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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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Two places in Hamlet where characters get fussy about the abuse of language?
Being an intellectual and a graduate of Wittenberg University, Hamlet is the primary character whom "gets fussy about the abuse of Language". His frustration with its misuse is evident in more than two points in the text....
1- Hamlet is annoyed with Osrics in that he has so little to say, yet makes an effort to express his idea in the most complex and pretentious way possible (seen in act 5 scene 2. Hamlets frustration is shown in his response, clearly parodying Osric with much more superior wordplay, leaving Osric confused.
2- During Ophelia's burial, Hamlets outburst was sparked by Laertes' hyperbolic ranting, and in a similar vein to the point above, Hamlets outburst also involves an attempt to demonstrate more superior word play.
3- Early on in the text, Hamlet is also revealed his sensitivity on the abuse / misuse of language. In act 1.2, Hamlet demonstrated a level of hostility to Claudius after referring to him as his "son". His hostility was directed at his mother due to her use of the words "Common" and "seems".
I believe there are multiple other situations in which characters get fussy about the abuse of language. Look over the play and see what you can find. Perhaps something on Polonius, who's famous for his pretentious use of language.
Pygmalion act 3 and 4 in the end the guests look on Liza with?
Pygmalion act 3 and 4 in the end the guests look on Liza with
What is contextual perspective?
Contextual perspective is a specific view of human development. In contextual perspective, a person is seen as one and the same as the social context.
What are the similarities between portia and calphurnia?
Portia and Calpurnia were the wives of the two most important men in this play, and the two most important man in Rome at that point in time.
Portia was a woman who was madly in love with her husband Brutus. She loved when he was around, but hated whenever he left.. She felt that something was going wrong and she could not even think of her husband in some type of danger. Portia also seems to be a very alert woman. This shows that she has very acute senses. Portia is also a very strong woman. She hurt herself to prove a point to her husband. Like Calpurnia, Portia is also a very humble and obedient wife.
Calpurnia is quite similar to Portia. She felt that the life of Caesar was in trouble that day, and did not want him to leave the house either. She loved her husband a lot, and she knew that her dreams of Caesar dying were warnings. Calpurnia is humble and obedient wife of Julius Caesar
They are two females that seemed to be quite flattering. Neither of the woman seemed to be inferiors than the guys in this story. these woman were not less intelligent then the other characters in the play .They were actually both very smart. Portia for knowing that Brutus' health was at stake when he left the house, and Calpurnia as well whenever Caesar left for the Capitol. Both were very good looking and elegant. Sadly they both were housewife's .
Where can you download a free copy of the script Bang Bang You're Dead?
your do little boys up the bum
A cerebral play appeals to the intellect more than the emotions.
What ultimatum is tituba given by the book the crucible by arthur miller?
if she does not confess to being contacted by the devil thgen she will be hung.
How is the bond made in The Merchant of Venice?
shylock goes to a notary to get the bond ceritifies. 3000 ducats for three months or one pound of antonio's flesh fromw hatever part of his body shylock desires.
foreshadowing.. tells whats gonna happen
Riders to the Sea by J M synge?
"Riders to the Sea" was written by John M. Synge. It was performed in 1904 by the Irish National Theater Society.
Why are Antony Octavious and Lepidus together in the scene?
In 'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,' Antony, Octavious and Lepidus are in a room planning their next actions. They have a list of men, including some close relatives, who they are nonchalantly planning to kill for their part in the conspiracy. They also talk about opening Caesar's will to see what they get out of it. When Lepidus leaves, Antony starts to backstab him.
As in the musical Damn Yankees, it's reffering to the fact that it's "those damn Yankees, why can't we beat 'em". The title comes from the expression of Senators fans from the fifties.
What is the central theme of the play everyman?
The central theme to the medieval morality play Everymanis that on the final journey on the road of life, all companions of Everyman forsake him and only Good Deeds avail at the final judgment.
In the beginning of the play God is upset with Everyman for embracing the seven deadly sins, so he calls for Death to seek out and punish every man who has sinned.
When faced with this accosting, Everyman begs for company on the journey to the grave and Death allows Everyman to bring any companions who would be willing to go.
Everyman then seeks out Fellowship, Kindred, and Goods, however, all three refuse to make the dangerous voyage to the grave with him.
When Everyman calls upon Good Deeds, he answers weakly, for he is tied down by Ropes of Sin and is unable to help. Everyman then seeks out Good Deeds' sister, Knowledge, who leads Everyman to Confession. Confession then frees Good Deeds from Ropes of Sin and the three journey together to the grave.
Other companions such as Strength, Beauty, and the Five Wits join the three on the road of life, however only Good Deeds is able to enter darkness with Everyman at the end.
What is the setting of Othello?
What is the difference between a soliloquy and a monologue?
A monologue is a lengthy speech given by a character in the presence of other characters on stage. A soliloquy is a speech given by a character when s/he is alone on stage.
What does Antony say they will do to Caesar's will?
Figure out a way to reduce Caesar's bequests to the people.
What two incidents does Cassius describe that suggest caesar is physically weak?
- Caesar is not able to swim accross the Tiber river and cassius can
