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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 vocabulary was used in Richard III?
Richard III is a very long play and there are an awful lot of words used in it. Here are some to get you started: now, is, the, winter, of, our, discontent, made, glorious, summer, by, this, sun, of, York. Well, that's 15 words. You can carry on with the second line if you wish.
Who wrote the play Who Killed Elvis for the Anthony Middle School play?
The Play "Who Killed Elvis?" is by Craig Sodaro
Who says that witchcraft trials are a black mischief in the crucible?
John Proctor says this ironic statement about witchcraft trials to his wife, Elizabeth, in Arthur Miller's play The Crucible. Witchcraft was known as "black mischief" as in black magic, but he felt it was the witchhunting trials that were a stain on their community.
Who are the characters in scene two and what do they plan?
There are approximately 190 scene twos in Shakespeare. Please specify.
Are Plato and Victoria from the musical cats mates?
Although not confirmed to be mates, Plato and Victoria do dance the Pas De Deux together during the Jellicle Ball which eludes that they could be a couple.
Who are the main characters in merchant of Venice?
Antonio: A Venetian merchant of considerable wealth, he makes his money from "ventures", or mercantile enterprises using his fleet of ships. Much liked by his friends, Salanio, Gratiano and Salarino, Antonio is owed money by his friend Bassanio. The title of this play is considered to be derived from this character as well as the character of Shylock.
Bassanio: The romantic lead of this play. He aims to successfully court the fair Portia. Her marriage will give him the money he needs to pay off his large debts to friend Antonio and so his courtship of Portia is also an attempt to pay off his debts.
Shylock: A successful Jewish moneylender who is much maligned over his religion and the practice of moneylenders such as himself of charging interest. He lends the 3000 ducats Bassanio needs to court Portia and hopefully, pay off his debts to Antonio. There is however a catch; if the debt is not repaid, Antonio as security will forfeit one pound of his flesh. It is Shylock who is responsible for the immortal lines, "If you prick us, do we not bleed? if you tickle us, do we not laugh? if you poison us, do we not die? and if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?" (Act III, Scene I, Lines 63-72).
Tubul: Friend of Shylock. Dispatched by Shylock to find his daughter, he tells Shylock of the loss of Antonio's ships. This lets Shylock realize that Antonio has now forfeited his debt.
Portia: The heroine of this play, Portia is a wealthy and beautiful women who is desired by many, so much so that her father has devised an ingenious test all suitors must perform to win her hand in marriage. This consists of a suitor choosing one of three chests in which her portrait lies. Far from being merely beautiful, Portia also possesses a sharp mind, one, which saves Antonio from doom at the hands of Shylock.
Nerissa: As Portia's waiting-maid, she tends to Portia and also helps Portia save Antonio's life. She later marries Bassanio's friend Gratiano.
Gratiano: A good friend of Bassanio, he marries Nerissa after falling in love with her at Portia's palace. Bassanio describes him as talkative, saying; "Gratiano speaks an infinite deal of nothing, more than any man in all Venice" (Act I, Scene I, Lines 114).
The Prince of Morocco: This suitor is responsible for the expression "All that glitters is not gold; / Often have you heard that told:" (Act II, Scene VII, Lines 65-73). As one of Portia's suitors, he reads this upon choosing the gold casket, which is the wrong one and loses the right to marry Portia.
The Prince of Arragon: This suitor also fails to win the fair Portia's hand in marriage when he incorrectly chooses the silver casket.
Lorenzo: A close friend of both Bassanio and Antonio, his eloping with Shylock's daughter Jessica, results in part on Shylock's merciless insistence on his pound of flesh when Antonio forfeits Bassanio's debt.
Jessica: The daughter of Shylock, her eloping with the "Christian" Lorenzo and her stealing of his property, angers Shylock greatly.
Salarino and Salanio: Friends of Antonio who attempt to cheer him up in Act I, Scene I.
The Duke of Venice: As judge over the court case between Shylock and Antonio, he has the power to pardon a death sentence. In the play, he is put in a difficult position by Shylock; he doesn't want Antonio to die, but to ignore Shylock's legal rights would be to place all of Venice in disrepute as a place to conduct business.
Launcelot Gobbo: A clown and servant to Shylock, he later aids in the escape of Jessica from Shylock and works for Bassanio.
Old Gobbo: Launcelot's father, who is blind.
Balthazar and Stephano: Servants of Portia.
Leonardo: Servant of Bassanio.
