Discuss the influence of history/myth on Shakespeare’s three plays of your own choice.
Discuss the influence of history/myth on Shakespeare’s three plays of your own choice.
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How does the adaptation differ from the original? Discuss setting, time period, characters, plot, language.
Find an adaptation or transformation of a play. Choose an adaptation with some significant differences from the original, such as transposed plots and characters into a variety of different settings and historical contexts. Here are some examples: • A Midsummer Night’s Dream – A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1999) or A Midsummer Night’s DREAM (2018) • […]
Choose a sonnet by Shakespeare and do a close reading. First, summarize the theme of the sonnet. Then, discuss the formal aspects of the sonnet and how the rules of sonnet structure apply to the one you chose. Describe how the poet divides the sonnet for thematic purposes.
Sonnet 18 Choose a sonnet by Shakespeare and do a close reading. First, summarize the theme of the sonnet. Then, discuss the formal aspects of the sonnet and how the rules of sonnet structure apply to the one you chose. Describe how the poet divides the sonnet for thematic purposes. Then, give a line-by-line analysis […]
Spend some time on the internet researching the Chumash People and their language project. How is language power for a culture? Explain
Language is such an important part of culture…don’t forget, culture is learned and shared…and much of that is through language. We learn both verbal and nonverbal forms of communication, and thus everything from personal space to the ability to discuss a particular topic is shaped and constrained by language… 1. read the two articles below […]
Defining a critique as “a detailed analysis and assessment of something” (New Oxford American Dictionary, 2001), in which you express an opinion about a significant aspect of a literary work, write a critique about a reading on the syllabus.
Research Critique Guidelines Defining a critique as “a detailed analysis and assessment of something” (New Oxford American Dictionary, 2001), in which you express an opinion about a significant aspect of a literary work, write a critique about a reading on the syllabus. Since this unit has a ‘research’ component you will need to consult an […]
Prepare an analytical essay of Bloom on Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare.
Bloom on Romeo and Juliet Prepare an analytical essay of Bloom on Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare. It must be 8 pages long and the only source needed is the Bloom writing.
Analyze hamlet’s ever-changing treatment of the Idea of death. How does Hamlet’s understanding of death in the afterlife change over the course of the play, and what explanation does Shakespeare offer for this development and Hamlet’s character?
Hamlet Essat Analyze hamlet’s ever-changing treatment of the Idea of death. How does Hamlet’s understanding of death in the afterlife change over the course of the play, and what explanation does Shakespeare offer for this development and Hamlet’s character? There should be At least two quotes out of the novel/play hamlet to support your explanations.
How do the metaphors used in Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 73” contribute to that poem’s argument, central idea, or theme?Explain
How do the metaphors used in Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 73” contribute to that poem’s argument, central idea, or theme? Description Write an 800-900-word essay. No secondary sources are necessary for this essay. This essay must be properly formatted according to MLA standards. As this calls for an argumentative essay, it should contain a few important features: […]
Consider Rosencrantz and Guildenstern’s role in the play. Why might Shakespeare have created characters like this?
Consider Rosencrantz and Guildenstern’s role in the play. Why might Shakespeare have created characters like this? Are they there for comic relief, or do they serve a more serious purpose? Why does the news of their deaths come only after the deaths of the royal family in Act V, as if this news were not […]
Many readers are confused by Desdemona’s seeming passivity in her death and see her as simply a tragic victim by the end of the play, completely changed from her first appearance. Analyze the character of Desdemona. How might she be seen as a strong or weak character whose specific choices and decisions can be seen as either admirable or pitiful?
Othello Questions In Othello, Iago can be considered a stage Machiavel, a character who embodies the principles of Machiavelli in The Prince. Do some research on The Prince and pay attention to the characteristics of a Machiavellian prince. Is Iago the ideal Machiavellian “prince?” Why or why not? Make sure to address specific Machiavellian principles and specific moments in the play […]