Although drama is an informative, entertaining and diverse genre, due to the conventions of the genre, it is impossible to read any text without drawing parallels between the current, and a previous reading of another text. I found this to be particularly true in my reading of this extract from William Shakespeare’s Act I Scene III of ‘Othello’, which was impacted by my understandin g of Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’. ‘Othello’ is a tragic drama which is set in the late sixteenth century in Venice, and narrates the demise of Othello as his loyalty is exploited by his closest friend, Iago. Similarly, ‘The Crucible’ is a tragic drama, although set in the early 1600s in the small new-england town of Salem, and narrates the demise of John Proctor and the town of Salem as it becomes overrun by the hysteria of the witch-hunts of the time. Through reading ‘The Crucible’ and ‘Othello’ we can see how this is true, as it us both a greater understanding of the genre of drama and of tragedy, as well as the characters, values, and themes in both plays.
Chikamatsu Vs. Shakespeare Chikamatsu Monzaemon’s tragedy, The Love Suicides at Soneszaki and Shakespeare’s tragedy, Romeo and Juliet share many similarities. Both incorporate emotion to captivate the audience, and both utilize music to enhance the performances. The plot of Shakespeare’s play is similar to Chikamatsu’s in that the lovers are struggling to be with one another. Yet, The Love Suicides at Sonseki will leave the audience with the sense of having witnessed an actual event instead of a puppet theater show. The puppet play is written in an understandable language, where as Shakespearean plays are difficult to understand.
In the end they won, and slowly but surely the African American’s trust in their country built. In the 19th century, segregation disabled African Americans from receiving recognition as citizens of the USA. During Green’s speech the unifying diction he uses, encourages his “brethren” to try to forget the past segregation, and too put hope into the future rebirth of this great nation. By
How do Iago and Cassio differ in Act 2 Scene 3? Shakespeare uses a number of techniques to convey to the reader the idea of trust. This idea stems from the concept of doubt and deceit, showing us that whom we may truly believe to be the ones trying to help us and be friendly to us in our time of need may in fact be the dishonest one after all. During Act 2 Scene 3, a lot is learnt about the characters of both Iago and Cassio; however these traits are discovered differently by the reader and by the characters, adding dramatic irony to the story. One of the ways in which the two characters are portrayed as different roots to how the other characters portray them, compared to how the reader may portray them.
From the beginning of the play, there is a building of tension amplified by the use of stage direction and music. This continues throughout and culminates in the final scene when the audience feels the sense of loss experienced by all the characters and empathises with Blanche's plight. The first thing one notices when reading Scene 11 is Williams' use of descriptive and metaphorical language to underline the tension between the protagonists, Stanley and Blanche. The description of Blanche's "tragic radiance in her red satin robe" alludes to her loss of innocence at Stanley's hands in Scene 10. In the 1940’s it would have been totally unacceptable to describe rape explicitly.
From the beginning of Cosi Nick and Lucy seem to shape Lewis’ views politically as well as his moral beliefs surrounding “free love.” Working with the patients changes Lewis’ outlook on fidelity and pulls him away from his friend’s mentalities. As a result Nick and Lucy attempt to pressure Lewis to go to “moratorium meetings,” to do a “piece of theatre that is meaningful such as Brecht” and to choose between “the funny farm” or their “radicalisation of the nation.”This highlights how Roy is not the only manipulator in the play. When Lucy questions Lewis’ priorities and his choice to do an opera about love, “an emotional indulgence for the privileged few,” Lewis highlights how “love and fidelity are important things.” His rejection of Nick and Lucy’s beliefs, further strengthens how their manipulations of Lewis have been ultimately unsuccessful. Therefore Nowra shows the audience how even though a person may try to manipulate other characters in Cosi depending on the matter they are passionate about, it may not always
I am here to talk to you today about the death of Romeo and Juliet, and who is to blame for the scandalous death the suspects are Friar Lawrence or Juliet’s nurse. I believe it is Friar Lawrence to blame and I will explain why he is to blame for their deaths throughout this speech. Firstly Friar Lawrence had given Juliet a poison only to stimulate an extreme coma and, to make her breathing and heartbeat slow down. This was chosen to be done therefore a heartbeat can’t be detected but on the other hand Friar Lawrence acted thoughtless, selfish and shockingly. This was a risk that he had given Juliet the sleep like death poison that he had taken a risk.
The audience sees this play as a play filled with verbal irony, dramatic irony, however it is most... Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 5 Act 3 Scene 5 is a crucial factor in the entire play as it symbolizes the change which takes place in so many relationships. It is the last time Romeo and Julie see each other alive. This is the scene in which the death of
The Turkish fleet is coming to Cyprus. Duke tells Othello he must go to Cyprus to defend against the turks. Brabantio presents his case against Othello claiming he used witchcraft or potions to win Desdemona. Othello offers to tell his tale of how they fell in love, while they send for her to tell her version. Desdamona arrives and confirms that she fell in love with him.
Williams also investigates the theme of loss within the play. Throughout the play, Williams also explores the themes of light and dark, masculine and feminine conflict which are key character issues throughout. Another key theme is that of ‘Old South’, and its decline. Williams uses detailed, narrative stage directions, characterisation and the use of fantasy to heighten the climax in tension of the conclusion, and has the effect of evoking sympathy within the audience towards Blanche. In this conclusion, Williams gathers all of the characters together in a strong male female divide, with the men playing poker and the women attending to Blanche’s final preparations.