What is the value of Shakespeareâs work in modern society? William Shakespeare, just the mention of that name is enough to excite a chorus of groans around any classroom. Weâve all heard of him, but the name incites a level of fear because we expect to not understand the difficult language or gain anything from someone who lived over 400...
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Power and influence are prominent concepts in Hedda Gabler and the manner in which Ibsen illustrates particularly Hedda Gablerâs transition of power to Judge Brack is witty. This is apparent through the numerous symbols of which the main protagonist associates. A daring aspect regarding this novel, is during the commotion regarding the will of influence, Ibsen is challenging social norms,...
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Our discussion prominently focused on time and setting. Throughout the oral, I realised that the play was situated in the Victorian era, during the 1890s. During this time period, there was a feminist movement where a womenâs rights organisation was formed. This could have led to women being empowered, as shown through the female characters in the play, such as...
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Being raised in the upper class is an amazing privilege that some people only dream of. Some individuals work hard to achieve this goal, and some are luckily born into it. Hedda Gabler is one of these people. Hedda is the daughter of General Gabler. She is very spoiled as a child, and she has the opportunity to have luxury...
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Villains in literature play an important role in plot development. While villains initiate actions, they simultaneously illuminate the good qualities of heroes in the play. William Shakespeareâs play Othello is no exception. In Othello, Iago is a complex character that plays a major role in determining the events and fate of several characters in the play. He manages to deceive...
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William Shakespeare is deemed to be the greatest dramatist of all time. As Ben Jonson, one of his closest friends once said, âShakespeare is not of an age but for all timeâ. Many of his plays continue to be studied in our modern era and are a staple to any English curriculum. He has many famous plays that have been...
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Gender from Then to Today The societal role of women within british literature is a recurring theme seen across the centuries. Whether it be Guinevere in a lustrous affair with Sir Lancelot, to the Wife of Bath battling gender norms, to Viola fighting for work in a manâs world we see the importance of gender identity. In William Shakespeareâs Twelfth...
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Henrik Ibsenâs âHedda Gablerâ depicts a neurotic woman who is unhappy with her life and marriage. Because she was a daddyâs girl and never attained anything in her lifetime, she will go to great lengths to make the life of those that achieved their desires and goals a living hell. In the play we see that Hedda had a good...
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By effectively manipulating comedy and the satirical use of jokes and humour, Shakespeare successfully managed to comment on certain aspects of Elizabethan society in his play 'Twelfth night'. Through his use of puns, irony, double entendres and satire, Shakespeare manages to entertain his Elizabethan audience whilst commenting on many ideas and values that revolve around their society. Twelfth Night contains...
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Jealousy has been around since the beginning of time. It starts when you are born. Jealousy comes from insecurity, bitterness and obsessive caring. It also comes from wanting something that belongs to someone else or wanting someone who is in a relationship with another person. Most of us have experienced jealousy at some point in our lives in some way...
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Beatrice is one of the main characters in the play âMuch Ado About Nothingâ by Shakespeare. She is a strong, rebellious character who shows both independence and vulnerability which makes her more realistic and relatable. She is a complicated character who develops as a person throughout the play. Beatrice stands out from the rest of the characters due to her...
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At birth one is assigned one of two genders, other than a few medical or scientific anomalies, one is either a boy or a girl at birth. As defined in wikipedia.com, âGender roles are also known as sex rolesâ and it comprises our unacceptable conceptions of Femininity and Masculinity. These can entail conceptions due to gender expectations. Even in countries...
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In plays, many outside forces such as geography, other characters, religion, culture, and society play an important role in the development of characters. In William Shakespeareâs Hamlet, Hamletâs strong beliefs in Christianity influence his behavior and lead to his internal struggle of action versus inaction and ultimately tragedy. Hamletâs Christian beliefs about heaven and hell deter his desire to take...
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Tragedy is a form of drama that is centred around a lead character with a fatal flaw. The main cast is often a victim/subject of their inner turmoil, which is a build-up of their mental illness, paranoia, ego, and growing greed and envy. The tragic heroâs poor decisions, as well as manipulative influences, causes a myriad of murder and issues...
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Shakespeare in his Othello, and Wilde in his The Importance of Being Earnest, are about realising personality through creative strategies to exploit the hypocrisy of society. Oscar Wildeâs play was first performed on 14 February 1895 at the St James's Theatre in London. It is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personae to escape burdensome social obligations...
