... play, some of the characters match Iago's language and imagery, which shows further how they are becoming the victims of his influence. This is why I agree mostly with the second quote as opposed to the first. Soliloquies will never become out dated, as they are so extremely effective and the uses of them in Othello, demonstrate this. In terms of the ... birds who were apparently obsessed with snapping up trifles. However, unless you were part of an Elizabethan audience, one wouldn't understand this, making this soliloquy seem particularly outdated. However, the quote referring to the s...

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... or four hogsheads. I have sounded the very base-string of humility. Sirrah, I am sworn brother to a leash of drawers and can call them all by their christen names, as Tom, Dick, and Francis" (II.IV.4-8). Another example is that Falstaff is the only person in the play that can match Hal's wit and his intelligence. It can be argued that ... on a Wednesday. Doth he feel it? No. Doth he hear it? No. 'Tis insensible then/ Yea, to the dead. But will't not live with the living?" In this quote we are given a unique insight into honor. Falstaff says he does not see the honor in meaningless ...

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... opens the curtain while watching the moon thinking about her Ex (boyfriend, husband) or her future partner. The quote "gauze stockings" symbolizes her as a royal queen or someone among high ranking. While the quote tends to describe her as a royal queen, she lives inside a palace or some expensive building where " ... snow. The princess can also be inside her palace while she "let down the crystal curtain" and "watch the moon". The quote where she describes the "crystal curtain" could resemble the luxurious curtain fabric she has within her home or the tears running down her face ... be...

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... After getting drunk, attacking Montano, and being fired from lieutenancy by Othello, Cassio's words and wailings openly expresses his regard for his own reputation. The following quote illustrates Cassio's view on reputation, CASSIO - "Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself, and ... and persuades Cassio even more by falsely offering his hand in help, giving him advice to talk to Desdemona. This is illustrated in the following quote, IAGO - " I"ll tell you what you shall do. Our general's wife is now the general: I may s...

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... end of Hamlet's soliloquy, his self-affliction fades. He finally sets his mind on killing Claudius - ''my thoughts be bloody or be worth nothing''. This quote sets in stone that talking is not as effective as actions and he has had enough of thinking about killing Claudius and it is time to act. To ... Claudius builds on Laertes' rage and then calms him down and then builds up his rage again. ''Laertes, was your father dear to you?'' This quote from Claudius to Laertes helps to build this rage. It reminds Laertes again that he has just lost his father. He has lost his father by ... and sa...

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... their acting in firstly the nunnery scene, then in the chamber scene and lastly in the final scene. "To be, or not to be, that is the question,"" (3.1.56). This quote is part of the famous soliloquy given by Hamlet in the nunnery scene when he questions the meaning of his existence and thinks about suicide. Shakespeare used soliloquies impressively in ... Zeffirelli's version Bonham-Carter emphasizes the line, "An thou hadst not come to my bed- (4.5.64), by repeating it. This quote is part of the song that Ophelia sings to the King and the Queen in her mad state. This quote means that H...

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... . May believes that it is because his own observations of the habits of animals and plants were explained by stories that were more myth that truth. Elizabethans also gave superstitious explanations for changing weather and season, phase of life, and sickness and death (59-63). As a youth, Shakespeare was susceptible to all kinds of influences around him. Due to the widespread ... ...

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... . May believes that it is because his own observations of the habits of animals and plants were explained by stories that were more myth that truth. Elizabethans also gave superstitious explanations for changing weather and season, phase of life, and sickness and death (59-63). As a youth, Shakespeare was susceptible to all kinds of influences around him. Due to the widespread ... ...

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... become a required part of education in the United States. The world has admired and respected many great writers, but only Shakespeare has generated such enormous continuing interest. My source states explanations rather than opinions on why Shakespeare's contributions to literature are so vast. My source devoted thirty pages to William Shakespeare. Shakespeare's plays are usually divided into three major categories. These ... ...

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... , damn thyself Lest, being like one of heaven, the devils themselves Should fear to seize thee: therefore be double damn'd: Swear thou art honest" (IV.II.35-37). This quote represents how the feel of distrust made Othello became obsessed with the idea of Desdemona having an affair, and as a result making her swear on her soul. Moreover, Othello also ... is he portrays a fake image of himself better than others in his mind. In addition Iago also feels resentment towards Othello for not promoting him to lieutenant. According to this quote Iago ridicule Othello's decision for choosing Cassi...

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... a promise to do so. It seems her tactics have worked, as Macbeth is comforted by the fact that even his wife, a woman, is not disheartened by his fears. However, this quote already shows a glimpse of Lady Macbeth's unstable mind. Such a horrendous description shows Lady Macbeth's desperateness for Macbeth's commitment. She intentionally tries to ignore the possible consequences of their act and ... her inability to be as evil as she would have liked. As Macbeth commits the murder, Lady Macbeth says, "that which hath made me drunk, hath made me bold." This quote shows that she may have n...

