Plays

It is even more relevant today than it was when it was written.

Everyone had a hand in the death of an young girl through their thoughtlessness, selfishness and greed.

It is never established whether it was the same girl, just that they had each contributed in some way had caused this suicide.

We now seem to be more concerned about ourselves than others. Money has become

all important and we are less likely to help anyone else.

At the time the book was written it was a strong lesson in morals, we now seem to have less morals than in any other recent time.

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Mama's fault in "A Raisin in the Sun" is that she feels guilty about not fulfilling her husband's dream before he died. She believes she failed to provide a better life for her family, which adds to her inner turmoil and conflict in the play.

Elizabeth Taylor was Richard Burton's leading lady in the 1967 film "The Taming of the Shrew." The film was one of several in which the famous couple starred together.

Beneatha met George at the University of Nigeria, where they were both studying.

According to the text, in this scene, Act III Scene 3 of Macbeth, Banquo and Fleance have returned from their evening ride, have dismounted and are walking back to the castle. Shakespeare arranged this for two reasons: first, so he wouldn't have to bring real horses onstage and second, because mounted men are harder to kill. It is implied that the murderers have picked this spot for their ambush because they know that Banquo will have dismounted. Since there are three murderers, it makes sense that two should attack Banquo and one Fleance.

There are two basic ways to arrange the two groups of actors: murderers upstage and Banquo/Fleance downstage, and murderers on one side of the stage and Banquo/Fleance on the other.

Starting the scene with the murderers upstage centre makes them easy to see and hear. They can be hidden from Banquo who can pass almost under them before they fall on him, causing suspense. Because their attack is delivered downstage, Banquo cannot defend himself without turning his back to the audience, so either he will have to turn away from the attack or be quickly vanquished.

Starting the scene with the murderers to one side makes them harder to see but does give them the chance to attack across the stage. Since they are attacking laterally, the fight can be prolonged without making anyone invisible.

One of the key things to remember about the scene is that Fleance has nothing to say. Banquo, on the other hand, has to be in a place where he can be heard as well as seen. It makes more sense to have Banquo downstage and Fleance up. Possibly the murderer may lose track of Fleance when the torch is dropped (see the line "Who did strike out the light?"), or Fleance may be able to hold him off for a bit. In any case, he must remain onstage until Banquo's line "Fly, good Fleance, fly!" It would make no sense for Banquo to tell Fleance to fly if he was already flying or, worse yet, out of earshot. Fleance must not be blocked by Banquo and the murderer(s) who are killing him.

Timing among the five actors will be tricky. It's a scene which demands plenty of rehearsal.

" THE MAD MAN ON THE ROOF"

By Kikuchi Kan

The Madman on the Roof (is a Japanese play written in 1916 by Kikuchi Kan. It is a short, funny story about a father who is concerned about his 24-year-old son, who climbs on the roof to watch the sunset. The father is concerned that his son is not entirely sane, and might hurt himself and embarrass the family.

His other son tries to convince his father that as long as his brother isn't hurting anyone, there is no harm in letting him sit on the roof and enjoy the sunset.

The moral of this story is "a madman who is able to enjoy the beauty of a sunset is far better off then the fully sane man who doesn't."

In "A Midsummer Night's Dream," mermaids are not mentioned. Fairies, however, play a significant role as mischievous magical beings that meddle in the affairs of the human characters. While both mermaids and fairies are associated with enchantment and the supernatural, fairies in the play are more closely connected to the themes of love, transformation, and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy.

not from romeo and Juliet but here is an example:

"Glory be to God for dappled things-

For skies of couple-colour as a brinded cow;

For rose-moles all in stipple upon trout that swim;

Fresh-firecoal chestnut-falls; finches' wings;

Landscape plotted and pierced-fold, fallow, and plough;

And all trades, their gear and tackle and trim. " (Hopkins's-Pied Beauty)

