... physical attraction is what happens to the body when an individual makes contact with another individual for the first time. This contact can be tactile or visual. When the Duke's "eyes did see Olivia first" (1.1.20) that "instant was [he] turned into a hart, and [his] desires, like fell and cruel hounds; E'er ... since pursue [him]" (1.1.22-24). The moment the Duke saw Olivia he knew that he wanted her and no one else. The Duke did not need to touch Olivia to feel some type of attraction towards her. The vision of her simply met his ... and that is how the emotional attraction develop...

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... meant to hate. Then there's the characterization of Othello from Shakespeare; by this I mean that Shakespeare speaks of Othello directly through the characters that display a lack of bias, Desdemona, the Duke, etc. He's also put into a difficult situation at the end of the play in which the Othello's character really had no choice but perform the obvious. He is an honest ... , anti-racist. In Othello, Shakespeare speaks of Othello through the people in the play with an unbiased point of view, Desdemona, the Duke, etc. This is true because of the fact that every person in the play, except...

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... so much power, Prospero's brother displays madness by attempting to kill Prospero. Another example of madness is when Prospero makes his books and learning a priority over being duke. A duke should devote all of his time to being duke and should not be distracted by books or entertainment. It is madness how Prospero tries to quench his thirst for knowledge rather than rule as ... duke. Virtually opposite of madness is the form in which Shakespeare writes The Tempest. Almost every line contains ten syllables or pentameter. Shakespeare uses pentameter to tie relations between characters a...

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... and limericks. However, creating a situation which is entirely beyond its character's control is the sign of a true art. Shakespeare manages to convey seriousness and sincerity for Viola's love of the duke. The situation itself, is purely comical. The fact that it is purely coincidental that the man whom Viola ends up serving, is the man whom she ends up loving. She ... that Viola is forced to take is one in which she must tiptoe among her own lies. She must declare the duke's love for Olivia and hide her own for him. Of course, the irony of her convincing delivery of the duke's feeling...

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... -66). Enraged, Branbanzio lashes out against Othello. He mind is clouded by rage spawned from taunts yelled to him in the night by Rodrigo and Iago. When he approaches the duke with his affairs the scene is described. "She is abused and stolen from me, and corrupted by spells and medicines bought of mountebanks. For nature so preposterously to err, being ... magic. "Of my whole course of love, what drugs, what charms what conjuration and what mighty magic -for such proceeding I am charged withal -I won his daughter."(p.2124 line 91) The duke promises that whoever is responsible will be p...

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... the relationships of mortal relationships. The play was intended to be comedic. Its dialogue contained much euphemism and perverted gestures, such as when the craftsmen performed their play before the Duke, there was a hole in the wall between the craftsman's legs, and through this hole people kissed. It provoked good laughs out of the audience. As far as I know, the director ... have been invested in the building of the trees and walkways in the forest. The only objection I have to the scenery is the canopy that dropped from above during the Duke's wedding. It was very basic, which was...

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... seen playing pranks on lovesick mortals, earnest youths enduring comical romantic confusion, and lovers finding understanding to the true meaning of love. Shakespeare uses the genuine admiration present between the Duke and Queen in 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 ... mask their excitement, the couple delights in the happiness the future shall bring. Certainly, both characters exude confidence as well as a deep admiration for one another. The r...

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... an island with his daughter, Miranda. His brother, Antonio, plotted with conspirators who would help him rid of his brother so that he may take the position of the new duke of Milan. While on the island, Prospero studied magic that would enable him to adapt to the island and survive. By studying his magic he planned that one day he ... ...

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... of himself and his wife are out of honour and he redeems himself in the end, as shown in the final scene. Throughout the play, Othello is respected by the Duke and senators of Venice as a worthy general. The audience's initial impression of Othello is positive and is expressed through the other characters. For example, a senator remarks here comes Brabantio and ... the valiant Moor' (I, iii, 47) upon his entrance. The Duke himself also goes on to describe Othello as valiant Othello'. (I, iii, 48) As a military man, Othello exhibits great dignity and self-control as he refuses to retreat...

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... this, Prospero's awareness of his ambitious seeks for power through, 'drown my book' and to put on his 'hat and rapier' indicates an acceptance of his responsibilities as Duke of Milan, foreshadowing the restoration of chaos and the reinforcement of the natural order. However, Bacon's 'Of Travel' rather than emphasizing the evaluation of the past self, he suggests ... ...

