... part 1", Prince Hal seems to have turned from his wild youth to being the responsible king. Did he plan to be a misfit youth, so that when his true character emerged he would be more revered? Does this make him a hypocrite, or is he just planning for his future? This is also evident in Henry V, ... he tried to escape being "guilty by association" and display the behaviour typical of a King of England. He allows the hanging of Bardolph, a long-term friend, acting as a lesson for others that stealing will not be permitted and even the acquaintances of the King are in danger if they do it. T...

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... not confined to nobility or legitimacy; it exists potentially in every man. Rushing to inaccurate conclusions inevitably leads to trouble, turmoil and tribulation. Both Lear and Gloucester mistake their offspring's true intentions, as they are blinded by the immediate rage they feel. When told to articulate the extent of her love for her father, Cordelia can only say that, "Unhappy that ... almost mad myself. I had a son, / Now outlawed from my blood; he sought my life / But lately, very late. I loved him, friend, / No father his son dearer. True to tell thee, / The grief hath crazed my...

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... help the circumstances within the play. We are given soliloquies that give insight to Iago's true character and intentions, enough to know and understand that he is a two-sided character. The humble companion and friend he is to Othello, is not the man who the audience interpret him to be ... as you and I. Iago wears a mask when facing other characters, the mask of honesty. However when he finally throws his mask down, his true conniving nature is revealed. Shakespeare created Iago as the spitting image of Satan, such as Iago has his own mask; Satan works with his own ... simple charac...

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... falsely compete to win his heart. Lear is exposed with a rash way of thinking and is easily agitated into loosing his temper, Kent whom has been his faithful and loyal friend for many years questions his decision to banish Cordelia. This causes the King to loose his temper and reach for his sword, Kent keeps provoking him by interrupting his speech ... , without thinking of the consequences he banishes Kent as well, his oldest and closest friend. King Lear can be seen as a stubborn old man as he claims that this decision to banish them 'will not be revoked' More positively Shakespeare pr...

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... numerous roles throughout the play. This almost is in debatable however what is questionable is if this role playing and mood swings are part of his true nature or simply another element of his "antic disposition" which he puts on to perhaps hide to the fact he knows of Claudius" sinful actions. ... their private thoughts. Therefore it makes sense to say that what is said in a soliloquy is far more reliable and true than what characters say to each other. His role playing which contributes greatly to his complexity should also be part of Hamlet ... seen that Hamlet possesses completely...

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... displays the masculine representation of independence in his decision to pursue Bianca for his wife, as he "was suitor first" and dedicated in his decision from the beginning. He stays true to his choice of wife and is credited for this as he is considered by Baptista a worthy suitor, and promised Bianca's hand if Lucentio, who "out-vied" him could not ... of self-determination in his bidding for Bianca he loses no respect from his fellow males, which is shown in him being invited to the feast at the end as a friend. This endorsement of Gremio's behaviour makes him an example to the aud...

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