Topic: Is Beowulf the same kind of hero in Grendel as he was in the original poem? How is he the same? How is he different? In the epic poem, Beowulf, there is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the hero of the story is the brave warrior, Beowulf. Beowulf and his men came all the way from Sweden to Denmark to destroy the devilish creature know as Grendel.
Like Hamlet, Fortinbras’ father was also killed, and his uncle took over the throne. Now, both countries have a prince who fell as if they were stripped from the crown. Fortinbras, unlike Hamlet, plays an active role in Norway’s government. In Act IV Fortinbras leads an army into Poland to take back what is rightfully his. However, in truth this was a plot of revenge for his father who was
The two guards, whose daggers and persons screamed a story which couldn’t be justified, were slaughtered where they stood. Out of pure fury and passion for our beloved leader and king, Macbeth honored our kingdom by once again showing his devotion and service in the Scottish name. Our Thane had always professed a prominent amount of respect for his friend Duncan; however, it becomes pertinent to wonder if the royal guards had enough motive and reason to commit the deed. “What good would it have down those men to kill Duncan?” Inquires Ross, a nobleman of Scotland. “They were paid to betray their master.
He is a merciless king who kills all in his path to the throne of Scotland; this ambition leads to unnecessary violence towards others. At the beginning of the play, Macbeth is a courageous, battle proven hero. During the opening scenes of the play, the audience has no idea that such a change of character could happen. Macbeth is convinced into his first murder, being King Duncan, by his wife, Lady Macbeth. The devil, or the evil spirits, take up many disguises, one of which is through Lady Macbeth.
How did william gain control of England and wales by 1100? When Edward the Confessor died in 1066, he left a disputed succession. The throne was seized by his leading aristocrat, Harold Godwinson, who was rapidly crowned. Almost immediately, Harold faced two invasions - one from the king of Norway, Harald Hardrada, who was supported by Harold Godwinson's brother Tostig, and the other from William, Duke of Normandy. Harold defeated the Norwegian invasion at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in September 1066, but he was defeated and killed shortly afterwards at the Battle of Hastings, on 14 October in the same year.
Then the noble Scotsman spoke of Macbeth's equally heroic struggles against invading Norwegians under the leadership of King Sweno and rebellious Scotsmen through the collaboration of the Thane of Cawdor. In both cases, Macbeth singlehandedly turned the course of battle from overwhelming odds against victory to surefire avoidance of defeat. The inciting incident occurs as Act 2, Scene 2 of Macbeth is a particularily important part of the entire play, because it can be argued as one of the “inciting incidents” that propells the plot forward. The famous story of Macbeth would not continue if this scene had not taken place. Act 2, Scene 2 is important because Macbeth kills King Duncan to claim the royal status of Cawdor.
" " " " " " Opposing Laws: A Study of Sophocles’ Antigone " In Sophocles’ play, Antigone, we see a struggle between two brothers deaths. According to Antigone, because human beings are forced to make difficult decisions between opposing laws; divine law becomes the most valuable. Yet the issue of the play goes beyond that conflict and touches the universal conditions of suffering, religion, and loyalty to family." " " In the early stages of the Prologue (1-84), Antigone shows devotion to her family through the burial of her brother. According to Antigone’s own speech:" " " …Creon buried our brother Eteocles with military honors, gave him a " " soldier’s funeral, and it was right that should: but Polyneices,
Act One Reading Questions: Answers 1. “From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.” 2. In the line "A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life", Shakespeare informs his audience that the death of these young lovers was from fate. 3. The death of the Romeo and Juliet helps end the feud between the Capulet’s and the Montague’s.
Out I say..” “The queen my lord, is dead.” Sick from guilt and died Loyalty “For Brave Macbeth-well he deserves that name” captain “O valiant cousin, worthy gentleman” Duncan talk about malcolm “Fit to govern? No, not to live. O nation miserable!...” macduff loyalty to malcolm Deception ‘Look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent under it’ “Against those honours deep and broad… your majesty loads our house” “this castle hath a pleasant seat…” ironic since duncan gonna
Macduff has gone to England to raise an army and aid Malcolm in unseating Macbeth. "I have no words; My voice is in my sword, thou bloodier villain than terms can give thee out!" (Act 5, scene 8, line 7) Devastated by the death of his wife and child, Macduff seeks retribution in slaying Macbeth. "Behold where stands the usurper's cursed head" (Act 5, scene 8, line 55). Once Macbeth has been slain his severed head becomes a symbol of freedom for Scotland.