... . Through inter-textual reference of the Tempest, Pacino emphasizes the concept & importance of the 'role of the actor'. Similar, assistant director, Frederick Kimball states: "Actors truly are the possessors, the proud inheritors of the understanding of Shakespeare". Therefore, the educational aims are two-fold: to not only make Shakespeare's works accessible but to also illustrate the acting methodology. Consequently, King Richard III & Looking for Richard are connected ... relevant significance, stimulating a fundamental aspect of the original text. Additionally, this provides po...

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... values and the introduction of structuralism in the twentieth century changes the concept behind Richard's villainy. Through comparing the similarities between contexts, we are able to identify that the hypocrisy of politics has sustained. During the production of Richard III, political 'houses' and the significance of the royal blood line were highly valued. Thus, the audience are positioned to dislike Richard as the Yorks were overthrown in the War of the Roses and ... due to his subversion of the monarchical structure of society. Consequently, Shakespeare represents Richard as an evi...

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... a comedy rather than a tragedy. Shakespeare wittily enters funny scenes and joyful jokes to lift up the pressure or tension that the play delivers. Launcelot and Jessica's cheerful discussion in Act III, scene v is a key illustration of the entertainment Shakespeare is trying to give to his readers. In the past scene before that, both Nerissa and Portia are seen coming up with some sort of ... plan that will spare Antonio from his undesirable fate. In spite of the fact that this scene brings up nervousness among the gathering of the people, Shakespeare quickly ... of Venice. A cheerful...

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... "might is right" (Alex Moseley 2003). Realism has it roots in texts such as Theucydides" Pelopennesian War, Machiavelli's The Prince, Thomas Hobbes" Leviathan and various other texts including William Shakespeare's Richard III. The basic premise of realism, is that "objective laws" rooted within human nature govern politics. "Objective laws" is used in this context to mean people behaving in a predictable ... way. Morgenthau states that "[I]n order to improve society it is first necessary to understand the laws by which society lives". The assumption that human nature is a ... ). This m...

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... free will which brings about the hero's destruction. Shakespeare's tragedies generally have a certain structure in common. Each one is segmented into five acts, each of which are representative of the same general sequence of plot development. Act I serves as an introduction to the situation and the characters. Act II is a further development and continuation of the plot. Act III is the climax that serves to ... solidify and give direction towards the eventual outcome. Act IV is a sort of transition and prelude to ... Act V in which the final crisis occurs and the play is resolved. Two ...

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... place. But, ironically, it only appears to Hamlet that Claudius is praying and in reality Claudius tells the audience that his "thoughts remain below" (III, iii, 99). Subsequently, the theme of appearance versus reality plays an important role in this soliloquy as Hamlet fails to commit the murder for a reason which only appears to be true. Additionally, Hamlet's inability to control his thoughts backfires on ... is clear evidence of his sins, most importantly that he is sleeping with his brother's wife. Additionally, the audience is presented with the unpleasant nature of the murder of...

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... preconceptions of how a society should behave towards black people, but also allows the audience to empathise with Othello. However, as the play progresses and Iago's "monstrous birth- (I,iii) begins to sprout in Othello's "garden- (I,iii), he begins to conform to the assumptions and expectations which he so strongly contradicted in the open stages of the play. Othello even says himself that "passion, having my best judgement collied ... / Assays to lead the way- (II,iii). Othello gradually strays from his original composure and dignity to the point where a sudden outcry of "O, blood, bl...

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... speech usually help to determine the most prominent traits of characters. The first part one of this paper analyzes the character of Doctor Faustus who is the protagonist of Marlowe's play who was overwhelmed with the desire to possess power and the presentation of the character as a pure villain in the play. This will be compared with the character and the figure of Richard III in the eponymous play by William Shakespeare ... of more power by Dr Faustus in Marlowe's play, and similar to the ambition of Richard III in Shakespeare's play. The two plays and the epic poem by Milton simply ...

