‘Comedy involves men of middling estate; its perils are small scale, its outcomes peaceful’. To what extent do you agree with this definition of comedy in relation to Much Ado about Nothing*? Shakespeare’s Much Ado about Nothing is one of the most popular comedies in history, selling out Shakespearean theatres until their closure in 1642. The comedy is thought to be written in 1598 and is often described as a ‘problem play’ meaning it shares tendencies with that of a tragedy. Of course MAAN follows Shakespeare’s traditional comedy structure but modern critics have their own agenda that a comedy, being such a complex genre, should conform to.
Without Shakespeare, a conversation between friends may not be the same. The phrases that appear in everyday conversation such as, “break the ice” and “heart of gold” would not be at our disposal if it were not for the literary genius of Shakespeare. The website, http://www.pathguy.com/shakeswo.htm, contains an ample list of phrases and terms invented by Shakespeare. He coined countless terms, such as the much over-used “swag” and the always hilarious knock-knock joke. Many parts of the English language derived from the writings of Shakespeare.
Rhetorical Analysis of Marc Antony’s Speech Shakespeare wrote many great plays in his time, one of which being the story of Julius Caesar. Although Caesar was popularly known as a war general and tyrant, Shakespeare shows us a different side of this great man through the speech of Marc Antony. Not only does Marc Antony appeal to the citizen present in the play, but he brings forth an empathetic view point from those reading or watching the play, as well. Marc Antony’s speech was one of great emotion and passion, used to persuade the crowds and the observers of the play that Caesar was not a horrible man. In the play, Marc Antony is speaking to the common folks of Rome, whose opinions change as quickly as the Tucson weather.
He was a transitional musician between the classical and the romantic periods and therefore his music was a distinct split from the past. His compositions were different and cutting edge. Love the Way you Lie, was written by three different people. The Chorus, sung by Rihanna, was co-written by Alex da Kid, an English songwriter and producer, and Skylar Grey, a young female musician; the words of the verses were written by Eminem, a successful rapper. This song combines traditional pop music with that of hip-hop, a style that became popular in the eighties in the African American community and is characterized by poetry performed in time to a distinct beat.
References to his peers are systematic in this second album, both in lyrics and productions, which borrowed from Public Enemy('Remedy'), Schooly D ('Compton') and Dr. Dre (Da shit '). The album is filled with vengeful arrogance like in the single 'It's okay (One Blood)' The Game is not dead, long live The Game, "King of LA". He believed so strongly that he was one of the most important voices of contemporary rap, he ended up becoming. one piece will be a turning point to the album: 'Doctor's Advocate'. Game talks about his mentor Dr. Dre , while Busta Rhymes is trying somehow to tell him that it's key.
Quote: “ All the world’s stage.” This quote is stated in the book, “ As You Like It.” This quote was quoted by, one of the world famous poet, Shakespeare. This quote contains powerful message. I picked this quote because the message it contains doesn’t apply only to me, but every teenager like me. This quote could mean many things in general. Just remember that people are entitled to their opinion, so this quote could mean different to other people.
“In what ways does Shakespeare use the conventions of comedy in Act 1?” During ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, Shakespeare uses vital conventions of comedy such as; light humorous tones, multiple plots with twists and turns and finally love overcoming obstacles. The use of these conventions allows Shakespeare to establish an entertaining and successful comedy. A common comic convention is the use of a light, humorous tone. Within ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ there is a clear variety of humorous tones, for instance, during Act 1, Bottom and Quince are discussing the play they wish to perform for Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding. Shakepeare’s use of the name “Bottom” adds humour and irony to the play, whilst ensuring the audience doesn’t take him too seriously.
Conclusion a) Prominent writer b) A genius c) No history d) Relevance of his works Shakespeare William Shakespeare is a renown writer who is remembered for his great oratory and writing genius (Ngulu 12). Indeed, his works has been shrouded in mystery as many people wonder whether he wrote all the lays and drama, or whether several authors were responsible for the write-ups. This controversy has led to many theories about the authorship of all the works attributed to Shakespeare. Many people argue that if indeed Shakespeare were the one who wrote all the works that bear his name, he would have written
Reality of Good vs. Evil in Shakespeare’s The Tempest William Shakespeare is known for including numerous types of themes and implausible ideas within his trendy and well liked poetry and plays. Often, Shakespeare composes his works in a fashion which presents easy to understand words and phrases, as in his most popular tragedy, Hamlet. In addition, many of Shakespeare’s plays and poems are descriptive of love and affection. However, not all of Shakespeare's works are romantic comedies or heartfelt sonnets.
Every individual has his or her personal likes and dislikes in literature. For some, William Shakespeare is a godsend to the literary world and the Adam of the modern-day English language. For others, he is no more than the devil in Elizabethan dress. One thing that cannot be disputed about him, however, was his was his ability to develop round, multidimensional characters within his plays. It doesn’t matter if we have in mind the villainous Iago, the love struck Romeo, or the treacherous wife of Macbeth.