Laica Clerge Mr. MCAlmount A.P. English December 19 2011 Rhetorical analysis on Shakespeare Macbeth Shakespeare’s Macbeth edited by Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine is a story of betrayal manipulation and greed. The story shows the reader an impact of the horror at the darkness in humans. Shakespeare use’s rhetorical devices such as imagery, irony, foreshadowing and aside. The devices make a suspenseful, shocking, spine-chilling play.
On a general level, the play focuses on ambition, power, treachery, and magic. In my perspective, the play manifests one imperative meaning. Given a deep evaluation of the play, it is evident that it is a manifestation of human greed, and ambition (Kerrigan & William 234). The play indicates the manner in which these vices impede one from succeeding in life, and realizing the apparent elation, and bliss. Dramatic devices such as Hamartia, Perpetua, tragic hero, and nemesis support this assertion.
The tragedy of a play is driven by the tragic hero facing a tragic conflict. In reference to the above statement, compare the tragic vision of the plays you have studied. Consider how these plays might be staged to ensure the vision is relevant to a modern audience. The Tragic Hero prefers death to prudence. (Mason Cooley) Tragedy, the dramatical downfall and degradation of a hero, a structure that ensues a destructive pattern that ultimately leads to chaos.
The play consists of a series of treacheries and conspiracies against authority. At the center of this power struggle is Prospero, who is the protagonist. He is driven by vengeance after he is deposed by his brother Antonio and he wants to get his throne back. A deeper analysis of the play reveals that Prospero uses his magical powers to manipulate and control others, benefit only himself and achieve his goals. At first glance of the play Prospero can be seen as a character who uses his power for the benefit of other characters.
Written by William Shakespeare in the 1600’s, Macbeth illustrates the ability power has to corrupt and provides a complex understanding of the human race and their obsession for power. It depicts the downfall of Macbeth in his quest to hold the ultimate position of power in society, the King. It is prophesied by three witches that Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor and eventually become the King "All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter," the third and final hag moans (1.3.-.). After hearing these prophecies, he begins to ponder the power that he would have in being the King of Scotland. He defies his original
Explain the importance of Act 1 Scene 5 in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and how what we learn prepares us for events later in the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ was written by William Shakespeare in 1594. The prologue to the play is in the form of a fourteen-line sonnet, it describes two noble households in the city of Verona. The houses hold an “ancient grudge” against each other that remains a source of violent and bloody conflict. It then goes on to states that from these two houses, two “star-crossed” lovers will appear. These lovers will be the solution to the quarrel between their families by dying.
Outline Thesis Statement: Love is the dangerous cause of all the tragedies in both of the plays. A. The meaning of love for individuals a. Desdemona’s evil destiny b. Romeo and Juliet B. Analyzing the effect of love on social basis a. Social structure of Venice b. Social structure of Verona C. Analyzing the tragic effect of love a. Othello and Desdemona b. Romeo and Juliet time, c. Overview of the Romantic tragedies Love is a word that has many connotations.
Macbeth Essay Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a play, which highlights individual’s thirst for power and the unethical paths many take to achieve their goals. The final scenes draw the dramatic tale to a close and cease the constant stream of murders. The audience observes the re-establishment of themes within the final scenes such as guilt, restoration of harmony, and good defeating evil. These along with significant events change the mood of the play consequently altering responders’ overall interpretation. Guilt is constantly seen throughout the play Macbeth driving the characters to question their morals.
OTHELLO ESSAY: SAM COLLINS QUESTION: Whether or not Othello can be considered a noble protagonist given his murderous actions at the end of the play The tragedy “Othello” was written by the English playwright William Shakespeare in approximately 1603. The play itself falls under the heading of being an Elizabethan tragedy. Elizabethan tragedies follow a distinct set of rules; a fatal flaw must exist within the protagonist, the protagonist must be a nobleman who falls from grace, the protagonist must face external pressure and finally a Machiavellian villain should be present. The play of Othello categorically fits in to this broad definition of an Elizabethan tragedy; the plays central theme is that of the fall of the black military commander/protagonist (Othello) from a nobleman to murderer. Othello doesn’t complete this fall alone however, he is faced with external pressure from the Machiavellian villain Iago who manipulates him allowing this fall to occur.
54-55), but he had been ousted by his brother with the assistance of the King of Naples. Since then, Prospero has sought retribution for being driven out of Milan. This indicates the motive behind most of Prospero’s actions during the course of the play. He explains to Miranda that “By accident most strange, bountiful Fortune / (Now my dear lady) hath mine enemies / Brought to this shore” (1.2. 179-181) and that he is taking the opportunity given to him to finally avenge his unrightful banishment.