Who is the protagonist in Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts?
it is not paster manders,but mrs.alving.that is so because she is the one who is aware of the social realities,she is the one who goes through changes,and Ibsen's protagonists
were the ones who questioned the society.and mrs.alving does so to an extent.
Would you recommend The Merchant of Venice to a friend?
Only if the person likes Shakespeares' art. Even though it is considered a comedy, the predjudices and fowl treatment people receive in the play is discusting. This is because of the change and adaptation of the human race. When the play was origanlly written, the audiences was many christains and at that time, Jews were treated terribly. But now, since those predjidices had died down, some of the audience no longer enjoys the play. + i want to slap Bassanio
How does Desdemona's handkerchief come into play within that relationship between Emilia and Iago?
Firstly, the fact that Iago has told her to steal it shows he is not afraid of using others to further his plans.
Secondly, the fact that he snatches it off her shows that he was using her, and his abruptness of speech contributes to the evidence about his less-than-favourable view of women.
Thirdly, the fact that she backs down and leaves when he tells her to shows that he is in the driving seat.
Fourthly, the fact she allows him to take it shows she feels more loyalty to him than Desdemona.
Who is hortensio in the play The Taming of the Shrew?
Hortensio is a gentleman of Padua who is interested in marrying Bianca Minola, sister of the shrew Kate. He disguises himself as a music teacher to get in the house with a view to spending some time with Bianca. Kate, however, "breaks him to the lute" by smashing it over his head, and he doesn't seem to be making any headway with Bianca, who is totally wrapped up in Lucentio. He therefore gives up on Bianca and marries a widow of the town. She is somewhat headstrong, and Hortensio visits Petruchio to get some ideas on how to "tame a wife". Again, he is not particularly successful; his new wife, when entreated to come to Hortensio, says "she will not come" and bids him come to her.
Who was Osiris and what did he do?
osiris is an egyptian god and he was god of the underworld and judge and ruler
What restrictions does brutus set?
Brutus sets these rules for Antony to abide by;
1. that Antony will not blame Brutus and the conspirators
" You shall not in your funeral speech blame us"
2. to speak only of the good things Antony can think of about Caesar "speak all good you can devise of Caesar"
3. ensure that he [Antony] informs the plebeians/people that he is only speaking at Caesar's funeral because he was given permission to, by Brutus and co.
"And say you do it by our permission"
4. that Antony will speak in the same pulpit where Brutus is going to speak
"and you shall speak in the same pulpit whereto I am going"
If Antony does not agree, then he "shall not have any hand at all about his [Caesar's] funeral"
Hope that helps
What was the historical background behind for writing the play Midsummer Nights dream?
Shakespeare wrote A Midsummer Night's Dream in about 1595, at about the same time he wrote Romeo and Juliet. The Lord Chamberlain's Men were newly formed then. This was one of Shakespeare's most original plots, and featured a great part for Will Kempe in Bottom. Some people have tried to connect the play to somebody's wedding, but weddings are a standard feature of all Shakespearean comedies, and not particularly of this one. There is no reason to think it was composed for a special occasion.
Will desdemona and Othello's marriage be accepted today?
It is much more likely that Othello's and Desdemona's marriage would be accepted, today.
What happens to Abigail in Act 4?
In 'The Crucible,' in Act IV, it is learned that Abigail has stolen money from Reverend Parris and run away. Abigail, if nothing else, was a smart girl who understood the 'jig was up,' and left before she could become the recipient of any deserved backlash as a result of her actions.
What was the first play Molière performed for the King of France?
The tragedy "Nicomède" is the very first play known to have been performed by Molière (January 15, 1622 - February 15, 1673) before the King of France.
Specifically, the play was by Pierre Corneille (June 6, 1606 - October 1, 1684). The King was not impressed with the performance. Additionally, the somewhat hostile audience was filled with members of the troop known as l'Hôtel deBourgogne, who were considered the expert players of that particular play and that particular genre.
But the King granted Molière's request to perform one of his own plays, the comic "Le Docteur amoureux." The King loved it, and Molière thereby was granted the honor of performing in the theater sponsored by the King's only brother, Philippe de France (September 21, 1640 - June 9, 1701).
At the beginning of Act II Willy and Linda have reason for happiness because?
the mortgage is nearly paid off.
Classical Greek drama developed from the poetry of goat herds, which told the stories of tragic heroes. Ancient Athenian comedy was based on real people and current events, but later Roman comedy tended to use stock characters.
Abigail does
I know that in my school it is the director's son and I that do it. Though, sometimes if you go to rich schools they might hire a professional. If you are talking a big performance, like broadway, then they hire college graduates trained in productions.