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... criticisms of King Lear however, cannot be completely valid, as they are all created as a subjective opinion of the director or critic about the Shakespearean classic tragedy. The examination of the performances of Act I, Scene I in Michael Elliot's film, Barrie Kosky's play and also Act V, Scene III in Peter Brook's film and once again in Michael Elliot's film, demonstrates how each adaptation of King Lear ... , yet communicate a common message to the responder by using many film techniques adapted by the director. In Brook's appropriation of King Lear, Act V, Scene III is altered to em...

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... second-guessing or questioning Edgar's possible motives for murder. Gloucester, like Lear, mistakes appearance for reality in trusting Edmond and disinheriting the honest Edgar. Lear and Gloucester alike respond impetuously to inaccurate and misconstrued information, believing without a shred of doubt that their loyal offspring ... downfall even more disturbing. Lear says, that when his "mind's free, / the body's delicate. The tempest in my mind / Doth from my sense take all feeling else / Save what beats there" (Act III, scene iv, lines 13-16). Lear's mental anguish is so great that an...

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... ' (The Taming of the Shrew) and 'bated breath' (The Merchant of Venice) are used in everyday speech and writing. Shakespearean quotes such as "To be, or not to be: that is the question " (Hamlet - Act III, Scene I) and "This above all: to thine own self be true " (Hamlet - Act I, Scene III) have passed into standard usage. His plays were written keeping in mind the tastes and ... preferences of the Elizabethan audiences. He wrote sonnets to appease his patrons and keep a stable income, ... which enabled him to further his career as a playwright. Not only did his writing have to appeal t...

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... for him to fulfill. Another way Shakespeare straightforwardly creates a sense of sympathy to Macbeth was by constantly describing his lunatic mental state. For example, Macbeth frantically tries to wash all the bloodstains off his hands from King Duncan's murder, and he hears a voice screaming, " 'Glamis hath murdered sleep, and therefore Cawdor/ Shall sleep no more: Macbeth shall sleep no ... three murderers to kill Banquo and his son. Macbeth has to be clamed down by Lady Macbeth in front of all the Scottish lords. Yet Macbeth still says, "It will have blood, they say: blood will...

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... The turning point in Hamlet's behavior and strategy was the play being put on by the traveling troupe as well as his conversation with Gertrude immediately following. Claudius gives the reaction that Hamlet was hoping for, and any doubts about the Ghost and what he said are put to rest, "O good Horatio, I'll take the ghost's word for a thousand pound" (III ... , ii). Hamlet gets the ... perfect opportunity to kill Claudius in the ... a way that could produce serious consequences, in this case murder. Polonius' death is seen by many as part of the reason Ophelia commits suicide. Since Ham...

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... Iago's deceitfulness and his devious personality. Iago is the first and only (until thus far) character to present a soliloquy in the play; his morals are portrayed through these soliloquies so the audience can have a precursor to what will come. Shakespeare uses the exact same personality traits for Iago as he did for King Richard in Richard III and from experience with that play I believe Iago ... to be the exact same wicked character. Brabantio has only played until ... thus far a small and fairly unimportant role in the play. Already however, we have seen some decisive actions take...

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... theories, which have therefore had several approaches to thematic emphasis, conception of characters, aspects of staging and time settings. It is for this reason why there are differences in the dramatisation of the struggle between chaos and order within King Lear, many of which are often baffling and mutually contradicting. In a pre-Christian era, a king represented an earthy-God, where he ... folly and denial that led directly to his madness, 'O let me not be mad, not mad, sweet heaven!' Lear's struggle to maintain his sanity is effectively shown through Act III Scene IV and VI, show...

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... his warning to the Governor of Harfleur it is striking; telling a city ruler that he must surrender or "look to see... / Your naked infants spitted upon pikes" (III.iv.33- 38) hardly projects the image of a "gentler gamester." He can still exhibit his common touch despite having the burdens of being the Monarch but ... it is natural to wonder how. Hal tries to do this by saying "I think the King is but a man, as I am", ... . But in transforming himself from wild youth to great King, Henry V manages to create a sort of cult of personality about himself; he raises himself above the disput...

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