... Hamlet. Hamlet and Ophelia are just as I pictured them and this goes the same for almost every character in the work. Branagh takes on the role of Hamlet, and surprisingly manages to consistently portray Hamlet accurately to the original play. His occasionally exaggerated speech, more than ever with his "To be or not to be" soliloquy is especially poignant and portrayed ... actors and actresses, especially Branagh, evoke intense emotion in their roles. The cinematography complements the actors perfectly, and coupled with the amazing scenery, presents a perfect representation of Hamlet's...

• Word Count: 705
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... begin to draw their swords, she stands her ground and dauntlessly states: "I will not." Even though it was moderately due to Emilia's actions that these events unfolded, she manages to redeem herself by exposing Iago for the malicious deeds he committed but dies herself, a proud woman defying the patriarchal restrictions of her society. During this scene, the "Willow ... ...

• Word Count: 944
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... distract from his true intentions. "I am not what I am", Iago reveals himself that outward appearances have no relation to who he is inside. As Satan in the bible manages to betray many innocent people to their doom through his disguises, so does Iago manipulate the people who truly trusted his 'honest' nature. "Where is that viper? bring ... ...

• Word Count: 757
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... the witches, Macbeth's ambition would never have been thrust toward the idea of being king and he would've never considered murdering the man he called king; however he still manages to question his motivations and is only pushed over the edge by his equally power hungry wife. Lady Macbeth acts as the facilitator of Macbeth's "vaulting ambition," she enables him ... ...

• Word Count: 703
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... him as a villain who does wicked things intentionally to satisfy his selfish desires and achieve his goals. Throughout the play, Richard manipulates other characters to meet his self-interest. He manages to fool them through his presumed innocence. The readers get aware of Richard's intentions early in the play, and they can witness how cunningly and secretly he executes his plans ... ...

• Word Count: 4910
• Approx Pages: 20
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... his own possible usurpation, and Henry IV then has to fight off all sorts of upheavals throughout his kingship. 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 dispute that his father could never escape. So Henry V is an unsavoury character in that he ... ...

• Word Count: 3298
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... contrast to the false attractions of the other characters. Serving as an example, Theseus and Hippolyta embody a relationship that remains true. Although they found love on the battlefield, the couple manages to overcome hardship, and is to be married soon. "Four happy days bring in another moon; but, O, me thinks, how slow" (Line 2-3). Unable to mask their excitement, the couple delights ... ...

• Word Count: 716
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... displays his propensities for being reckless yet cautious, courteous yet barbaric, angry yet manic, loving and tender yet ferocious and cold-hearted. On top of all that he somehow also manages to be sometimes driven, energetic and highly motivated, and at other times extremely indecisive, depressed and suicidal. It appears that Hamlet's main flaw is that he is simply too aware ... ...

• Word Count: 3419
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: Undergraduate