|
» Movies and Arts Essays and Papers
Hamlet And King Lear: Villians
<view this essay>.... because it is usually done to look good. Only thoughts, usually in the form of a soliloquy provide an unfettered insight into the true morality of a character. It is this moral worth which gives a character depth; the audience can feel sympathy and hatred at once for a villain who feels remorse. Whereas a character of pure evil lacks depth in that he only has one purpose; to better himself at the expense of others. Upon comparison of Edmund and Claudius' language one witnesses a stark contrast in the moral worth of each character. Although one might argue that both are cruel murderers, there still remains a large moral gap between Edmund and Claudius. The .....
Number of words: 2354 | Number of pages: 9 |
|
The Downfall Of Lady Macbeth
<view this essay>.... read strange matters. To beguile the time,
Look like the time; bear welcome in your eye,
Your hand, your tongue: look like the innocent flower
But be the serpent under't."
This urging causes Macbeth to possess black and deep desires', which lead him
to murder the king. She takes it upon herself to pressure him and therefore,
her bold character is revealed. Macbeth's intentions would have been less
serious if his wife was not more anxious than he was. She, more than her
husband, is to blame for the death of King Duncan, due to her relentless pursuit
of power and authority.
Lady Macbeth is a heartless fiend with an savage disregard .....
Number of words: 587 | Number of pages: 3 |
|
Romeo And Juliet: Tybalt's Misinterpretation Of Romeo's Cowardice
<view this essay>.... response to knowledge without evidence or thought can lead to
disaster in the end.
Misfortunes occurred due to Tybalt and Mercutio's misinterpretation
of Romeo's reluctance to fight. Tybalt came to pick a fight with Romeo and
instead of getting what he wanted, Romeo continued to hold back because of
his marriage to Juliet. Tybalt continued to push for conflict not
understanding Romeo's unwillingness. Mercutio also misunderstands Romeo's
reluctance to fight and decides to stand up for him by challenging Tybalt
to a dual. Tybalt and Mercutio end up fighting. When Romeo stepped in
between the fighting Mercutio believed that the dual had ended. And .....
Number of words: 870 | Number of pages: 4 |
|
African Art
<view this essay>.... of . Despite using wood to create art, ists also used fired clay, bronze, gold and other very durable materials. Due to the high durability of these materials some forms of have not only survived for centuries, but they have lasted in such great condition that they have been very helpful in many explanations of history, culture and archaeological aspects.
Many people have debated the importance of . There have been those who believe that is of no importance because it has no foundation in the history or the culture of the land and the people. However, this statement is very untrue, to the individual who has taken the time to study the history and cult .....
Number of words: 1444 | Number of pages: 6 |
|
Macbeth: Macbeth A Victim Of Circumstances
<view this essay>.... "And live a coward"4. She finally convinced
him by pointing out how easy it would be " When Duncan is asleep-"5. Macbeth
loved his wife very much and valued her opinion, perhaps too much.
The last of the major circumstances is simply himself and what he is
deep down. Macbeth has no control over the way he is. It is his vaulting
ambition that makes him the way he is. This is why I consider it a circumstance
where others may not. Macbeth is weak. He gave in to his evil side by even
considering murdering Duncan. We can see him questioning himself in his aside
in Act I scene 3 "Why do I yield to that suggestion whose horrid image ... Are
less than horr .....
Number of words: 595 | Number of pages: 3 |
|
Hamlet: Inner Turmoil
<view this essay>.... This was
his occupation, he wrote and directed plays to be performed. This was his sole
form of income that we know of, it was his way of putting the bread on the table.
If people did not like what Shakespeare wrote, then he would not earn any money.
If the people didn't like what they saw, he became the starving artist.
Shakespeare wrote these dialogues in such a manner as to entertain both the
Nobility, as well as the peasants.
The Shakespearean theater is a physical manifestation of how Shakespeare
catered to more than one social class in his theatrical productions. These
Shakespearean theaters has a unique construction, which had specific seats for
the w .....
Number of words: 1567 | Number of pages: 6 |
|
Interpretation Of Ibsen's "A Doll's House"
<view this essay>.... and goals. The heroine, Nora Helmer, progresses during the course of the play eventually to realize that she must discontinue the role of a doll and seek out her individuality.
David Thomas describes the initial image of Nora as that of a doll wife who revels in the thought of luxuries that can now be afforded, who is become with flirtation, and engages in childlike acts of disobedience (259). This inferior role from which Nora progressed is extremely important. Ibsen in his "A Doll's House" depicts the role of women as subordinate in order to emphasize the need to reform their role in society.
Definite characteristics of the women's subordinate role in a .....
Number of words: 1316 | Number of pages: 5 |
|
Iago's Motivation
<view this essay>.... in his eye, as his human pyres go up in
flames.
Iago undeniably has an unquenchable thirst for power and domination.
Critics such as M. R. Ridley believe that the ability to hurt is the most
convincing display of one's power (Ridley lxi). Iago has a deep, inbred desire
to cause and view intolerable suffering. The power of Iago is exercised when he
prepares and then implements an evil plan designed to inflict man with the most
extreme amounts of anguish possible. Iago controls the play, he brilliantly
determines how each character shall act and react. He is a pressing advocate of
evil, a pernicious escort, steering good people toward their own vulga .....
Number of words: 1248 | Number of pages: 5 |
|
|