... stretch the nostril wide, Hold hard the breath, and bend up every spirit To his full height. On, on, you noblest English, Whose blood is fet from fathers of war-proof, Fathers that like so many Alexander's Have in these parts from morn till even fought, And sheathed their swords for lack of argument. Dishonor not your mothers; now attest That ... shall be made And crowns for convoy put into his purse. We would not die in that man's company That fears his fellowship to die with us. (IV.iii.20-39) This is a quote from Henry's "St Crispin's Day" speech. Henry once again uses his rhetoric s...

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... of the fact that Iago is just planning and scheming in order to reach his goal that is to obtain the Captain's position. Othello feels that he is provided with proof when he sees a handkerchief that he had given to his wife in Cassio's possession. Little did he know that Iago had arranged that the handkerchief be copied and the evidence ... put before him through a planned scheme by Iago, Othello is angry and feels used, "I tremble at it. Nature would not invest herself in such shadowing passion without some instruction"(IV, i, 39-41). Othello then confronts Desdermona with these lies, ...

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... world, and Othello gradually adopts the language of Iago's despairing cynicism,"" (Rackin 74). As Iago's insistences of Desdemona's infidelity become more and more regular, Othello then demands "ocular proof- of such disloyalty. The ocular proof comes in the form of a falsely fabricated handkerchief Othello gave to Desdemona as a wedding gift. When Othello finds out 5 Cassio, the accused adulterer, has a look-a-like in ... possession; Othello thinks Iago's case is proved. Othello's seed of jealousy is finally in full blossom, ready to conquer and destroy all that lies in its path. Think...

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... . "Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here, and fill me from the 2 crown to the toe top full of direst cruelty." (Act 1 Scene 5 Line 39-41) Her speech to the demons is both powerful and sinful. "She isn't sure there's enough manhood to go around between herself and her husband, so she calls upon scheming ... when she say, "Come, you spirits That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here, And fill me from the crown to the toe topful Of direst cruelty!" (Act 1 Scene 5 Line 39-41) "This invocation signifies a link between Lady Macbeth and the supernatural, or witchcraft, ...

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... people and furthers the theme of deception so that it is perceived to be an integral part of the play. This most important deception continues in the scene in Iago's "proof" that Desdemona has been unfaithful with Cassio. When a handkerchief that had been gifted to Desdemona by Othello falls into the hands Iago, Iago arranges for the handkerchief to serve as ... proof to damn Cassio. Iago tells Othello that he had sighted Cassio with said handkerchief. To the tormented Othello this is proof enough of his wife's unfaithfulness, to the point that he orders Iago to murder Cassio. This is c...

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... people and furthers the theme of deception so that it is perceived to be an integral part of the play. This most important deception continues in the scene in Iago's "proof" that Desdemona has been unfaithful with Cassio. When a handkerchief that had been gifted to Desdemona by Othello falls into the hands Iago, Iago arranges for the handkerchief to serve as ... proof to damn Cassio. Iago tells Othello that he had sighted Cassio with said handkerchief. To the tormented Othello this is proof enough of his wife's unfaithfulness, to the point that he orders Iago to murder Cassio. This is c...

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... people and furthers the theme of deception so that it is perceived to be an integral part of the play. This most important deception continues in the scene in Iago's "proof" that Desdemona has been unfaithful with Cassio. When a handkerchief that had been gifted to Desdemona by Othello falls into the hands Iago, Iago arranges for the handkerchief to serve as ... proof to damn Cassio. Iago tells Othello that he had sighted Cassio with said handkerchief. To the tormented Othello this is proof enough of his wife's unfaithfulness, to the point that he orders Iago to murder Cassio. This is c...

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... , devil!" (IV.I.35-43). After watching Desdemona laughing with Iago during the conversation, paranoia takes control over his judgment, and, as a result, confirms Cassio's involvement with Desdemona. Without any further proof rather than Iago's word, it is clearly that a smart man should more skeptic. Instead, distrust and paranoia played an important role in his conviction. Lastly, at the beginning of the ... toged consuls can propose As masterly as he: mere prattle, without practice, Is all his soldiership. But he, sir, had the election: And I, of whom his eyes had seen the proof At Rho...

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... loving wife is cheating? The answer is simple, complete manipulation of his actions by Iago. Othello is proved to be an extremely gullible person, as Iago never offers Othello legitimate proof of the affair. Critics suggest that Othello had begun to give into the stereotypes of his racial status as stated above. It is argued that Othello began to believe that ... faithful in his wife until she is proven guilty, however, later on in the passage; Othello lets his thoughts get to him and vows to work with Othello to find proof of his wife's infidelity. His thoughts of the affair between th...

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... , and he investigated all the information that clearly supported the fact that Claudius murdered his father. Now, Hamlet knew this, but he was a good man and needed to have irrefutable proof if he was to kill Claudius in any state of righteousness. Hamlet was a good man. This does not mean that he was perfect, nor does it mean that he was ... to some ancient laws concerning the vengeance upon one who kills, especially one who kills a family member. In light of this, we see that Hamlet needed to obtain all the proof he could in order to have the right to kill Claudius. This was the righte...

