This is shown through Mr Birling’s use of dramatic irony, as it makes Mr Birling feel more confident about his views and reflects his personality throughout the play. In the 1930s, Priestley became very concerned about the consequences of social inequality. This is one of the main themes in the play, as well as responsibility, class differences, generation gaps and the place of women in society. In this essay, I am aiming to explore the ways dislike of Mr Birling is used to reflect his views in society within the play. In Act 1 Mr Birling is presented as a successful businessman, who has been active in local politics and is Lord Mayor for Brumley.
For instance Rasputin is an example of a political cause because he tried to take over the thrown by becoming close with the Tsar and Tsarina, he had quite allot of power over them and they were convinced because he was a monk that he could make their ill son better but it’s been said that the son was being bullied into feeling well again. Another cause was economic, for instance peasant poverty and hunger these are also social because they have allot to do with people but they are economic because the tsar was spending all the money on him and his family’s personal needs and pleasure when there were people on the streets fighting to survive with no food or homes. This gruesome time led to riots and attacks towards the government. Another cause was social, for example the country was at general unrest. The people complained to the corrupt government about war and hardship of everyday life hoping that it would get better if they told someone.
Now let’s consider this argument that the defendant is a two-faced character. Iago wanted to give the impression to Othello that he is still his most trusted ensign. The defendant has shown his true evil side on his lonesome – or when he moves to the side and says his plans or ideas out loud in the play. Your honour and jury, this man does not deserve a second chance. I fear for the society’s safety if he is found acquitted.
Although his actions are very insane, they can be seen as rational to reader considering hedonism. Devotion to pleasure, hedonism, makes Dorian be deceitful about his true self by deflecting the attention of the public from the mad man to the beautiful and intelligent gentlemen. Dorian is, young, sensitive, and emotional, meaning that he is susceptible to manipulation. Lord Henry takes advantage of that opportunity and gives Dorian the yellow book; this book opens up the world of hedonism and aestheticism which eventually turns his young life into an eternal oblivion of misery. Dorian develops a fear of aging so he tries to live his life as if it was his last day on earth.
“A popular patriot.” How far do you agree with this judgement of Garibaldi’s contribution to Italian Unification? Giuseppe Garibaldi was an important leader in the process of achieving a unified Italy. He was commander of various armies in Italy and spear headed many of the revolutions of the time. His patriotism and perseverance helped him ultimately achieve the unification of Italy. The many revolutions and patriotic acts made him a popular figure in Italian culture and thus became known as a popular patriot.
It was a common way of thinking at that time so Priestley's aim for the play was to influence the unconvinced in society. J.B. Priestly used the character, Inspector Goole to portray his social message so that the audience has an better understanding of the reason why this play was made in the first place. The Inspector, straight from his introduction, is commanding and authoritative. Upon his entrance he creates, “…at once an impression of massiveness, solidity and purposefulness.” The Inspector continues to create this impression as he progresses through his speeches and through his interrogation of the family. The Inspector remains confident, sturdy and composed, while people around him fall to pieces.
To begin with, “William Shakespeare was the most remarkable storyteller that the world has ever known” (Why was Shakespeare Important). Shakespeare created fine pieces of literature which included thirty seven plays that are his finest legacy he left on this world. He has improved the stage with many different genres and has told a variety of stories including comedies, tragedies, histories, and many strange plays that muddled with the human imagination. Shakespeare told these stories so well that they have become unforgettable, and as a result, in the world of storytelling he has become to be known as the greatest. Shakespeare’s stories go beyond time and culture.
Willy Russell uses superiority theory to engage the audience by creating comedy through the misfortune of others. The character of Frank is very cynical as he fails to see the good in anybody for a majority of the play and he believes that other people are motivated purely by self-interest. However, some people may argue that cruelty and cynicism are not at the heart of the comedy in the play and that the play could still be successful without these themes. One theme that could be seen as superior to cruelty and cynicism is culture and class because this theme causes confusion and misunderstanding between the two characters which as a result produces comedy. In the play ‘Educating Rita’ cruelty and cynicism feature a great deal.
This makes his character and person who thinks that every thing will go the way he thinks but in the end only makes a fool of himself. One of his major floors when his try’s to get the money is his politeness his interaction, honesty and kindness with other people prevents him from being a proper kidnapper and more of a idiot. He constantly apologises to people who try and kill him and when he demands money over the phone and quickly apologises for being rude. (2) Do you identify with the character? And why?
Shakespeare develops him as an amoral character as opposed to the typical immoral driven villain that every audience is accustomed to and this amorality and lack of humanity allows Iago to easily manipulate others and use their weakness against them to achieve what he wants without feeling any doubt or guilt. Iago’s deceitfulness can be seen progressing throughout the play and it is reflected in his actions and motives to become the position he feels he most justly deserves, the General’s Second in Command. In Iago's actions, we see the portrait of a man who will stop at nothing until he feels his justice has been served on everyone he feels has wronged him and his deceitful character allows him to carry through the steps to becoming what he desires. It becomes apparent that Shakespeare is portraying, through the character of Iago, the destructive nature of vengeance to his audience. He presents Iago as an honest and respected soldier, to show that not every vengeful villain is what they appear to be, again