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... to gain Othello's trust and faith in him. One example is when Othello appoints Iago to be the officer to deliver documents from the Senate at the request of the Duke. He regards Iago "A man he is of honesty and trust" (Othello, 1.3). Othello continued to entrust Iago with responsibilities, including escorting his wife to Cyprus .Iago's wife accompanied Desdemona ... ...

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... choice. The husband will be chosen by the father. These customs have a strong law back-up and are also supported by a country's royals. In this act, Theseus who is the duke of Athens, is also important in the process. He tries to persuade Hermia to follow her father's will to marry Demetrius. In a husband and wife's relationship, the husband is still ... ...

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... , speak again.? ...?Give but that portion which yourself proposed...? Lear respondedNothing! I have sworn; I am firm.? Lear was a ruler in early Britain and his irresponsibility and that of his counselor, the Duke of Gloucester led to tragedy for all. The tragedy was a result of his giving power to their evil children rather than their good children. The conclusion is reinforced by the ... ...

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... , speak again.? ...?Give but that portion which yourself proposed...? Lear respondedNothing! I have sworn; I am firm.? Lear was a ruler in early Britain and his irresponsibility and that of his counselor, the Duke of Gloucester led to tragedy for all. The tragedy was a result of his giving power to their evil children rather than their good children. The conclusion is reinforce by the ... ...

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... when he had his physical sight but was mentally blind; but his ability to see the true nature of his sons occurred after having his eyes plucked out by the Duke of Cornwall. Albany was another character suffering from the classic case of blindness, but luckily, for him her survived the battle. Albany's case of blindness was purely a result of love ... ...

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... as through competitiveness he divides his daughters bonds and builds on a rivalry. King Lear favours Cordellia, whom has a wealthy dowry if she marries either the King of France or the Duke of Burgundy and is the kinder of the daughters. Lear is superficial, as though he truly cares for his daughter his affection is not apparent when he looses his temper ... ...

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... father that they were madly in love, and that they exchanged wedding vows. Right after this confession took place Othello had to be sent to war and he begged the Duke to have Desdemona be sent after him. After they returned they finally had their wedding night together. Iago's plan began with having Cassio, Othello's officer get drunk; after getting completely ... ...

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... , not in self-defense but in rage. Even if there was truth to the affair' of Desdemona and Cassio he should've taken the problem to a higher system like the Duke, and let Desdemona and Cassio try and prove their innocence, but he instead thought he had the authority to take the law into his own hands. After he killed Desdemona ... ...

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... , fairies, magic, and dreams. This play is a comedy about five couples who suffer through love's strange games and the evil behind the devious tricks. This play begins as Theseus, the Duke, is preparing to marry Hippolyta. He woos her with his sword. Hermia is in love with Lysander. Egeus, Hermia's father, forbids the relationship with Lysander and orders her to marry ... ...

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... ! Here in the sands thee I'll rake up, the post unsanctified of murderous lechers; and in the mature time with this ungracious paper strike the sight of the death-practiced Duke. For him tis well that of thy death and business I can tell. (IV, vi, 276-284) Shortly after, knowing his son had never plotted against him, Gloucester dies a happy man ... ...

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... through suffering- is when Gloucester had to lose his eyes to see that his real son Edgar was true to him and that his adopted son Edmund was a traitor. The Duke of Cornwall plucked Gloucester's eyes out because Edmund betrayed his father and told Cornwall that Gloucester was a traitor. "This is the letter he spoke of, which approves him an intelligent ... ...

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William Shakespeare's last play The Tempest is a story about Prospero, who was the Duke of Milan. He is betrayed by his brother Antonio and left on a ship with his daughter Miranda to die. Only things are not going according to plan and Prospero and ... ...

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... . We watch as Shylock soon backs down and it then sentenced to give half of his money and wealth to the state and the other half in benevolence to the duke. Antonio then blackmails Shylock into becoming a Christian so that when Shylock dies, Jessica will get all his wealth, Shylock agrees sombrely. A disguised Portia asks for Bassanio's ring (to test his ... ...

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... , The Tempest. In the play, The Tempest, Prospero is the main character, who was exiled from his city-state of Milan with his daughter because he neglected his job as Duke and focused on black magic. Prospero and Miranda landed on an island that consisted of spirits and fairies. When on the island, Prospero used language to discipline and control those ... ...

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... . After a long civil war, towards the beginning of the play, the York's have won and England is enjoying a period of peace under King Edward IV. But his younger brother, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, a malicious, power-hungry, and bitter of the disfigurement he was born with wanted the throne for himself. In order to do it, Richard kills anyone he has to ... ...

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