MACBETH ACT 2 SCENE 1… Section A 1. The clues at the beginning of this scene to indicate that the castle is in darkness are that the servant carries a burning torch to light their way and Macbeth is also carrying a torch-bearer. 2. Banquo’s state of mind at the beginning of this scene is that he is scared to go to sleep because he doesn’t want to see nightmares. 3. We know that Banquo is nervous because he cannot sleep and is wide awake. He can hear noises very clearly like when Macbeth
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The Crucible-Act 1 Summary * The Crucible takes place in Salem‚ Massachusetts in 1692 * Salem under a theocratic form of government * we learn that Reverend Parris’ daughter is sick * rumors of witchcraft are running through Salem about Betty because her sickness is unknown * Abigail‚ Parris’ niece‚ Betty and a group of girls were seen dancing in the woods by Reverend Parris * Parris jumped out of a bush when he sees the girls dancing‚ startled them‚ and Betty has been sick
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Despite being written two centuries after Romeo and Juliet‚ The Laboratory by Robert Browning‚ taken from the 1842 collection‚ Dramatic Lyrics‚ explores many aspects of conflict that relate to both the Elizabethan and Victorian societies. Written as a dramatic monologue rather than a play‚ Browning uses the poem to expose how jealousy and envy lead to a catastrophic build-up of internal conflict‚ which results in her desire kill her rival by poisoning her in the presence of her lover. However‚ while
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and day occurs in the early morning hours after the lovers’ only night together. Romeo‚ forced to leave for exile in the morning‚ and Juliet‚ not wanting him to leave her room‚ both try to pretend that it is still night‚ and that the light is actually darkness: “More light and light‚ more dark and dark our woes” (3.5.36) The Inevitability of Fate In its first address to the audience‚ the Chorus states that Romeo and Juliet are “star-crossed”—that is to say that fate (a power often vested in the
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In act 1 scene 2 of “Hamlet” the character Hamlet speaks his first soliloquy which reveals his innermost thoughts and feelings to the audience. In this soliloquy Hamlet’s unstable state of mind is evident as well as his feelings of despair about his father’s death and his disgust of his mother’s remarriage to his uncle Claudius. Hamlet’s hatred for his uncle is shown through harsh comparisons between Claudius and his late father. This soliloquy takes place after Claudius has begun his reign as king
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Shakespeare‚ Act I and II show the development of the character of Iago and his manipulative and treacherous deeds. It is through Iago and his ways that he works gradually at destroying Othello‚ defaming Desdemona and deposing of Cassio. In this‚ we are able to see Iago’s spiteful scheme in which he creates havoc and seeks motives for his malice. A famous English poet‚ Samuel Taylor Coleridge‚ depicts Iago’s actions as “the motive-hunting of motiveless malignity This is seen in Act I and II as
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Much Ado About Nothing - Act II Study Guide Scene i 1. What do Leonato and Antonio say to Beatrice to tease her? 2. In what ways are Beatrice and Benedick alike? 3. What does Beatrice have against marriage? 4. As the people enter the ballroom‚ how do they pair off? 5. How does Beatrice insult Benedick? A little latter‚ how does the reader know that Benedick is upset? 6. Don John sees his brother speaking of love to Hero. Then he sees one man still wearing a mask‚ and he learns from Borachio
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ROMEO AND JULIET: Act I Reading and Study Guide I. VOCABULARY: Adversary Opponent; Enemy Nuptial Wedding II. LITERARY TERMS: Aside Words spoken by a character in a play‚ usually in an undertone and not intended. Example Act 1‚ scene 5‚ line 54 Blank verse Unrhymed iambic pentameter. Characterization The personality a character displays; also‚ the means by which the author reveals that personality
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In act two Romeo goes back to the Capulets to talk to Juliet. Romeo and Juliet talk about love and Romeo wants to get married to Juliet the next day. Juliet is sceptical if Romeo loves her of if lover her for her looks. Juliet then tells Romeo that she will send someone to ask him he still loves her‚ if he does then they will get married. Romeo then leaves and and the next day he asks the rerend at the church if he will let him and Romeo get married. Romeo tells him that he met Juliet yesterday and
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The balcony scene in act two‚ scene two‚ also known as one of the most famous scenes in all of literature‚ Shakespeare shows us how Romeo is an “obsessive lover”‚ and expresses the love that both Romeo and Juliet feel towards each other. He shows us that Romeo is an obsessive lover since he was just mourning his love towards Rosaline‚ but he falls in love with Juliet with just one look at her. This passage has an important role in the play‚ because it is where the obstacles that they will both face
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