This enables the readers to a clearer understanding of Lady Macbeth’s view on Macbeth as a weak character. It engages the reader because through the use of metaphor, the readers gain a clear insight of Macbeth’s character through the view of Lady Macbeth, leading the readers to want to know more about the character of Macbeth. The literary device of metaphor creates clarity within the play, however, the use of dramatic irony creates suspense, which makes the readers more engaged. On the other hand, Shakespeare uses dramatic irony when Duncan describes Macbeth’s castle, which engages the reader. Duncan approaches Macbeth’s castle and thinks it has “a pleasant seat; the air / Nimbly and sweetly recommends itself / Unto our gentle senses” (I.VI.1-3).
In correspondence, the Pardoner “preach for nothing but for greed of gain… from it, I can bring them to repent” (p. 243). The transparency of the Pardoner’s confessions is without a doubt
Therefore, whilst having control over the mask, Cory is still pushed between the devil and the deep sea. Richard Cory chooses to wear a metaphorical mask of perfection, but due to the envy and expectations
3. Mercutio’s said Queen Mab for a good reason, not just to show his intelligence, but to
Iago knows that Cassio is a good, innocent man but he couldn't care less about how this will negatively impact Cassio’s reputation. Once again, Iago destroys Cassio’s reputation for no reason without any emotions in this regard. Lastly, Iago destroys Desdemona’s relationship as well as her reputation and uses her goodness against her when he lies to Othello about her fidelity. He tells Othello that Desdemona prefers a suitor with the same “clime, complexion, and degree”(3.3.232). Iago intentionally plays on Othello’s insecurities to try and make it seem like he is not good enough for her because of his skin colour and that,
Although nobility and trust are usually positive qualities to have, they can become tragic if one has them at an exceptional rate. Cassius and the other conspirators deceive Brutus, because they need someone so well-loved by the people that any fault he made would be over looked.
William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing is a comedic play revolving around love with deceptive underlying schemes. One character, Don John, may initially be viewed as nothing more than a background character; however, when given more thought, the reader is able to confidently see how John’s role is essential to the plot. Despite being only in a small number of scenes, his scheme and motivation assist the reader in coming to the conclusion that John is, indeed, one that cannot be trusted. Throughout the play Much Ado About
Figurative language helps add dimension to writing. Authors incorporate oxymorons, and juxtapositions into their writings when indirectly characterizing. When reading sentences with figurative language in them, it makes it feel like the characters are real life people. William Shakespeare’s characters in Romeo and Juliet are more interesting because they have more real life dialogue filled with figurative language. William Shakespeare makes his characters complex by incorporating oxymorons and juxtapositions.
Within this theme of ambiguity, Gatsby's morals and actions contradict each other because loving Daisy and changing all the things he didn't like about himself for her is a chivalrous action, but how he changes himself is knavish. Fitzgerald proves Gatsby is a good person when Gatsby
We see that forgiveness actually what someone does to express love by surpassing all the wrongs one has done against another. The lines; “the rarer action is in virtue than in vengeance“ are pivotal to the text, because the outcome of Prospero’s decision determines how the play concludes. There are many subtle hints in the text which could suggest why Prospero makes the decision that he does. First, we