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... . If thou wilt lend this money, lend it not as to thy friends, for when did friendship take a breed for barren metal of his friend?" (I, iii, 126-130) By this quote, Shakespeare is emphasizing that Antonio is not mistaken in doing so and that it is acceptable to be prejudice. He was giving the message that Antonio is right and that ... , these characters could see beyond these barriers. Lorenzo is able to love Jessica for who she is, for her personality and for the real Jessica. Which is evident through this quote: "Beshrew me, but I love her heartedly; for she is wise, if I can judge of ...

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... . The island was left to him by his mother, Sycorax. Nevertheless, Prospero took charge of the isle and eventually enslaved Caliban. " Thou strok'st me I loved thee- is part of a quote that illustrates Caliban's relationship with Prospero before he was his slave. Prospero comforted Caliban and gave him water and berries; he taught him how to speak, as well. During this ... , Lie further off yet; do not lie so near." Although this couple has known each other for a while (Romeo and Juliet knew each other for one night when the above quote was spoken), Hermia also abstains from even sleeping...

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... another instance, Shakespeare exemplifies the king as an "echo of Protestantism" by having him speak directly to God without the help of a priest. In Act IV Scene I, shown in the quote above, Henry calls directly upon God to take over his soldiers and make them fearless. He also asks God to not think upon the faults that his father made and ... together as one unit with a common purpose. He portrays England as "noble" and "war-proof" while stirring much nationalism among his people. The speech at Agincourt, shown in the opening quote, is one of the greatest motivational speeches that I'...

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... Denmark do not realize this comedy, but an experienced Shakespeare reader can decipher through Hamlet's words and understand 2 that he was not mad rather strategically smart in his words. A classic quote from the text, "something is rotten in the state of Denmark," gives evidence to the fact that comedy does exist in Hamlet's words. (Because we watched the movie, I do not ... recall the Act this quote occurred in.) Hamlet's words are directed towards his widowed mother and his her new husband Claudius. Their action of marriage during this difficult time in Prince Hamlet's life is very ....

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... "cunning, scheming, unscrupulous, conspiratorial and murderous people-. The image of the island is seen at the same time as the imaginative "New World- on the arrival of Alonso and others; I quote (act II sc. I, line 34, 37 and 51 respectively) "Though this island seem to be desert,-- "Uninhabitable, and almost inaccessible,-- "Here is everything advantageous to life."" However, it is in ... the mother is about to be a child compare to New England who has already grown up. The daughter is glad for her mother's illness and hopes she can replace her; I quote (line 19 and 20): "If I deceas...

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... of grosser blood, And teach them how to war. And you, good yeomen, Whose limbs were made in England, show us here The mettle of your pasture . (III.i.6-27) This quote is from one of Henry's motivational talks which he gives to his men before they proceed to battle. Henry has employed two main motivational techniques in this talk. The first ... 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 skill to motivate ...

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... in the storm scene, emphasizing the importance of upholding responsibility and recognizing the implications on social order. "Interpretations of texts can shift & change with time and place." This quote states that regardless of the time and place this text is read or watched, audiences will continuously interpret the play and will explore it furthermore through contextual factors which will ... ...

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... Maleficarum, stated that "witches of infanticide, cannibalism, casting evil spells to harm their enemies, and having the power to steal men's penises" (Kramer, 1609). In revelation to this quote, Lady Macbeth does hypothetically steal Macbeth's 'penis' as she was the one to dictate the murder of King Duncan. She blatantly told Macbeth that she wouldn't want to be ... ...

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... unfair and inconclusive information. The narrator decides that the points had "been written in the red light of emotion and not the white light of truth."(p.31-32) By this quote that the book is saying that they were written in anger toward women and not knowing why the male race was angered. Was it possible that they were scared that ... ...

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... leaves the question to be pondered by the audience. Though the substance may be slightly more disguised through the fantasy involved in The Tempest, it is most certainly there. The quote is right that it is a fantasy and wrong that it is insubstantial. There are many fantasy tales that can offer a great deal to the audience. Tales like Adam and Eve ... ...

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... once again augments it. With the masterful work of cinematography, the fight between the two families begins and the hatred and pain flows forth to create an extraordinary scene. To quote Shakespeare, Tybalt sums up the absolute disgust he has for the Montagues by stating, "Peace? I hate the word, as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee." With this statement, the reader ... ...

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... to. I"ll have the work ta"en out, And give "t Iago: what he will do with it Heaven knows, not I; I nothing but to please his fantasy." (III. iii. 876) This quote is said by Emilia in a soliloquy after she has stolen the handkerchief. Once again it shows that she is aware of the importance of the handkerchief, although chooses to steal ... ...

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... tables meat, sleep to our nights; Free from our feasts and banquets bloody knives; Do faithful homage and receive free honours; All which we pine for now. (3.6.29-37) This quote expresses the feelings of everyone who is living under the rule of the tyrant Macbeth. Macbeth no longer has the support of his kingdom, the most important thing a king needs ... ...

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... rebellious adolescent at the beginning to an admired hero of the court by the end. Kelli Frost-Allred from the Midsummer Magazine, sums up the story quite well in her quote, "Take my word for this one: You will find Henry IV Part 1 a stunningly beautiful and enlightening glimpse into English history" (Frost-Allred). ...

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