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... 's quarters. Upon receiving this false information, an enraged Othello demands that Iago, the conniving villain "be sure thou prove my love a whore! Be sure of it. Give me the ocular proof" (3.3.411-412). Deceitful Iago then asks Othello if he has ever noticed his fair Desdemona with "a handkerchief spotted with strawberries" (3.3.493-494) in her hand. Iago informs Othello that "but ... such a handkerchief - I am sure of it was your wife's - did I today see Cassio wipe his beard with" (3.3.496-498). Othello accepts the proof at face value and believes the scandalous affair to be true. In...

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... pushes it away and it falls to the ground. Emilia fins the handkerchief and gives it to Iago. Othello then returns wanting proof of his wife's unfaithfulness. Iago tells a story of seeing Cassio with the handkerchief. There was his proof! Othello vows revenge and promotes Iago to Cassio's position. He goes on to test Desdemona by wanting to see the handkerchief. When ... ...

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... has characteristics that make her practical yet shrew, and Bianca the mistress. The most obvious symbol in Othello is the handkerchief. The handkerchief carries much leverage and is the visual proof' that convinces Othello of his wife's infidelity. Desdemona is depicted as the loyal and devoted wife who loves her husband more then life itself. She has been portrayed to Othello ... would not be included in the main characters of the play but she does play a key role in the deceptive plan of Iago. Later in the play Othello asks for proof of his wife's infidelity this is when Iago concocts...

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... his soldiers. At the end of his speech, Henry makes his ultimate warning, "Your naked infants spitted upon pikes, Whiles the mad mothers with their howls confused" (3.3.38-39). In his final moment he caters to the fathers of the town, the men who will actually be fighting this battle. Who will see their own children's heads upon spikes ... ...

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... after an illegal deed is done. Macbeth is overwhelmed with emotions and creates an illusion of " A dagger of the mind, a false creation/ Proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain? "( II.i.38-39).The dagger shows that his mind conjures up hallucinations because he is so paranoid of what happens if he is caught and even before he commits the murder, he is ... ...

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... supernatural elements were at work. The Elizabethans had always been susceptible to belief in the supernatural. As May notes, these people more that other people questioned matters beyond their vision (39). Shakespeare was clearly influenced by his race. He had an inquiring mind that refused bondage by the limitations of matter (Mish 28). Listing the numberless superstitions that Shakespeare gathered from ... ...

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... supernatural elements were at work. The Elizabethans had always been susceptible to belief in the supernatural. As May notes, these people more that other people questioned matters beyond their vision (39). Shakespeare was clearly influenced by his race. He had an inquiring mind that refused bondage by the limitations of matter (Mish 28). Listing the numberless superstitions that Shakespeare gathered from ... ...

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... intents wicked or charitable, thou com'st in such a questionable shape that I will speak to thee: I'll call thee Hamlet, King, Father, royal Dane: O, answer me!- (Act I, Scene IV, Line 39-45) In this speech by Hamlet, it is quite clear that he is unable to make a decision. Even though this spirit is right in front of him and has done ... ...

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... culture and it is somehow not their fault in the way they think and feel toward women. Her finical freedom ultimately gave her the ability to "think things in themselves."(p.39) When returning home she finds that women in the work place have the most unimportant jobs of the society and the questions were unanswerable. Only in time will the freedom ... ...

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... her own evilness. This is seen when she says "out dammed spot! Out I say!... Who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him (5.13.39-45). Within every tragic hero, Shakespeare instills a tragic flaw. Macbeth's weakness in character is often considered to be the ambition which he seemingly shows. The quest for security and the ... ...

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... . This is because his service to country has only occurred to propel his own power. Iago admits this by saying, "I follow him (Othello) to serve my turn upon him". (Othello, 1.1.39) This exemplifies the implication that Iago is serving under Othello solely as a stepping-stone in order to eventually gain power. Clearly, Iago's power trip is not a result of his love ... ...

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... sometimes labour in the quern, And bootless make the breathless housewife churn; And sometimes make the drink to bear no barm; Mislead night-wanderers, laughing at their harm?- (II, i, 33-39) Puck and the things he does are so entertaining. So when Quince and the others were rehearsing for the play. Puck thinks it would be funny to make a real Ass ... ...

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... its origin / Cannot be bordered certain in itself. / She that herself will sliver and disbranch / From her material sap perforce must wither / And come to deadly use" (Act IV, scene 2, 39-45). Shakespeare sets the play in such a savage, dark, and barbaric time for a reason. While it was a bleak pagan world, he shows that if all men are treated justly, there ... ...

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... saw Banquo's ghost, it is not certain; however, this scene is a turning point, showing that Macbeth is beginning to lose his composure. To finish, Macduff wails "Bleed, bleed, poor country!" (4.3 39) In this line, Macduff personifies Scotland. Here, the country is given human qualities of bleeding because of the uncountable deaths and mass destruction, which have been encrusted upon the country ... ...

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... 's revelations that causes Hamlet to feign madness. Hamlet unwittingly destroys Ophelia, by his pretence of insanity, which results in Ophelia being blamed for "the happy cause of Hamlet's wildness". [III.i.39] It is presumed that Ophelia is a tool used by Shakespeare to reveal Hamlet's true feelings, and also as a test of the reader's attitude to, and empathy towards him. Hamlet's madness ... ...

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