... perfection, such as roses or perfumes. However, they are used to illustrate that his lover is not beautiful, which counters Petrach's use of such reference. Shakespeare also decides to use allusion of Venus" beauty and fairness to reaffirm his lover's plain outward appearance. Despite the obvious satirical tone, Shakespeare proclaims his undying love for his mistress, embracing the same theme in ... . However, they are used to illustrate that his lover is not beautiful, which counters Petrach's use of such reference. Another literary device that both poets use in their sonnets is allusio...

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... sonnets trying to convince the young man to marry and have children; beautiful children that will look just like their father, ensuring his immortality. Whilst his 18th Sonnet maintains the allusion of preserved youth through progeny, Shakespeare emphasizes the power of poetry and its ability to safeguard beauty and temperateness as well. The simplicity and loveliness of Sonnet 18 has led ... ...

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... of authority and conformity were reinforced. The last appearance of Shakespeare was with the song "Whispering" sang by Wendla when she realized she was pregnant. It was an allusion to Romeo and Juliet; when Juliet foreshadows her own death: "My grave is like to be my wedding bed"(1.5.9). Moreover, Spring Awakening and Romeo and Juliet were two ... ...

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... ). After more playful deliberations about Feste's job title as Olivia's fool, he leaves to call Olivia. However, before he leaves he taunts Viola for not having a beard, possibly making a final allusion to her true gender. While Viola is waiting in the garden, Sir Toby and Sir Andrew enter and greet her. Sir Andrew addresses Viola in French. He is just trying ... ...

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... hiding it with the language he chooses. Claudius however presents his feelings about the crime when speaking of the sin he commited against his brother in lines 85-89. This allusion has some significance relating to the two brothers Cane and Able, "It hath the primal elsest curse upon't..."Then he later speaks of the crime he commited and fears that ... ...

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... , personification and classical allusions he includes in this act produce a romantic atmosphere and reinforce the setting. The personification; "the sweet wind did gently kiss the trees" along with the classical allusion: "stood Dido with a willow in her hand Upon the wild sea banks and waft her love" prove how well Shakespeare can create mood and effectively manipulate the audience's emotions. Whilst ... ...

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... that she had married her deceased husband's brother (Claudius). Hamlets true feelings are exposed in act one scene two through his soliloquy. In Hamlet's soliloquy Shakespeare uses imagery, diction, and allusion to identify the severity of Hamlet's disgust towards his mother's marriage to Claudius. The strong imagery Shakespeare uses in this passage shows the near hate of Hamlet towards his mother ... ...

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... (Theatre meaning "Atlas", and "Atlas" resembling the Globe). In the very creation and ornaments of the Globe, we come across to direct references found in Hamlet; the protagonist makes an allusion to Hercules carrying the Earth, the Globe. This symbol was perfectly visible in the playhouse, and would be intended to link the play and the place where it was being ... ...

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... spite of our popular psychologies, it ultimately does for all human personalities. Ophelia tells us that before the events of the play Hamlet was a model courtier, soldier and scholar, "The glass of fashion and the mould of form, / Th' observed of all observers." (3,1,153-4) With the death of his father and the hasty, incestuous remarriage of his mother to his uncle ... ...

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... )] Hamlet is supposed to "Leave [mother] to Heaven" (I, v). Hamlet forgets this part of the plan as he erupts in a not so casual disapproval, "You go not till I set you up a glass...And let me wring your heart" (III, iv) suggesting he"ll call her on her actions himself. Hamlet also deviates from God's plan when he doesn't kill Claudius because he ... ...

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... to find Tybalt has appeared and wishes to fight with Romeo. Just as in Shakespeare's literary work, Mercutio intervenes and pays with his life. He is killed with a piece of glass rather than a sword by Tybalt. Romeo chooses to get his revenge on Tybalt by crashing into him with his car, then taking his gun, with the name "dagger" on it ... ...

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... . Then I discovered a sign that stopped me in my tracks. It was an artist's rendering of what the amphitheatre would look like when the construction was complete. It was magnificent! The glass roofs, sleek marbled corridors, and wonderful landscape were a delight to behold -- a far cry from the current mess. Then I relaxed. If that is what this is leading to, I thought, then I am ... ...

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