Shakespeare's characterisation in Ariels figurative language reminds Prospero of his humanity in which Prospero concludes that there is "the rarer action in virtue than in vengeance". ... This is presented through Ulysses being driven to "drink life to the lees", Tennyson reveals the innate hunger of Ulysses to travel and seek fulfilment from the emptiness of Ithaca, evident through emotive language, and similie as he "[yearns] in desire to follow knowledge like a sinking star, beyond the upmost bound of human thought". ...

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Hamlet's lamenting language, while reflecting upon the corrupt Denmark, "so excellent a king" uses mythological allusions as a comparative reference for corruption, "hyperion to a satyr." This construction of language undergoes a shift in theistic allusions, supporting condemnation of Gertrude's sexual gluttony in line with Elizabethan expectation of women. ... This crisis of purpose is fundamentally interwoven into the human psyche, and is further explored in the Gravedigger scene, where usage of an emotive epiphany conveys Hamlet's personal truths concerning the...

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Othello's eloquent, poetic language as he claims 'my parts, my title and my perfect soul shall manifest me rightly' establishes him as a figure of confidence and loyalty. ... Through the complete deterioration of Othello's language which becomes littered with powerful imagery 'Like to the Pontic Seaeven so my bloody thoughts shall ne'er look back', Shakespeare emphasises the transition of Othello's character from the former proud, noble man to one consumed by jealousy. ... Finally Othello's emotive dialogue 'I scarce did know you' upon ...

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Through the need to regain the respect and acceptance from the Duke and the senators with the use of eloquent language at the beginning of the play to highlight his courageous and honest personality, Othello demonstrates the lack of faith the Venetian society has on him as The Moor, emphasising the instability of trust present within the characters of the play. ... Iago continues presenting Othello with evidence of his wifes disloyalty with Cassios apparent sexual dream Sweet Desdemona, let us be wary, let us hide our loves O sweet creature whereby the word hide is used as an emotive word to f...

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