... fortune does the thicklips owe If he can carry't thus" (I.I. 63-37). Rodrigo is a rich man in loved with Desdemona, he is always sending gifts through Iago to Desdemona but despites of all his efforts he could not spike Desdemona's attention. He blames Othello for this and even makes racial slurs toward the Moor. Roderigo's jealousy toward Desdemona's love for Othello was ... so blindly that ultimately lead to his death. Lastly, Bianca was also a character affected by jealousy, after finding Desdemona's handkerchief, she accused Cassio of infidelity. "Let the devil and his dam ... not ...

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... the text is vague and open-ended with regards to this secondary character, the context of the body of works outlines a more concrete characterization. Volumnia is silent in the end for the same reason that other characters written by Shakespeare are silent, overwhelming emotions. The inability to communicate emotion is a theme that is present through out all of Shakespeare's work and Coriolanus is not an exception. Volumnia ... 's shortcomings as a mother and communicator of love relate directly to the text of King Lear, and provide more than enough context to justify the staging of this...

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... quot; Shakespeare does not make time a prominent aspect of the play and has avoided referencing it all together until this ending point. With the inclusion of these terms the audience is aware that the play is now rapidly coming to a close, and the reader is now feeling a expeditious build up for the ultimate conclusion. A change in character is highlighted in Macbeth, with his reaction ... can be obviously seen. The basis of religion is to follow in God's steps and follow into the everlasting light, (heaven). Macbeth firmly believes that there is no hope for anyone because we are all si...

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... see the film. His presence adds a little twist to the storyline, but ultimately seems to represent the age-old cliché of good triumphing over evil. The original play did not have Bianca's suitors actually paying someone to woo Katherine, however this payment could be thought to represent Katherine's dowry to Petruchio. Bianca's character seems to stay much more true to the original. She is popular, beautiful, and although ... About You provides the audience with a much less damaging view of women than does Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. The original play gives a direct message ...

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... in many various forms, namely, familial or kinship love, fraternal or brotherly love, sexual love, romantic and true love, and healing love. All of the characters exhibit at least one of these as the story progresses. Familial love can be applied to both the two main protagonists and their parents. It is seen early in the play when we see the Montague family concerned ... wedding, Shakespeare makes it clear that their love is clearly different. They could have both chosen to sleep together without the blessing of marriage in front of God and the Church however they choose to do so makin...

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... Prince Harry, the Prince of Whales, to exemplify the process of character transformation. Many consider Prince Harry, also known as Hal, a renegade of the Court and one who avoids his public responsibilities at all costs. His frequenting of the Boar's Head Tavern and keeping company with men of questionable character causes his father, King Henry, serious concerns, since Hal is heir to the throne. The Princes" character transformation unfolds in three ... distinct stages. The first stage of his transformation is when the Prince comes to the realization that his rebellious conduct must e...

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... see the film. His presence adds a little twist to the storyline, but ultimately seems to represent the age-old cliché of good triumphing over evil. The original play did not have Bianca's suitors actually paying someone to woo Katherine, however this payment could be thought to represent Katherine's dowry to Petruchio. Bianca's character seems to stay much more true to the original. She is popular, beautiful, and although ... About You provides the audience with a much less damaging view of women than does Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. The original play gives a direct message ...

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... Bianca was not at all like what Lucentio had dreamed her up to be. It is this failure to realize the difference between appearance and reality that lead to the 'downfall' of both characters because none of their lover live up to the expectations they had meticuously created. Just as the misconception of love is used as a catalyst to reveal the deeper theme of the difference between appearance ... and reality, both authors use money as a catalyst to reveal the inner theme of power and corruption of the wealthy. Shakespeare introduces us to to the character of Christopher Sly ... opinion...

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... arises. It appears that Claudius is king by virtue of Gods wishes when in reality he became king irreligiously. The links between the theme of appearance and reality and Claudius are numerous and proved to be essential when portraying the stealth and wiliness of his character. The theme of public appearance and inner reality casts a doubt over all things. The theme also plays a crucial role during arguably ... the defining scene of Claudius's character - act 3 scene 3. This is the scene in which Claudius ... ...

