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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.”

2,548 Questions

Why are seasons important?

So we can survive the weathers in our system.The Earth travels on its axis in 23.5 degrees toward the sun.

At the beginning of act 1 scene 3 in Othello what do the duke and council of Venice determine the Turks military objective to be?

That the turks's want to attack Cyprus, but they see that the turks' are trying to confuse them by attacking Rhode first, making them believe that they won't attack Cyprus, but they will because that's just a distraction.

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW THIS RELATES TO WHAT HAPPENS LATER IN THE STORY?? THANKS!!

ACT 1 SCENE 3

Is Ariel single?

I'm not sure but i bet she is single

i hope that answered your question kinda !!!

-Tori

What are the tragic elements in King Lear?

There are many tragic elements present in King Lear that follow the outlines of most Shakespearian tragedies.

Firstly it is easy to note that King Lear was not a wise man. He is easily susceptible to flattery and would rather listen to the empty words of Goneril and Regan than that of Cordelia, who truly loves his but refuses to pander to his whims. It is clear that this is Lear's hamartia that it is this fatal character flaw that is his undoing.

When Cordelia refuses to give in to her father's need for flattery, he turns on her, disowning her without real cause. The parent turns on their child and thus upsets the natural order of things. This is another tragic element of this play and one that is echoed though out its cause, as later Lear's other daughters, Goneril and Regan, disown Lear, rejecting him and refusing to support him now they have what they wanted. The theme of children turning on their parent adds to the upset the in natural order further, creating the breakdown in state and leading to disorder on a massive scale. This theme of children and parentage is further used in the guise of Edgar and Edmund and their father Gloucester, but to a lesser extent than the primary characters.

Yet another tragic element is the decline in Lear's mental state. He spirals quickly from being a powerful king to an unwanted reject, an insane old man whom nobody wants. His life descends into chaos with the world around him, a fate that was put into action by his own hamartia and hubris.

The nature of tragedies is suffering, and it is inevitable that will suffer mentally and physically, or in some cases both. Lear's mental anguish is not the only tragic element within this play, there are many points that result in the suffering of the characters, even from the outset. The angst and pain caused by Cordelia's disinheritance, Gloucester and the loss of his eyes, the decline in his own metal state to the point of contemplating suicide, they are all examples of this tragic element.

As with most classic tragedies, the hamartia of the main character lead to a state of disorder on a massive scale, in that case of King Lear, this tragic element is displayed with the French invade and war ensues. (Modern tragedies tend to portray this element on a domestic level, such as conflicts with the family, discord in the home, etc.)

One of the final tragic elements that all tragedies deal with in one way or another is death, and King Lear has it in abundance. Through the course of the play and the many flaws of the characters, death rears its head many times. Cornwall is killed by a servant, Oswald by Edgar, Regan poisoned by her sister Goneril, Edmund by Edgar's hand, Goneril by her own hand, Gloucester through the events, Cordelia via Edgar's earlier edict and finally Lear through grief and madness.

However, as this tragic elements dictates, the death of the King and the others result in a learning experience for the other characters and even the audience. It is thought this final tragic element that hope of redemption is offered. In the case of King Lear, we find this redemption in Albany, Goneril's husband. He refused to aid his wife's cruelty towards Lear, and also helped to defend the country against the French invasion. In him we see the possibility of a better future and regeneration for the characters and countries in the story, and the audience as through the catharsis elements, they learn from the mistakes made, so that they might not commit the same errors.

What is the repetition in A Doll's House?

In Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House," repetition manifests in themes, dialogue, and character behavior, highlighting the constraints of societal norms and personal relationships. Nora's repeated acts of deception, such as her secret borrowing, symbolize her struggle for autonomy. Additionally, the recurring motif of doors represents both entrapment and the potential for liberation. This use of repetition underscores the play's exploration of identity, gender roles, and the quest for self-discovery.

Is Cassius is a foil to brutus?

It's possible to make a strong case. Cassius' motivations are purely self-serving; whereas Brutus' motivations are - arguably - for the good of Rome. Therefore, each person's attitude/motivation towards Caesar's murder highlights the other's attitude/motivation. Thus, they are foils for one another.

How does the play 'Trifles' by Susan Glaspell relate to modernism?

The solution to the mystery is never explicitly expressed. The audience is given the facts and left to draw the correct conclusion.

Where in Fife is Macduff's castle?

Macduff castle is located on the shore of the firth of Forth below the village of east wemyss

What is the main idea for act 2 scene 9 in The Merchant of Venice?

The Prince of Arragon plays the casket game, chooses the silver casket and loses.

What is a review of Helena's Husband by Philip Moeller?

This play is a hilarious presentation of the primary cause behind the Trogen War: the abduction of Helen, the wife of the Spartan king, Menelaus, by Paris, the prince of Troy

What did Thomas Beckett believe in?

Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury in the 12th century, was a staunch advocate for the church's independence from royal authority. He believed in the primacy of the Church over secular powers and was committed to upholding ecclesiastical rights and privileges. Becket's strong convictions led to a conflict with King Henry II, ultimately resulting in his martyrdom, which reinforced his legacy as a symbol of religious integrity and resistance against tyranny.

In the classic tragic arc the tragedy begins with?

They begin with the hero on top of the world.

Is Jaraya stronger than Naruto?

Before Naruto could master Sage Mode, JIraiya was stronger than Naruto. Now that Naruto mastered Sage Mode and controlled Kurama, he is now stronger than Jiraiya.

Who gets Othello's estate?

Cassio does. After Othello died Lodovico says

"take care of the house, and take the Moor's property. You've inherited everything.-(toCASSIO)"

What are the famous quotes from the play Richard III?

First line of the play: "Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by this son of York."

"A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!"

"Was ever woman in this humour woo'd? Was ever woman in this humour won?"

What does Iago think about women?

Iago is disrespectful to women. To sweet Desdemona he talks about her in front of her, and even talks bad about his wife Emilia. He says that Emilia is a quiet women that when she needs to stand up for herself she doesn't talk, but when she doesn't need to talk, she's like a parrot. She cannot stop talking.

At the beginning of Act 2 scene 1 he says about women "You are pictures out of door, bells in your parlours, wildcats in your kitchens, saints in your injuries, devils being offended, players in your housewifery, and hussies in your beds."`

What does 'Where the bee sucks there suck you' mean?

The correct quotation from Shakespeare's The Tempest is as follows:

Where the bee sucks. there suck 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.

It's a song sung by Ariel, who's a kind of fairy, and it's all about being a fairy. What does a bee suck? Nectar from a flower. Where the bee sucks is in a flower. Ariel says he or she does the same as the bee. The next line, "in a cowslip's bell I lie" says the same--Ariel is living in a flower.

Don't get put off by the reversed words "there suck I" instead of "there I suck". Try substituting other verbs. "Where Paris Hilton shops, there shop I", "Where the US Army fights, there fight I", or "Where the Pope prays, there pray I."

Who made the handkerchief that Othello inherited from his mother?

We don't know who made it. An Egyptian sorcerer gave it to Othello's mother as a charm. Othello, in turn, gave it to Desdemona to insure her fidelity.