Plays

Humpty Dumpty and the Dixie Chickens sing "I Was a Good Egg... But Then I Went Bad," in the musical production of Wonderland.

He is a comic character. He is likeable but we are not supposed to take him too seriously.

Aristophanes has wrapped a grave issue of war and peace in a highly comic style. through the issues of war and peace making,the idea of negligence of the men towards women is also put forth. the playwright not only highlights men's neglection towards their family but also to their society. instead,it's the woman who's taking care of her family as well as the society. Lysistrata takes a bold step,of conducting a sex strike in order to make the men realize of their duties. according to the Athenian law,men and women are alloted with certain duties and responsibilities. those duties involve men to protect and take care of their family and society,while the women are assigned with the role of nurturing and raising children and families. in this way,the men are completely getting astrayed from their duty; they are not helping their women to produce and raise a family. so,the idea of gender reversal is women taking up men's job of maintaining harmony. also, Aristophanes lets the women to take over the acropolis,the center of treasury. women step out of the oikus ,which represents the values of home. if women step out of their threshold,it means some major problem has occurred. women have become the masculine,which means that they are doing it to bring back the melody of the state. they are inverting the normal. nevertheless,a society which ignores the female,that society is sterile and lack emotional foundations. while,the one that ignores the male is plunged in inter-familial feuding. so,the male and female should work in tandem- the oikus and polis should work together. Lysistrata is then,portraying the necessity of ceasing the wars,and looking forward to world peace.

doesnt like plays.

rarely smiles

not comfortable with people of a higher rank

Caesar dislikes Cassius very much. He says that Cassius thinks too much and is therefore dangerous. Caesar is suspicious of him because he does not delight in things such as plays and music, and hardly ever smiles. He states that Cassius is to be feared, rather than outright saying he fears him.

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Both focus on one person trying to shape another.

First of all we find Iago using animal imagery degrading othello to an animal in the opening scene. It further shows the distorted mind of Iago that he sees any sexual relationship between man and a woman as something beastly. Shakespeare also employs sea imagery to show the roughness and anger and disturbance in both sea and othello`s mind. Further uses blood imagery to show the wounds and murders. And also employs food imagery to craft the appetites of men and women.

The Tempest is generally believed to be the last play he wrote without collaboration. He wrote several afterwards in collaboration with John Fletcher.

he is referring to how cold and distant his wife has been

We learn that there is a war taking place in Scotland between Norway and Scotland

The war leads to not only physical confusion but moral confusion too - "fair is foul and foul is fair" - witches

Willy subscribes to the American Dream. He pins his hopes on the "being well-liked" as the route to success.

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There are at least five movie versions and it may be argued some modern plays and films such as the (west side story) are loosely based on the tale. all of them (WSS discounted, as only the male character, Tony, is killed in a gun fight) retain the double tragedy nature of the play which is Situation Tragedy. Not aware of any with felicitous or jolly-style outcomes, though it is possible by changing the story around.

There is a black and white version released in 1936 starring Leslie Howard and Norma Shearer who were much older than Shakespeare intended. Howard was 43 and Shearer was 33. Nevertheless, Shearer received an Oscar nomination. The screenplay is relatively faithful to the original text although lines are omitted and liberties taken.

The most lavish version is Franco Zefferelli's 1968 release starring Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey. Both 17 when the movie was shot, they remain the youngest actors filmed for a major release of Romeo and Juliet. Beautifully shot, the film remains the gold standard for movie versions. However, lines were omitted and Juliet's entire soliloquy where she drinks the potion, was left out.

The third and last of the big-budget versions is Baz Luhrman's Romeo + Juliet starring Leonardo di Caprio and Clare Danes. Although the actors speak using Shakespeare's lines, the setting is current. Instead of Verona, the story unfolds in Verona Beach and the characters fight with guns and not swords. Still, the production is very faithful to the original play although shot with Luhrman's bombastic style. It is a visual feast as one would expect from Luhrman who also shot Moulon Rouge. Di Caprio and Danes, and indeed the entire cast, deliver their lines wonderfully. Although it certainly helps to have studied the play, this movie is very accessible and easily understood. As with the other major releases, liberties are taken, and some scenes are diced up and interspersed with one another.

There are least three British productions available on CD that were filmed on sets and with a minimum of pomp and glitz. On the plus side, they are line-for-line accurate to the original. They vary in quality.

One production is performed by the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and stars Clive Francis and Angela Scoular. It is black and white and the lighting is very poor. The sound isn't very good either, a hollow echo around the set. During the first part of the balcony scene, Romeo has his back to Juliet as he "thinks" his lines which were overdubbed, his lips not moving and his eyes 180 degrees from the balcony.

Another set production stars Christopher Neame and Ann Hasson and is from the Thames Shakespeare Collection. It is faithful to the original and decently acted.

A third set production (from the BBC's mammoth project to film all of Shakespeare's plays, circa 1978) stars a very young Alan Rickman as Tybalt.

A Canadian film by CBC of a performance at the Stratford Festival with Megan Porter Follows and Antoni Cimolino is also available. Colm Feore makes a very good Mercutio.

All in all the IMdb lists 36 films and TV shows with the title Romeo and Juliet, although some of these are ballets. There are 34 others which use the two names in the title, suggesting that they are likely in some way based on the story Shakespeare told.

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In "A Raisin in the Sun," Ruth refers to their apartment as a "little old rat trap." This name reflects her frustration with the cramped, run-down living conditions that her family endures. The term captures the bleakness of their situation and the challenges they face as they aspire for a better life.

In Act II Scene 1 of "A Raisin in the Sun," Walter and Beneatha become caught up in their African masquerade as a way to explore their cultural identity and connect with their roots. This moment reflects their desire to assert pride in their heritage amidst the struggles they face in America. The masquerade serves as a form of escapism from their daily challenges, allowing them to express their individuality and embrace a sense of belonging to a larger cultural narrative. Additionally, it highlights the generational differences in how they perceive their African identity, with Beneatha seeking authenticity and Walter grappling with his aspirations.

Adam and Eve

Queen of the Nile, Celopatra

Tarzan

Moses

Raisin in the Sun(from the poem Harlem in the beginning of the story)

Scarlet O'Hara

Greta Garbo

Prometheus

Uncle Tom

Mrs. Miniver

Walter Younger, the protagonist in A Raisin in the Sun, is a chauffeur for a wealthy white businessman named Mr. Arnold. Walter's dream is to become a successful entrepreneur and provide a better life for his family.

A good topic sentence for a division paragraph would be: "While Miles Davis is renowned for his soft, gentle trumpet tone, there are notable moments in his performances where he showcases a more powerful and intense sound." This sentence clearly introduces the main idea and sets the stage for further exploration of the contrasting elements in his music.

In 1945, the audience would likely view Mr. Birling as a symbol of the outdated capitalist values that contributed to societal inequalities. His arrogance, self-interest, and dismissive attitude toward social responsibility would be seen as morally reprehensible, especially in the aftermath of World War II, when collective welfare became more prominent. Additionally, his predictions about the future would be perceived as foolish, contrasting sharply with the reality of a changing world. Overall, he would evoke disdain for his inability to recognize the need for social change.

The single setting of "Twelve Angry Men" in a small juror's room emphasizes the intense, claustrophobic atmosphere of deliberation and highlights the gravity of the jury's decision. By keeping the action confined, the author, Reginald Rose, focuses on character interactions and moral dilemmas, allowing the audience to witness the evolution of personal biases and conflicts. This choice reinforces the themes of justice, prejudice, and the complexity of human nature, making the play's message more impactful without the distraction of scene changes.