ALLUSIONS IN FAHRENHEIT 451 Literary allusions often are used to relate a novel to various other pieces of literary work. Ray Bradbury used a multitude of literary allusions to enrich the plotline of Fahrenheit 451. These references provided subtle hints of depth in the novel to the reader. Some allusions helped the novel by adding to the plot, providing a relatable experience to the reader, referencing familiar stories and fables, and giving characters and settings that special something called an “it factor” that the reader could find special. Some allusions, however, were harmful to the plot or to the reader, most often by confusing the reader if they did not know the context of the original quotation.
“Macbeth Essay” In Macbeth, a play written by William Shakespeare, the use of motif is extremely prevalent and not only adds depth to the play itself but also teach valuable lessons about life, the world, morality and humanity. A motif, a recurring idea, phrase, object, situation, or symbol that possesses a deeper meaning, is commonly used to illuminate and unify a written piece. Among the many motifs included by Shakespeare, two significant and valuable motifs are the “unclean hands” and the “sleep no more” motifs. These two motifs present the theme of guilt, the driving force behind Macbeth’s actions and ultimately the driving force of the play following King Duncan’s death. The recurrent “unclean hands” motif establishes the torturous and debilitating feeling of guilt that stains ones soul and conscience after having committed an evil act.
Ancient Myths of the Arabians vs. the Cherokee Culture Should people believe in ancient stories of mythology? Many believe in science and the natural forces, not gods or goddesses. Mythology is part of every culture each with long-established stories of the creation of the world and how everything in it came to be. Arabian and Cherokee mythological beliefs, although handed down orally through the years, are vastly different. Arabians have their strong beliefs in the more traditional mythological ways of gods and goddesses, whereas the Cherokee put their beliefs in the land and animals.
Imagery in Fiction Writing Authors often use imagery as a powerful tool for describing and delivering their main point in fiction writing. Imagery can hint at an underlying meaning, let the reader know character traits, describe the setting, and has a host of other uses. As such it is one of the most important literary devices. Two excellent examples of how to use imagery properly are Kate Chopin’s “Desiree’s Baby” and Raymond Carver’s “Cathedral”. In both of these stories the authors use imagery to help drive home their main points, although in a somewhat different manner.
In literature, writers use visual devices to enhance the meaning of their narrative. In the case of a playwright like John Misto, these visual devices are used in stagecraft. The performance of play on stage brings the visual into reality but it is just as real in the script itself. The distinctively visual elements like the shoe-horn itself are given meaning beyond their utility. A novelist like John Steinbeck, uses words as pictures, creating images that run through a novel to add to the narrative strength and give the novel additional meaning.
Though they both deal with the same concept that he who hold great power is not far from or is already corrupted they are both presented in different ways. In both text power drives the plots in a way that creates high amounts of tension and suspense that keeps the audience intrigued. Both writers; Orwell and Shakespeare, use contrast between characters and inner conflict in very different ways. This is used in order to support the tension and suspense that was created. For example in the play Macbeth we are aware of Macbeth’s inner conflict which results in us (the audience) to sympathise with him.
Foreshadowing means to present an indication or suggestion beforehand. Many writers use this technique of writing because it adds so much more meaning to a novel. Shakespeare uses foreshadowing to keep the audience from becoming too upset by the tragic
William Shakespear is a wonderful writer that uses different methods to get his message across in a creative and interesting way. In the play “Romeo and Juliet” he uses the different categories of the English language to bring to the audience attention that Romeo and Juliet are “star-crossed” and fate brings them together. Inevitability of fate would be one of the main themes of the play. Romeo and Juliet’s love for one another brings them closer together but the fight between their two sides would lead to the death of these two lovers. William Shakespear often us motifs to paint a picture of what’s going on in the story.
In both plays Shakespeare explores the ideas of love at first sight, everlasting love, love being able to overcome anything and lust. Both Plays contain similar ideas and themes however since "Romeo And Juliet" is categorised as a tragedy and "The Merchant Of Venice" is described as a 'problem play' there are some key differences in their presentation. The context in which love develops also appears to have a major influence on the nature of this love. Shakespeare uses a variety of different techniques including oxymoron, sonnets and vivid imagery in his presentation of love which in turn helps to create an intimate relationship between the characters. Some may argue however that the theme of 'true love' is not presented between the main characters.
Question: “Macbeth” has all the ingredients of a compelling drama. Write a response to this statement commenting on one or more of the ingredients, which, in your opinion make Macbeth compelling. The play Macbeth is indeed a compelling one, featuring many of the key ingredients which so often make Shakespeare’s plays the greats that they are known as today. It features many different themes, the theme of evil, the supernatural, of war and the ever corrupting nature of power. These components are further brought together by the overhanging sense of mystery in the play.