‘Connections enrich understanding in the pair of texts studied’. To what extent is this made evident in the pair of texts you have studied? Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of King Richard lll thought to be published in 1591 and Al Pacino’s Looking for Richard released in 1996 are a direct reflection of the contexts in which they were created, “the text is just a means of expressing what is behind the text”. The texts therefore could not be more different, although it is through the connections in the texts that the responder gains a heightened awareness of the values underpinning the text. Shakespeare’s text is a reflection of the theocratic worldview, that God sanctions all sin.
By creating connections between texts the reader is provided with insight into the theme of power and in particular the pursuit of power. The evil protagonist, Richard, plots the deaths of those that stand in his way; his older brother Clarence and his two child nephews. His pursuit of power is so strong that he is free from moral limitations and so can commit these murders. Richard sends Clarence to the tower under the impression that he will be safe, however Richard sends two murderers to the tower to kill him. “Go, tread the path that thou shall
“Hamlet” by William Shakespeare has become an object of literary analysis until today since the very first publication of it. Hamlet’s hesitations over fulfilling the task of revenging on his father’s murderer that is assigned to him remains one of the most mysterious and controversial issues in Shakespeare’s play. Literacy critics gradually come to realize the psychoanalytical implications of Hamlet’s relationships with the world. Psychoanalytic theories and concepts have the possibility of helping readers’ understanding of Hamlet, his character and meaning. The application and reflection of Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theories in Hamlet’s character can be found in his works easily.
Caliban is like the Evil Angel. Early in the play, he incites Prospero to seek revenge on Alonso for his part in the conspiracy to usurp his title. As the play progresses, Caliban becomes more like Mephistophilis. It becomes apparent Caliban is used as a slave by Prospero, just as after Faustus makes his deal with Lucifer, Mephistophilis fulfills all of Faustus' wishes, whims, and desires. Wagner could be the foundation for
Although both texts vary in context, they still posses the resemblance in relation towards the messages and themes conveyed. Shakespeare and Junger both examine the principles of social hierarchy through different contexts and mediums in ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ and ‘10 Things I Hate About You’. Shakespeare’s Elizabethan play ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ highlights the crucial convention of social hierarchy which is dependent on nobility and economic stability in order to determine the social roles and social orders for each individual in the Elizabethan context. Shakespeare verifies social roles and social order through the use of dramatic irony as Lucentio disguises himself as a middle class tutor stating ‘...let me be a slave, to achieve that maid...’, so that he is able to woo Bianca, although later he conforms to his original upper class rank in order to ultimate his marriage with her. Shakespeare draws attention to the confining rigidity of social roles in
By comparing their approaches to such ideas, however, it is evident that context affects meaning in complex ways, as both Frankenstein and Blade Runner reflect the values and anxieties of their times. The change in value of the pursuit of knowledge, and the moral ramifications as a result of the creators Victor and Tyrell, are examined in both Frankenstein and Blade Runner through the differing contexts of the authors. Shelley explores the morality of Victor’s pursuit of omnipotence highlighted through his reflection “lost all soul and sensation but for this one pursuit”. The juxtaposition of “all” and “one” emphasises
Hamlet explores the universal concerns of humanity with the utilisation of symbolism and metaphors to emphasise hardship from an eloquent, divergent perspective. Simultaneously, the application of allusions (and biblical allusions) reinforces human adversity from a context-driven perspective. Furthermore, Shakespeare’s exploitation of soliloquys within the play provides the audience with an understanding of characters’ feelings and emotions, which further exacerbates readers’ superficial knowledge. The play hamlet elucidates contextual concerns of human adversity in the Renaissance through
William Shakespeare’s King Lear and Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex are two classic pieces of literature that are worth studying. This essay will discuss how free will and destiny function in the two plays. First, the plays will be introduced and analyzed separately to provide a basis for contrast and comparison. Once the foundation is established, more advanced ideas will be discussed, such as the concept of evil and literal and figurative sight. Oedipus Rex will be discussed first.
Moseley focuses on Shakespeare's source adaptations as well as his development of the play's characters, demonstrating the ways in which the audience is led toward sympathy for Richard, despite his failures and faults. While critics such as Moseley concentrate on Richard's personal tragedy, John Palmer (1961) complains that too often, the play is seen solely in terms of Richard as a private individual. Palmer maintains that Richard's actions should be viewed
John Sterrett Mrs. Susser pd. 4 Literary Analysis Essay A recurring trait throughout many of Shakespeare’s plays is the idea of one character that shines light upon the flaws of another character. The character that shows the flaw of the other character is known as a foil. Shakespeare would use foils not only to emphasize someone’s characteristics, but also to help illustrate the play’s overall meaning. For example in Macbeth, Macduff’s loyalty was used to emphasize Macbeth’s disloyalty to the king.