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... traits, showing the inter-changeable nature of gender. Shakespeare shows how gender can be distorted by the outside elements of language, and appearance. These are most frequently exploited by the character of Viola, during her cross-dressing as a eunuch, and subsequent inability to tell Orsino of her love for him. He reflects the complexities of human nature and identity by showing ... contradictions in the genders of many characters, especially that of Feste. Shakespeare presents gender in ... using the audience's responses to present the illogical defining characteristics of a respect...

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... well and calm with skill and authority, "Now, by heaven, / My blood begins my safer guides to rule, / And passion, having my best judgement collide / Assays to lead the way" (Act 2, Scene 3, lines 207-210). This juxtaposes the character of Iago, as he degrades lower and lower to bring down such an honest and gracious man such as Othello. He plots against him in the ... not that "kind and honest" after all. Due to the exotic difference of Othello compared to the rest, he is centralised in the play and receives more attention when in fact, the main instigating character is Iago. The fact ...

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... out a performance on the streets. Bottom is thoroughly embarrassed and becomes the laughing stock among all the people on the streets. This humiliation and self-conscious manner does not fit with Shakespeare's portrayal of Bottom. Another strange addition to the play is the character of Bottom's wife. This shrewish woman judgmentally watches Bottom as he performs on the streets and ... in the original play. Hence, it is safe to say that the addition of Bottom's wife seems to be unnecessary. On a broader level, Hoffman, in his adaptation creates an angst-ridden Bottom whose character do...

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... time serves wherein you may redeem Your banish'd honours and restore yourselves Into the good thoughts of the world again, Revenge the jeering and disdain'd contempt Of this proud king, who studies day and night To answer all the debt he owes to you Even with the bloody payment of your deaths: Therefore, I say " (I.3.180-187) This is a typical "hot-headed- response from the ardent ... his crown and kingdom. Lastly Hal presents to us the most satisfying performance of honor. At the start of the play we see Hal and Falstaff play in a witty repartee at the tavern. Knowing that he is the he...

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... When Prospero recounts her story, we see that she is an independent woman who maintains her power even after having had sex. However, Prospero's distaste is unmistakeable; when referring to her, he uses her name and the words "damned witch" and "hag" interchangeably. As Kristina Trajanovska comments in Patriarchy, Misogyny and Pornoglossia in Shakespeare's ... discussion on balancing control and power with his wife, goes to show his ineptitude in serious matters. 

Sycorax is perhaps the most victimised woman in power, her absence being the telling argument of her oppression. Taking ...

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... come from doing so. In "Hamlet", Shakespeare actively rejects this expected plot line and focuses instead on Hamlet's delay and struggle to take action, as opposed to the actual act of vengeance. The character of Hamlet does not conform to the usual blood-thirsty protagonist who will stop at nothing until his desperate need for revenge is satisfied, as is expected by the ... expectations are constantly disrupted by Shakespeare throughout the play, as it takes on a new form of the revenge genre. Hamlets procrastination is ultimately the reason for the plays main tragedies, not his act of v...

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... Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth open to introductions or to scenes in which the principal character is directly involved. This is very different for Hamlet, and this perhaps reflects the character of Hamlet himself, and the way in which he attempts to find his own sense of direction from confusion. The opening scene acts as a form of miniature play, which introduces many of the questions and issues that will ... be dealt with through the progression of the play. For example, is the ghost Hamlet's father, what ... is hinted at here, almost a forewarning of what is to come. These factors co...

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... . He portrays this through Iago, who utilizes his own strengths and cunning wits to paradoxically exploit the weaknesses of others, especially Othello who is susceptible because of his own feelings of inadequacy and alienation. He destroys his victims from the inside, under the guise of friendship and in a sense is the main character of the play, as if there is no Iago there is no story. He ... life, I must show out a flag and sign of love, which is indeed but a sign" (1.1.155-158). With the culmination of these two statements, the audience realizes that Iago is two-faced character, "I a...

