Corruption of the ones that are in power is known to have a huge toll on a nation, but many do not talk about its effects on the higher-ups that are in opposition to the corruption. People have debated whether or not corruption has had a significant effect on Hamlet from the Shakespearian play of the same name. The reasons...
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'Much Ado About Nothing (1600) and Pride and Prejudice (1813), despite being published 200 years apart, present the challenges of women living in a patriarchal society. It could be said that Shakespeare and Austen chose to give women a voice through their female protagonists, in a society dominated by men. Beatrice expresses her defiance in a somewhat abrasive manner, whereas...
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The optimistic tone of Act II, which graces the union between Romeo and Juliet through their marriage, significantly changes at the beginning of Act III due to the fight that breaks out between the families of Capulet and Montague. These few lines dramatically shift the play into a tragedy, a juxtaposition from what it was before, a romantic comedy. The...
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Richard III, and Much Ado About Nothing are all plays that are concerned with several kinds of problems like having trouble distinguishing reality from fantasy, trying to separate truth from untruth, and seeing the truth within the truth. The plot of each play relies on the ability of actors to tell convincing lies and have them...
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Introduction: The play Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a tragic and darkness-themed play that illustrates internal conflict within characters and paranoia. In this passage, we can see how Shakespeare tries to convey to the audience how Lady Macbeth is trying to manipulate Macbeth’s actions into the dark, which is the main theme of the play. Shakespeare uses a variety of...
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In a way, evil is like a contagious disease. It can be held inside of one person until it has infected someone else. With that being said, it continues to do so until the carrier of the evil dies without passing it to another person. Human nature plays a huge role throughout the play, “Hamlet”. Evil played a part in...
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Hamlet has many common themes but one theme that is highlighted throughout this play and most Shakespearean tragedies is death. From the opening scene, we are guided into a world obsessed with death and its influence. From King Hamlet to Ophelia, all the way to a fencing match gone wrong, the appearance of death is always evident in the minds...
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There is no one kind of humor: Numerous types of humor surface in The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde and The Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Graham Chapman. Looking at the texts The Importance of Being Earnest and Monty Python and the Holy Grail, it is evident that humor is demonstrated differently between both plays. Both...
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I would like to thank you for inviting me to speak at this year’s Literature Festival. Today, I am going to reflect on Oscar Wilde’s 1895 play, The Importance of Being Earnest, and the 2002 movie adaptation. The play is a satirical comedy about Victorian society and Victorian attitudes to marriage and class. My values, culture, believes, and experiences lead...
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The violence of the dishonorable Thanes of Cawdor led to a snowball effect of civil unrest in Scotland in Macbeth. The Thane of Cawdor, before Macbeth had the title, was dishonorably initiating a rebellion against King Duncan for more power in Scotland. In response to the Thane of Glamis, Macbeth enters the fight for his honor and the honor of...
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An Argumentative Analysis of the Themes within “The Importance of Being Earnest” Wilde's 'The Importance Of Being Earnest' investigates different themes of adoration and marriage, particularly in Act 1, where marriage in Victorian culture is generally negated as an 'extremely charming state,' rather utilizing different comedic devices, for example, plays on words, ironic statements and reversals to ridicule its ethicalness...
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Have you ever thought of what It would’ve been like to exist in an earlier era? A society riddled with inequality; where individuals were expected to have certain qualities, and if not, considered unworthy. In The Importance of Being Earnest, written by the famous Oscar Wilde, he creates a perfect example of an era that was turned upside down with...
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Living by ideals breeds hypocrisy. This was evident in the Victorian era: the era of contradiction. The societal morality during this time placed a great value on sexual restraint, low tolerance of crime, and a strict social code of conduct. One was expected to live life earnestly. This obsession with the pursuit of earnestness made people, specifically the upper class,...
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Contrastingly, although duality in The Picture of Dorian Gray is portrayed by dividing one’s self into two, in The Importance of Being Earnest, there are several instances of characters taking on dual identities. Jack Worthing is an especially interesting case of this dual identity because, in the end, he becomes the person he has been portraying all along. This causes...
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In Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare portrays Romeo as an impulsive and immature character who is ruled by his emotions. He is presented as a Petrarchan lover and his language at the start of the play characterizes him as an inexperienced lover, however, as the play progresses he has an increased maturity as a lover which is marked in his...
