Iago also say’s “My lord, you know I love you” which juxtaposes his previous quote “I hate the moor”. He claims a reputation for honesty, yet he invents elaborate lies in order to exploit and manipulate other people. “I am not what I am” is one of the most famous and ingenious quotes said by Iago. Here the theme of appearance vs. reality is shown. This quote is reminiscent of a quote in the bible “I am what I am” which is said by God.
Throughout Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', one of the main themes is conflict and conflict gradually escalates as the play reaches its tragic climax. From the start of the play, in the prologue, we are told of the futility of conflict as suggested by ‘ancient grudge’. The word 'ancient' suggests that the 'grudge' started long ago, meaning the real reason for it is long since forgotten, and therefore, the 'grudge' is petty though the resulting conflict is not. Additionally, the word 'grudge' suggests the consequences of the conflict are long lasting. We are also told how contagious conflict and the 'ancient grudge' can be, ‘civil blood makes civil hands unclean’.
However, the most incredible of all these passages is found in Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 164-177, where Macbeth contemplates his inner thoughts to himself. Here, Macbeth speaks to time, providing the audience with a more in depth image of its importance. Also, Macbeth’s diction is short and fierce, further pushing the play’s theme of insanity slowly taking over Macbeth’s mind. Lastly, the passage faultlessly illustrates Macbeth’s fatal flaw of ambition slowly ruining his inner being. With these things taken into account, it will be effortless for one to show just how lovely this passage is
It was fate that brought these two opposite people together. Two people from two big prominent families who hate one another for some ancient and unknown reason were brought together by fate, but also by irony. Shakespeare could have told an easy love story, but it had to be one with an extreme paradox – love through hatred. Fate, dramatic irony and the visions that he kept giving to his audience, all showed that the two opposites were destined for each other no matter what the practical approach might have been. Juliet says “My only love sprung from my only hate” (1.5.52).
It Has Been Argued That Scene 10 is The Tragic Climax, to What Extent do You Agree With This Statement? Whilst Scene 10 of A Streetcar Named Desire is the physical climax of the play, it is clear from the language used in the book and the emotions of the characters in scene 11 coupled with Blanche's "faintly hysterical vivacity", that scene 10 is not the tragic climax. For, it is during scene 11 that the audience feels most "pity and fear" both for Blanche and the other protagonists of the play and therefore, according to Aristotle, is a perfect example of tragedy. Williams breaks the book down into several key parts which build up the audience's pity for Blanche and ultimately lead to a total catharsis of emotion from them in Scene 11. From the beginning of the play, there is a building of tension amplified by the use of stage direction and music.
Lady Macbeth succumbs to her overwhelming thoughts and is crushed alive by guilt. Macbeth’s ambition is shown through a soliloquy in Act 1 Scene 7. “Vaulting ambition, which overleaps itself, and falls on th’other.” Macbeth himself is stating that he is acting purely on ambition and that everything else on the way is collateral damage. Macbeth displays how unchecked ambition, without any moral conscience, can never be achieved without tapping into the dark sides of oneself. It is like a barbaric monster that will destroy anyone
Throughout Macbeth, Shakespeare shocks audiences with violent language, the supernatural witches and evilness. The nature of evil, in the context of this question, means ‘profoundly immoral and wicked’ which is true to most of the play especially after King Duncan’s murder. The nature of ambition in this context portends ‘a strong desire to achieve successes’. Based on these definitions, I agree with said view of this play to some extent. Evil is first inferred in Macbeth when we first meet the Weyward Sisters (witches) and they cantillate something: ‘Fair is foul and foul is fair.’ This juxtaposition of words indicates an unnatural feel which creates the feel of imminent evil from a possibly supernatural perpetrator.
The Motivation of Iago William Shakespeare’s Othello is a story based on betrayal, jealousy, hate and revenge. The villain in the play, Iago, is said to be one of Shakespeare’s most evil characters. On a search for power, nothing is going to stand in his way. His actions throughout the play are a direct result of his trying to attain what he believes is rightfully his. Iago’s mean and insensitive manipulation is geared towards the innocent and ends up causing the destruction of Roderigo, Cassio, Desdemona, Emilia, and Othello.
The prophets arrived to rescue Israel and point to messianic redemption: “Every prophet only prophesied for the days of the Messiah and the penitent” (Ber.34b). Note the Rabbinic implication of repentance and atonement in this wonderful statement. Prophetic writings ended with Malachi who ushered in the Messiah and His
Macbeth’s character shows both qualities of good and evil. What do you think Shakespeare is saying about the possibility for such different qualities in humans? Intro: Introduce topic * What is Shakespeare trying to say about the different qualities in humans * Different sides to humans – good and bad sides, various triggers to each sides, power brought the evil side out of Macbeth * Such desire and hope for power can be dangerous – Macbeth did everything that was necessary in order for him to become king * When in doubt, vulnerable to others opinion - Lady Macbeth took advantage of Macbeths confusion and doubt and made it clear to him that killing Duncan was the “right” thing to do. * Link to next paragraph Para 1: Different sides to humans * Humans both have good and evil qualities within them, its just the matter of which is the more dominant feeling of the two. * Often certain things trigger specific human behavior, for example, Macbeth’s reaction to the witch’s predictions triggered instant doubt, and left him vulnerable to his wife influence.