For example in the play Macbeth we are aware of Macbeth’s inner conflict which results in us (the audience) to sympathise with him. In contrast doesn’t give us an insight into Napoleon’s inner thoughts which in turn makes it harder for us to relate to his character. Each of the texts use this technique to demonstrate an explanation on the social-historical context of the time.
Starting from a victorious, respectable, glorified hero who was a ruthless killing machine, Macbeth then turns into a paranoid, merciless and unstable character which Shakespeare is able to shape, due to the various factors that would change Macbeth. We then get a sense that Shakespeare has perceived Macbeth as a fallen hero, one who was originally good however after being manipulated and wrapped up in delusions, he then turns into what we would call a villain. I have three main points that will support my line of argument. First of all, Macbeth is indecisive and weak willed which means that he is easily manipulated and that is what leads to his fall as a hero. When faced with the decision to kill Duncan the King, the audience can see Macbeth's indecisive nature as he battles with his mentality, taking up several scenes before finally deciding with the help of Lady Macbeth.
Starting from a victorious, respectable, glorified hero who was a ruthless killing machine, Macbeth then turns into a paranoid, merciless and unstable character which Shakespeare is able to shape, due to the various factors that would change Macbeth. We then get a sense that Shakespeare has perceived Macbeth as a fallen hero, one who was originally good however after being manipulated and wrapped up in delusions, he then turns into what we would call a villain. I have three main points that will support my line of argument. First of all, Macbeth is indecisive and weak willed which means that he is easily manipulated and that is what leads to his fall as a hero. When faced with the decision to kill Duncan the King, the audience can see Macbeth's indecisive nature as he battles with his mentality, taking up several scenes before finally deciding with the help of Lady Macbeth.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. Mockingbirds, such as Atticus, Boo Radley, and Tom Robinson are mistaken as blue jays because of persecutors such as Bob Ewell, Miss Stephanie, and the angry mob. As Miss Maudie says, “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy,” (Lee 90). Atticus is an innocent man who attempts to help Tom Robinson as much as
He’s useless tricks display vanity and indicate his wastefulness to the audience. The Tempest is a problem play; Prospero is presented with the opportunity for spiteful revenge but realises the importance of forgiveness. Doctor Faustus is a morality play; he never realises the importance of repentance and banishes any opportunity to save himself, which results in his eternal damnation in hell. In the first act of the play, the audience is confronted with a magic fuelled spectacle. We see Prospero with the help or Ariel conjures the tempest.
In Homers Odyssey the sirens are described as luring, tempting, beautiful creatures that show no fear. Odysseus explains all the hardships and troubles him and his ship crew go through to avoid getting lured into the sirens with vivid imagery. “Now with a sharp sword I sliced an ample wheel of beeswax down into pieces, I kneaded them in my two strong hands” tells u that Odysseus isn’t going to take any chances and fight the irresistible song. Odysseus and his crew seem almost helpless when it comes to avoiding the sirens. Odysseus’s desire to listen to their deadly song is portrayed when his heart “throbbing to listen longer.” This helpless sense seems to be present throughout the entire passage.
The imagery in lines nine and ten of “Golden Retrievals” helps depict the insouciant attitude of the dog. The theme in “Roosting Hawk” is man’s vanity; the hawk believes everything is his and relatively, so does man. The incorrectness of the hawk’s ideas demonstrate how mans idea of his own invincibility is also incorrect. The theme depicted from “Golden Retrievals” is to not dwell in the past or future; rather, become more like the golden retriever who thinks in the moment and lives solely in the present. This is put into words when the dog says, “Either you’re sunk in the past, half our walk, thinking of what you never can bring back, or else you’re off in some fog concerning tomorrow, is that what you call it”
Mockingbirds Some things in life are innocent and pure by nature. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Lee shows that mockingbirds are one of those things. In fact, one of the main characters, Atticus Finch, tells his son and daughter,” I’d rather you shot at tin cans in the back yard, but I know you’ll get after birds. Shoot all the blue jays you want, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.”[90]. Confused, the children asked one of their neighbors, Miss Maudie, what Atticus meant.
William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing is a play which uncovers the positive and negative consequences that various interactions can have on society and individuals. Throughout the play multiple themes are discovered. One theme in particular that stood out to me was that not everyone and everything is as they appear. Some factors which come to light from this theme are the dishonour which comes with deceit and misunderstanding, the betrayal that one feels when being deliberately fooled, and the negative and positive results which can come from deception. Through both direct and indirect character interactions, we learn the importance of looking beyond ones façade to find where the truth lies.
That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.” (Maudie, 90). Maudie explains to Scout that killing a mockingbird is sinful because they are innocent creatures who do nothing to harm us. Boo Radley most represents the mockingbird and the theme ‘innocence should be treasured, not destroyed’. At first, Boo Radley appears to be big and scary. Stories went around about him, discriminating and degrading him, causing Boo to stay in his house and out of the public eye.