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In the Shakespearian dramatic tragedy play, Romeo and Juliet, there is much visible or known information detailing the importance of the minor characters. The friends of Romeo’s, Mercutio, and Juliet’s nurse are both characters that are not considered a major or main focus of the play, but play a crucial role in the advance of the play’s momentum, turning points,...
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Oscar Wilde has a tremendous reputation and impact in a satirical context all around the world. He covers his criticism in the text with humor and wit. The Importance of Being Earnest is one of his well-known plays and in that play, we can seize the criticism of the nature of marriage, the constraints of morality, and the distortion of...
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In both Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, webs of deceit are spun through various characters misrepresenting the truth. Gender is frequently used as a tool to advance the characters' ability to deceive, or in some cases, hinder it. Both authors use these two key themes to develop their contrasting storylines, one being a...
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Wilde views honesty as a crucial, underrated societal value and in turn, shows the hypocrisy of those who display contradicting actions in this play. An exemplary quote is that from Cecily stating, “ “I don’t [believe him.] But that does not affect the wonderful beauty of his answer”. In this scene Algernon defends himself and even though Cecily does not...
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Thesis statement: Wilde tries to prove that idealism in and of itself is useless, and can be based on utter nonsense. This can be supported by how Victorians are often portrayed as having the outward forms of virtue, but ignoring the basis of virtue. At the beginning of Act II, Cecily wishes not to receive the education Miss Prism offered...
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The importance of Being earnest by Oscar Wilde is a play that portrays some of the experiences he was facing before his imprisonment. Specifically, through the characters Jack and Algernon who were some of the main characters in the story. Jack Worthing, also known as Earnest John Worthing, is differently expressed within the story. He and Algernon are into ‘bunburying’...
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Introduction Arthur Miller's play 'Death of a Salesman' explores the tragic downfall of Willy Loman, a middle-aged salesman who is consumed by his pursuit of the American Dream. Through a critical analysis of the play, we can examine the themes of disillusionment, the destructive nature of capitalism, and the impact of societal expectations on the individual. Disillusionment and the American...
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Introduction Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar explores the downfall of a great leader and the consequences of political ambition. Within the narrative, several characters contend for the title of the tragic hero, each with their own flaws and virtues. This essay will critically examine the key characters in the play and argue that Marcus Brutus best fits the criteria of a...
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Introduction In William Shakespeare's play, "Julius Caesar," the character of Julius Caesar is often portrayed as an honorable man. However, a critical analysis reveals a more nuanced and complex perspective. This essay aims to critically examine the character of Caesar and explore the factors that contribute to his portrayal as an honorable man, as well as the contrasting viewpoints that...
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Introduction In William Shakespeare's play, "Julius Caesar," Brutus delivers a powerful and persuasive funeral speech following the assassination of Julius Caesar. The speech serves as a critical moment in the play, as it reveals Brutus' motivations and attempts to justify the conspirators' actions to the Roman citizens. Through a close analysis of the rhetorical devices used in Brutus' funeral speech,...
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The relationship between Brutus and Portia in William Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar" is a complex one, filled with tension, loyalty, and sacrifice. This critical essay will delve into the dynamics of their relationship, exploring the motivations and actions of both characters and analyzing the significance of their interactions within the context of the play. Brutus and Portia's relationship is characterized...
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Introduction In William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, Artemidorus is a minor character who plays a significant role in the events leading up to Caesar's assassination. This essay aims to provide a comprehensive character analysis of Artemidorus, examining his motivations, actions, and the impact he has on the unfolding events of the play. Artemidorus's Appearance and Motivations Artemidorus is introduced in...
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Macbeth is a play written in 1606 by William Shakespeare and set in 11th-century Scotland. The main protagonist is an honorable man at the beginning, however, driven with ambition, he shows his true nature. With the influence of Lady Macbeth, Macbeth is turned into a monster, with no feelings of guilt or remorse for his actions. Throughout Macbeth, Shakespeare portrays...
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Introduction In William Shakespeare's King Lear, the theme of blind loyalty emerges as a powerful force that propels the tragedy forward. Blind loyalty, characterized by unquestioning allegiance and an inability to perceive betrayal or deceit, is a critical element in the downfall of key characters. The play examines how such loyalty, while often grounded in noble intentions, can lead to...
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Good Morrow fellow Venetians and blessed be the day. It is with my deepest sadness that stand before you all as we unite in mourning and admiration as we lay our noble, Othello to earth. Today we shall honor the memory of a truly great man. Othello can be described as many things, courageous, passionate & loyal but to know...
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