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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 are 5 important quotes from act 1 of Othello?

1. "… your daughter and the Moor are making the beast with two backs. …"

2. "Keep up your bright swords for the dew will rust them."

3. "She loved me for the dangers I had passed / And I loved her that she did pity them. / That was the only witchcraft that I used."

4. "I am hitherto your daughter. But here's my husband. / And so much duty as my mother showed / To you, preferring you before her father, / So much I challenge I may profess / Due to the moor My Lord."

5. "The Moor is of a free and open nature / That but seem to be so, / And will tenderly be led by th' nose / As asses are."

Is iago jealous of Othello or cassio?

Both. In a way. He is jealous of Othello because he has everything he wants: a high rank and a beautiful wife from a upper class family. He is jealous of Cassio because Othello has promoted him to Lieutenant and not him.

What news does Antony receive of Brutus and Cassius?

A servant told them that he overheard that Brutus and Cassius were rid like madmen through the gates of Rome.

Who is Bernado in Hamlet?

He's a guard, watching the battlements of Elsinore castle to see if the Norwegians are going to invade. He is one of the guards who sees the ghost of King Hamlet in Act 1 Scene 1.

Why does brutus think its time to die?

There are many reasons that Brutus may think it is time to die. He may have seen angels for example.

Why is Brutus angry with Cassius?

Brutus gets angry with Cassius because he denied to lend him money

What do Iago and Roderigo hope to accomplish by shouting insulting remarks about Othello and Desdemona under Brabantio's window?

They want Desdemona's father, Brabantio, to come out and kill Othello, because they know that Desdemona and Othello are getting illegally wedded. Iago hates Othello and wants him dead because Cassio gave Othello a position in the military that Iago believed he deserved.

What is the shortest play ever written and performed?

The shortest play ever written was "BREATH" by Samuel Beckett. It was 35 seconds long. Breath by Samuel Beckett 35 seconds

Who is Volpone?

The word means ( Fox) in Italian. It is also a surname. for some reason animal or zoomorphic surnames are more common in Italian than other languages. for example Cardinale ( cardinal- but also a Church title), Calandra-Lark, Aquila-Hawk or eagle depending on context, Lupo- Wolf, etc. There are quite a few in Italian, and they are rarer in say, German or French.

What news does the messenger bring from Don Pedro in Much Ado about Nothing?

I love that story!....

Anyways, he claims to have seen a woman (who is implied to be Hero) to "making-out" with another man at her window.

How does Cassius feel about his talk with brutus?

i think he fees that he can manipulate Brutus to turn his back on Caesar.

What is the setting of the play old story time?

there are many settings such as the river, len home, mama home and lots more