Danny Glover did indeed star as "Walter" in a made-for-TV version of the play: "A Raisin In The Sun." The play was televised on PBS as I recall. I recorded it on videotape when it aired sometime in the late 1980s. Unfortunately, it was later damaged. In my opinion, Danny Glover's portrayal of Walter was the best by far! Walter was played in the movie by Sidney Portier. As much as I love Sidney's work in many movies like: "In The Heat Of The Night" and "The Defiant Ones," I have to say that Danny's version of Walter was much better. Sean "Diddy" Combs was also featured in the role of Walter a couple of years ago in a special presentation of the play on the ABC network. Felicia Rashad (Bill Cosby's "wife" on his two sitcoms) played Walter's mother. Diddy's portrayal of the frustrated dreamer, Walter, did not capture the essence of the character the way Danny Glover did. So, although Danny gave the best performance of the three actors who played Walter, his "Walter" was probably the least watched because of being shown only on PBS. I wish I could find out where I could buy a DVD of Danny Glover's performance in "Raisin In The Sun." That version of the masterpiece play gets five stars in my book! The other two attempts don't even come close. (Sorry Sidney, Sorry Diddy)

Oedipus is often portrayed as both arrogant and a victim in Greek mythology. His arrogance and pride lead him to unknowingly fulfill the prophecy of killing his father and marrying his mother, but he is also a victim of circumstances beyond his control, such as the gods' will and fate.

During the classical time period, new literary forms developed such as epic poetry (e.g. Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey"), drama (e.g. Greek tragedies and comedies), and philosophical dialogues (e.g. Plato's works). These forms helped shape the foundation of Western literature and continue to influence storytelling today.

In "A Raisin in the Sun," Walter is a round dynamic character because he undergoes significant change and development throughout the play. Initially, he is portrayed as a selfish and materialistic character, but as the story progresses, he learns important lessons about family, identity, and resilience. Walter's transformation from a man solely focused on money to someone who prioritizes his family's well-being showcases his complexity and growth.

During his lifetime, Euripides was often considered the least popular of the great Greek playwrights. He was known for his controversial themes and innovative approaches to drama, which sometimes alienated traditional audiences. However, today Euripides is recognized as one of the greatest playwrights of ancient Greece.

He sells his soul for 24 years the use of Mephistopheles, a devil in the form of a Franciscan Friar.

Friar Lawrence advises Romeo to go to Mantua until things have settled down in Verona. He believes that staying away for a while will help defuse the tension and allow for a better outcome for Romeo and Juliet.

George Murchinson in "A Raisin in the Sun" is seen as more of a static character, as he remains relatively unchanged throughout the play. He represents assimilation and conformity to societal norms, contrasting with the dynamic characters in the Younger family who experience growth and transformation. George's lack of development serves to highlight the complexities and struggles faced by the main characters.

The conclusion of "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry sees the Younger family ultimately deciding to move into the new house in a predominantly white neighborhood despite facing challenges and opposition. They come together as a family, unified in their decision to pursue their dreams and face the future with hope and determination.

The setting is in the Loman's Brooklyn home in Boston.

In everyman except th main character 'everyman" other characters are personified.For Example good deeds,knowledge,death etc.

So because of this personification we can clearly see a relationship.That is the narrator used knowledge,Good deeds, sacraments,death,etc in order to present their own themes

ex:Death(character) conveys death(theme)

Because macduff harbors suspicions about the person who actually murderd King Duncan, therefore he turnes against Macbeth and consequently was absent from his coronation. Macbeth organises to kill her for revenge and also to set a distraction to protect himself from an enraged Macduff.

Juliet is portrayed as a passionate and impulsive character in Act 2 of Romeo and Juliet. She waits for Romeo to make the first move in their relationship, showing her more passive side as she allows events to unfold. However, she takes action on her own when she proposes marriage to Romeo and later when she decides to fake her death to be with him. These moments showcase Juliet's strong will and determination to take matters into her own hands when necessary.

When Romeo says "O, I am fortune's fool," he is expressing his feeling of being controlled by fate or luck. He recognizes that external circumstances have caused him to fall into a situation of misfortune, specifically in the context of the tragic events unfolding in the play "Romeo and Juliet."

Some of the main themes in "School for Scandal" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan include deception and appearances versus reality, gossip and scandal, reputation and social status, and the contrast between moral and immoral behavior. The play satirizes the hypocrisy and superficiality of upper-class society during the 18th century.

In Act 3, the banquet scene from Shakespeare's "Macbeth," Lady Macbeth is distressed by her husband's behavior as he hallucinates and appears guilty in front of their guests. She tries to cover for him, dismissing the guests and attempting to calm Macbeth, showing concern for their reputation and her own power dynamics. Overall, Lady Macbeth struggles to control the situation and maintain appearances while dealing with her husband's unraveling mental state.