In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the war between Norway and Poland becomes a turning point for the main character: Hamlet. There are many instances in Act IV, Scene IV, that provide insight into the characters for the audience. At the end of this scene after Hamlet speaks to Fortinbras and the Captain of the army, Hamlet makes a speech about how these events have affected how he now perceives this dilemma. Hamlet is affected by the coming war because he realizes that the actions of others are more honourable
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The plan almost failed if it wasn't for me. I played a major key in convincing Caesar to come to the senate the day of his assassination. After he almost didn't come because of Calpurnia and her foolish ideas. Calpurnia dreamed of a statue of Caesar with holes on it and blood coming out of them. Then citizens washing themselves with his blood, she also had more foolish feelings. Luckily he didn't listen to her it could've saved his life but that's a thing of the past now. Caesar is dead now and no
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How many teenagers never ask for anything, and always obey their parents? In truth, not many adhere to such behavior. Certain characters in literature follow similar adolescent patterns--we sympathize with Harry Potter’s struggle with his extended family and criticize Dudley Dursley’s selfish behavior. We applaud Oliver Twist when he eventually asks, “Please sir, may I have some more?” In Willa Cather’s short story “Paul’s Case”, she portrays the protagonist, Paul, in a similar light, proving that
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The leading characters in “What’s eating Gilbert Grape?” and “I’m not Scared” each confront physical, mental and emotional obstacles which they usually deal with using similar strategies. Similarities can be drawn at certain points in the texts when Michele and Gilbert both attempt to outrun and completely ignore their dilemmas all together. Conflicting coping mechanisms are used to handle their sense of shame and disappointment they feel for their parent’s, highlighting major differences between
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Claudius had to be planned out. He had to decide where and when to try to kill Claudius so then he can become king. Everyone knows that Hamlet should become king. Hamlet thought it was Claudius but not knowingly it was Polonius behind the curtain. Hamlet said, “A rat? Is it the king ?” Polonius “ he has killed me” (Shakespeare 58). (Explanation:. Hamlet was trying to kill Claudius to avenge his father's death. Hamlet's mother called him to her room to speak about his actions. While he reaches
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In this excerpt from Henry VIII, Shakespeare uses allusion, figurative language, and tone to convey Cardinal Wolsey’s bitterness over being unjustifiably removed from his position at court, his regret for his own pride, and his condemnation of royalty’s abuse of the lower peoples. Wolsey’s speech begins with him saying “farewell to the little good you bear me” to his former friends and life, and this tone and ironic use of the word ‘farewell’ reflects his bitterness over being so unfairly removed
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Adrian though a lot about death continued to think of himself as a Christian. He was not afraid of death itself and often recited from Shakespeare’s plays, in this case Julius Caesar; ‘Cowards die many times before their deaths: The valiant never taste of death but once. Of all the wonders that I have yet heard, it seems to me strange that men should fear seeing that death, a necessary end, will come when it will come.’ Adrian considered himself among the ‘Valiant’, and he knew that in his job
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Communication is essential in a community. Through language, individuals are able to share experiences and knowledge. However, conflict arises when one is forced to choose between multiple languages in order to communicate in public. In Richard Rodriguez’s “Aria: A Memoir of a Bilingual Childhood”, he argues that bilingual education causes people to lose their identity. He crafts his argument by using anecdote and personification, and anaphora. Richard Rodriguez proves his position against bilingual
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“I was a 'young adult' when I wrote 'The Outsiders,' although it was not a genre at the time. It's an interesting time of life to write about, when your ideals get slammed up against reality, and you must compromise.” -S. E. Hinton. The Outsiders was a big deal back in the ‘60s because it started teen-realistic fiction. This book demonstrated heaps of true heroism in many of the characters. A hero, in my opinion, shows responsibility, bravery, and sacrifice. Johnny Cade most suits my definition of
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William Shakespeare's Hamlet and Disney’s Lion King might seem to be two different stories. However, Hamlet and Simba have a lot in common. They both go through the hardships of their father’s death and a new king taking his place. They also have to face betrayal from many people that they are close to. The death of a parent would be enough tragedy for someone, but both Simba and Hamlet go through much more. The first acts of betrayal in Shakespeare's Hamlet was the murdering of Hamlet’s father
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