... that was written by what may be thought to be one of the world's greatest writers, today shows themes such as love, hate, betrayal, justice, and loyalty. Lear himself is the main character in this play. The story is set upon his decisions, whether or not they were for the better is determined throughout ... dignity to speak her mind, and not be tricked into buying her love from her father. Cordelia is the only one who has enough heart to speek her true thoughts: "Unhappy that I am, I cannot heave my heart into my mouth. I love you Majesty according to my bond; nor more nor less" (I,i,92 ....

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... Juliet,William Shakespeare creates convincing portraits of young people by emphazising their rashness and impulsiveness,their love of merriment, and their strong bonds of loyalty. William Shakespeare emaphazises the qualities of rashness and impulsiveness several times. He commonly uses Tybalt. Tybalt saw Sampson and other Montagues, upon ... Thus that is their love of merriment. Lastly Shakespear reveals their strong bonds of loyalt among the friends and lovers. He shows their loyalty and faithfullness to each other. An example of this is Paris.At Juliet's tomb Paris is bringing her flo...

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... outside Athens. Fairies can be 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 battlefield, the couple manages to overcome hardship, and is to be married soon. "Four happy days bring ... woman is in need of little convincing an...

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... insistent that Duncan be murdered. This statement is further supported by Macbeth's actions immediately preceding Duncan's murder when Macbeth recounts the reasons why he should not murder Duncan, describing his loyalty and appreciation for the king. Lady Macbeth bluntly states that Duncan must be murdered and tells Macbeth that the murder is a test of his manhood, leaving Macbeth no choice but ... witches, or was it an inevitable fate that Macbeth could not change? The witches predictions all turned out to be factual leading Macbeth to believe that these prophecies were indeed true. Ho...

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... know of their future? Perhaps they were trying to plant an idea in Macbeth's head that would later lead to certain calamity. After Macbeth discovers the witches' first prediction came true, he begins to aspire to realize the next prediction of becoming king. Already, because of the women, Macbeth begins to entertain the idea of such power. Macbeth later informs his ... audience. The audience could understand the evil that the witches represented. Lady Macbeth, however, conjures up an image of royalty, loyalty and goodness. In order to help us overcome our initial opinion of Lady Macbeth...

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... more often used to described women. Furthermore, it has advantage over the female eye in that it does not "roll", as if with madness or unfaithfulness. Temperateness and loyalty are two idyllic features in a lover, and it is in this gentle perfection as superior version of a woman that the subject finds his power-the power to "steal men ... areas of gender roles-questions which the speaker grapples with in coming to terms with homosexual feelings, as evidenced by the resignation in the poem following the volta. However, the true heart of the poem lies in the curiosity of its meter, whic...

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... , who employs Othello's handkerchief as the 'ocular proof' of her infidelity. The irony in 'Heaven doth truly know you are false as hell' conveys how Desdemona's 'heavenly true' innocence ultimately suffers under Othello's misplaced trust in Iago. Through examining the consequences of Iago's deception upon the innocent, Shakespeare highlights how duplicity undermines innocence. In Othello, Shakespeare demonstrates how ... in the chain. Othello's eloquent, poetic language as he claims 'my parts, my title and my perfect soul shall manifest me rightly' establishes him as...

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... shown through action is later proven in her conquest to restore order in Britain and sacrifices the French army to put the power back into Lear's hands. This act is a true sign of how much she loves her father and it speaks louder than words. Unlike Cordelia, her sisters are unfaithful to their husbands and try to fool one another. The ... be in strong contrast to such an idea. It is believed among the majority of the western societies that a woman may solely rule a society as well as a man. In addition, loyalty must be shown to both husband and father. A woman must be subservient to th...

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... wrong. Othello tells her peremptorily "Get you to bed on th'instant" and Desdemona exclaims to Emilia "we must not now displease him." The submissive actions of Desdemona show her loyalty and obedience, which further highlights the view of women as tamed. Othello's control over Desdemona emphasizes her role as an angel in the play. Shakespeare uses Desdemona to illustrate the ... is submissive to no one in the play. Shakespeare uses Emilia to show that women cannot be classified as just good wives or strumpets. Emilia's nonconformist acts are a sign of true feminism in Shakespeare. Emil...

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