... lose interest rather quickly. The same may happen for Shakespeare. I believe there are many advantages of watching the movie of Romeo and Juliet over interpreting the book. Body language and voice tones are a major factor in determining a character's traits. In Act II, the scene in which Mercutio is teasing the Nurse was quite the opposite if how I had imagined the scene while reading the book ... Nurse adds to her character and helps give humor to the play. Shakespeare's plays are written to be acted our, as opposed to being read. It makes sense to see the words put into actions rather...

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... he had determined from the wise men." From this, we can know Herod was a bad king. His throne stood based upon murder and deceit. So was Henry. Shakespeare successfully depicted Henry was a cold-blooded king. 2.2.2 Using Allusions to Display the Character's Mentality Hamlet, Act 3, Sc. 3 KING CLAUDIUS Thanks, dear my lord. O, my offence is rank it smells to heaven; It hath the ... primal eldest curse upon't, a brother's murder. Pray can I not, though inclination be as sharp as will: My stronger guilt defeats my strong intent; And, like a man to double business bound, I stand in ... You...

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