon snuck up on her when she was asleep and juiced her with the Love-in-Idleness. She was also asleep when he juiced her with the antidote. Although Oberon could make himself invisible to mortals like Demetrius and Helena, it probably didn't work on other fairies.
Why did iago want cassio to ask Desdemona for help in restoring Othello's faith in cassio?
If Desdemona asked a favour on Cassio's behalf, it would look to Othello like she was doing it out of an improper love for Cassio. The harder she argues, the more suspicious it seems to Othello.
Who gets married at the end of a midsummer nights dream?
There are three weddings in William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The play surrounds the festival that Theseus, the Duke of Athens, plans to celebrate his marriage to Hippolyta. His daughter, Hermia, marries her love, Lysander at the end of the place, while her former suitor, Demetrius, marries his new love, Helena.
What word best describes John Proctor's words in act 1?
At the end of "The Crucible," John Proctor dies as a martyr to the opportunistic insanity of the Salem Witch Trials. By refusing to lie and confess to witchcraft, he died for honesty, and ends his journey of redemption.
Who is the prince of morocco in merchant of Venice?
The prince of Morocco is proud of his noble birth.He boasts about himself saying that he is very brave and has defeated various famous rulers including the Sulthan of Turkey.He says that he is proud of his complexion and would not exchange it unless if it is to gain the love of Portia.He says that the lottery of caskets is a chance and he would have won the heart of Portia if the man who is most brave or the man with the reddest blood would win
Act 4 Scene 3 Macbeth how does Malcolm describe himself to Macduff?
Shakespeare characterizes Macduff as someone who starts opening the eyes of the other characters because he seems to be the only one, beside Banquo, that suspects that Macbeth has something to do with Duncan's death.
What shakespeare words are still used today?
Shakespeare spoke English so of course most of the words he used are still in use today. If you are talking about words that we have no record of anyone using before Shakespeare did, "puking" and "assassination" come to mind.
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.