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Comedy in the world of Greek playwriting was considered a popular and influential form of theatre. In addition, Greek tragedy was also a popular form of genre for theatre, which mainly expressed scenarios or stories that end tragically mainly for the protagonist. In addition, Greek comedy is considered to be a public popular culture which in modern times, almost parallels...
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Throughout Macbeth Macbeth transforms from a respected Noble into a tyrannous ruler that is ultimately defeated by his own hubris. The play tells the classic tale of a tragic hero by giving macbeth a fatal flaw and excessive pride as well as a moment in his story where he loses everything and reflects on what brought him to that moment....
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âFrom now on, as soon as I decide to do something, Iâm going to act immediatelyâ. William Shakespeareâs tragedy âMacbethâ explores Macbethâs and Lady Macbethâs ambition for power and how it leads them to guilt. The fight between Macbethâs ethics and desires eventually leads him to justify his actions in his mind so he can be at peace with his...
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Introduction The tragedy of "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare stands as a quintessential exploration of the human psyche, particularly focusing on the theme of revenge. This intricate play delves into the complexities and ramifications of vengeance, serving as a mirror to the darker facets of human nature. At its core, "Hamlet" is a meticulously woven narrative that highlights the interlinked acts...
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In both the literary works, the first thing to notice is their title one of which, that is âThe Fault in Our Starsâ (John Green, 2012), is derived from a piece of literature that was written by the writer of âRomeo and Julietâ (William Shakespeare, 1597). The title of John Greenâs novel was developed from a dialogue in Julius Caesar...
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Feministic values are very prominent in the play The Merchant of Venice, mostly those involving the radical feminist concept of a patriarchal society. The female personas were able to exploit the activity of cross-dressing to accomplish the business they needed so that their lives might be more tolerable while under the control of men within the society. Not all of...
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What aspects can define what Popular Literature is? How is control a crucial aspect of Popular Literature? Popular literature is intended for large audiences and requires a certain level of engagement and entertainment. It is accompanied by many different aspects that can help showcase a good understanding of the story. Fun Home: A Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel published in 2006,...
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Subsequent to the great depression, Americaâs economy quickly collapsed and many lives were taken during the time. This led to many individuals being left homeless with little to no money on hand. Today the great depression is remembered as a big mistake and downfall of America which claimed many lives. Many authors have portrayed the events after this moment including...
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Sophoclesâs play, Antigone, expresses a journey of tragedy, nobility, and virtue through the actions of the tragic hero. A tragic hero, as defined by Aristotle, depicts one of high nobility, who experiences a tragic downfall due to their ignorance and blinding of their pride. However, the tragic hero also gains self-knowledge from their unacceptable actions. Creonâs tragic flaws of being...
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Texts can provide insight into the human condition, highlighting the effect of unchecked ambition on an individualâs conscience within the boundaries of their context. Shakespeareâs play âMacbethâ outlines how disrupting the natural order of things; Macbeth cheating his way into power, has its consequences. Throughout the film A Simple Plan by Sam Raimi, we can clearly see how Raimi has...
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At the heels of the satirical Victorian morality delineated through Wildeâs play, The Importance of Being Earnest, a judiciously executed perception directed at society is apparent. To study a text 120 years on, whatâs the point? At the time Oscar Wildeâs satirical view and the way which he composed his judgments on the Victorian society was thought to be quite...
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Every individual seeks success and to fulfill their ambition, which can impact their lives in a negative or positive way depending on whether they allow their morals to prevail or not. Often, ambition takes a negative toll on oneâs being whether they initially see it or not. If an individual has an ambition or goal, sometimes they will stop at...
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Greedy for the crown, a displeased man, who is extremely susceptible to pressure, loses his morality. Several centuries later, a girl, who from an early age learned to transfer her rage into a fearsome ambition, is propelled into taking part in an unthinkable crime. The tragedy, Macbeth is perhaps one of William Shakespeareâs most terrific and popular plays. Written sometime...
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Racism is a theory. According to this theory, there are human races that present biological differences justifying relations of domination between them and rejection or aggressive behaviors. Racism is the belief in the superiority of a human group. Defined as a race, this group would be superior to all others. Racism is the hatred of one of these human groups....
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The desire to gather power and to control what one wants to encourage their greed can be a dangerous quality. King Lear, written in 1608, by William Shakespeare, is a tragedy that represents the horrible impacts of abusing power and leads to his death. The abuse of power plays an immense role all throughout the character's lives in this play...
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