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... also directed a version, casting himself, but was not as successful as Zeffirelli in restoring this magic and bringing life to the character Hamlet. Zeffirelli was able to do justice to Shakespeare's play using several media elements like set and lighting design, costumes, direction, choice of actors and their acting in firstly the nunnery scene, then in the chamber scene and lastly in the final scene ... looses her mind as the love of her life turns out to be the murderer of her beloved father. In Zeffirelli's version, Helena Bonham-Carter plays the part of Ophelia, while Kate Winslet ...

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... reveal a lot about Hamlet they contain all the major themes, including death, suicide, suffering, action and the emptiness of existence. In these soliloquies Shakespeare uses beautiful almost poetic language and reveals the depth of Hamlet's thoughts. Soliloquies are a useful tool for a writer as it allows them to develop the character and reveal more about the character's inner turmoil. This tool is particularly ... grave did not go with true-love showers". His revulsion is so intense he thinks of suicide. Hamlet comes across as a very emotional and unstable character. He is clearly n...

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... love juice onto Titania's eyes while she is asleep, causing her to madly dote upon the next live creature that she sees, and, due to Puck's achievement, this happens to be Nick Bottom, in the form of an ass. Nick Bottom, the amusing weaver, who shows an interesting view of love, is another character that represents chaotic love. Bottom and Titania share the shortest time together ... , "Then fate o'errules..."" Could this mean he believes in true love? In all likelihood, this is probably true as in the beginning of the play Puck falls for one of Titania's fairies, "A merrier hour was nev...

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... Macbeth "the embodiment of evil- just because she is a dominant character. I believe that the character of Lady Macbeth is not the embodiment of evil, but there are many reasons people believe that she is which must be considered. The first encounter we have with Lady Macbeth is when she is reading her husband's letter about the witches' prophecies, and then her reaction to the letter: "do ... admits in her speech as much, that she has: "passage to remorse-, so she knows her weaknesses, and must have assistance to rid her of them. If she were the embodiment of evil, she would need no he...

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... character is that of a weak soul whose emotions dominate him, driving his rash actions and behaviour in his need to separate right from wrong. This is evident in Act 1, in which Hamlet's love and passion for his father naturally positions him to be inferior to King Hamlet's apparition. Consequently, these powerful sentiments compel Hamlet to soliloquise that he will "wipe away all ... corrupt world is sustained throughout the play, enhancing Shakespeare's commentary on the deception and corruption present in the world, and the confusion this causes, which speaks to all contexts. The use...

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... so he does not no how it feels. "He jests at scars that have never felt a wound". This informs the audience about Mercutio's character, that he has no time for love or more likely he is scared of love. This is a contrast with Romeo who needs love. We can tell this by how he wallows in his self pity and how he ... , " What's in a name? That we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet". This means that whatever you call a rose it is still going to smell good. This is factual imagery, which contrasts with Romeo's imagery. "Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven". There is a co...

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... drama would have seemed unrealistic and inaccessible. Discuss. Shakespeare's superhuman characters Antony and Cleopatra would have been accessible to any audience through time, but they would not necessarily have the ability to relate to them as superhuman. Cleopatra is a tempestuous character of infinite variety but also "no more but e"en a woman." This is a play in which human figures are ... attributes. A Shakespearean, as to a modern audience, can relate to the psychologies of Antony and Cleopatra through human emotions, which are interlinked, with a moral sense of duty and social or...

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... famous speech: She wins her husband's wager but the speech bespeaks a generosity of spirit beyond the call of two hundred crowns "(Nevo, Shakespeare for Students, 358). This leads to the idea that Katharina could have been a kind, gentle, loving person all along, yet her circumstances brought out in her the characteristic of disagreeableness. It could be thought that Petruchio tamed Katharina by out-witting her ... message for the play, it does not appear that Petruchio has succeeded in taming Katharina. For Katharina to be fully "tamed", she would have had to undergo a complete change ...

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