Pacino, however, contends with a time where it is increasingly becoming the norm, but still contends with a society that can be considered moral devoid in some manners, and thus the importance of spirituality and thought is evident in both. Pacino is able to effectively portray Shakespeare’s core values in a manner that is able to best serve his context, and the values he aims to present. Within Elizabethan times, power was a hereditary property, not based upon skill, but upon heritage, but still kept in check by the great chain of being. Shakespeare’s Richard usurps this natural order, and thus brings tyranny and corruption upon the Kingdom. From the outset, Richard makes his evil intent clear, noting cynically and declaratively “Since I cannot prove a lover … I am determined to prove a villain,” revealing that power itself has not corrupted him, but the desire for it.
He was put into the position of King. As good leader, you must have solid principals to fall back on in times of stress. He made sure his word was law. When Sentry came into the play, he said that someone had been buried Polynieces. Creon was outraged.
He goes to say, “At length I would be avenged; this was a point definitely settle – but the very definitiveness with which it was resolved precluded the idea of risk” (727). Although Montresor is vengeful he doesn’t want to lose anything in the act. For example, he says, “I must not only punish, but punish with impunity (727). A big part of the story is made up of Montresor’s vengeance of Fortunato, avoiding impunity, and successfully killing Fortunato. The second characteristic that describes the narrator is that he is observant.
Blood has multifarious meanings while our main character Macbeth is an abyss of varying representations. At inauguration bloodshed and Macbeth seem honorable, as we proceed they represent treachery, and eventually blood becomes the inexterminable token of Macbeth’s guilt. Honorable bloodshed seems almost a perfect paradox, yet it retains its value in the world of contention and war. The bleeding soldier is simply a heroic symbol of honor in himself. To validate this point the soldier is basically being interrogated even though he is weakened by blood lost he continues to tell his story of hope and valiance, all the while needing attendance.
The main form of deception that most readers would look to, would be Viola’s physical disguise as a male ’Cesario’, which is extremely pivotal to the main plot that contributes to the comedy side to the play. ‘Disguise what I am’. Here she addresses the captain and tells him to disguise her current appearance. Later it becomes evident that the fluctuation in attitude to the double role imposed on the character of viola ends up benefiting the storyline as she wins the trust of Orsino. Moreover by taking on the role of a male she would have more liberty in the patriarchal society.
. . because your name speaks for itself.” Throughout Romeo and Juliet, Tybalt continuously thinks his aggressive behavior is justified because he wants to protect the Capulet family name and honor. Tybalt’s actions have tarnished the Capulet family name not because of the Montagues, but rather, because of his own immoral, vindictive hatred, which make him the archetypal character of villain.
The Power of a Letter “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you”. Quoting Jesus Christ, this is one of the great lines delivered from the great Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter to Birmingham”. It is a great guide for people to live their lives by, killing others with kindness in the face of adversity and never stooping to their level. Dr. King lived his life this way; he was such a brilliant man and as much as he had every reason to write this letter attacking the clergy, he instead brilliantly put together a masterpiece with powerful use of pathos, ethos and logos. He creates such a polite, apologetic and friendly tone that is beautifully tangled with passive aggressive attacks and criticism.
We always make decisions without knowing the exact outcome of what we do, despite whether our intent is good or evil. In the play, Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, he develops the idea that an individual’s good intentions can have devastating results. This idea is developed through the characters Romeo, Friar Laurence, Juliet, and Mercutio. In the scene where Mercutio and Tybalt were fighting, Romeo intervenes and ends up losing Mercutio the match, costing his life. “I thought all for the best.”(Act 3, Scene 1, line 99) Romeo had the best intentions however; best intentions in Shakespeare’s plays always have a negative impact.
Incidentally, he refers to Juliet’s life as “honey”, and that it was sucked from her breath. Therefore, it is not unnatural to assume that Juliet lived a good, friendly, and warm life. Love and death are a crucial part to the story as they provide a deeper meaning and understanding of it. Without images of light and dark as well as love and death, Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” would not have achieved the rightly deserved praise it has today. Consequently, the story would be dry and less lively, and some important connections and meanings could not be made.
He is reverent and somber at times, and at others, full of fiery determination. Throughout the presentation, however, Bush stands resolute. He continually stresses the point of needing to "bring our enemies to justice, or bring justice to our enemies..." which fits in with his urgently imperative tone. He makes known the great import of acting now, and makes it evident that over thinking and delay will bring failure to the country's quest for vengeance. George W. Bush's use of rhetorical strategies is admirable, regardless of whether one agrees or disagrees with his politics.