Writers of distinct genres and style enhance their writing by utilizing rhetorical strategies, in which establishes a sense of complexity to the writer’s piece. This indication can be expressed through the article “Mr. Henry Irving’s Macbeth,” a theater review issued by Henry James. Although Henry James appealed to ethos due to the fact that this review was published in a London newspaper in 1875, James transitions throughout the piece by utilizing distinct forms of rhetoric to justify his perspective to the audience. James demonstrates the rhetorical purpose, which is to depict that “actor” Mr. Irving isn’t completely an actor, by utilizing diction, such as the figurative language juxtaposition and oxymoron, and the rhetorical appeal, such as pathos. As a performer, one dreads receiving …show more content…
Unfortunately for Mr. Henry Irving, Henry James had plenty of negative feelings towards Mr. Irving’s production, but rather than simply stating them, he utilizes strategies such as juxtaposition and oxymoron to allow for his diction to disguise much of the negative emotions and display it in a more friendly manner. For instance, Henry James utilizes the figurative language, juxtaposition, when describing how Mr. Irving isn’t an effective actor to the readers when he states, “Mr. Irving has several points in common with Edwin Booth, and belongs to the same general type of actor; but I may say that if, to my thinking, Edwin Booth comes nearer to being a man of genius, I find Mr. Irving more comfortable to see” (lines 41-44). This quotation exemplifies that Mr. Irving does encompass some characteristics, in which an actor in his category needs; however, he can’t fully be assigned the status of an “actor” due to the lack of such criteria. James depicts this by comparing Mr. Irving to Edwin Booth, a famous 19th-century American actor, as well as differentiating them by explaining that he believes that Edwin Booth is considered a man of genius,
The year is 1765; Patrick Henry stands before a colonial assembly, booming the words “If this be treason, then make the most of it” in response to their claims of treason (u-s-history.com). The topic of openly admitting to treason is also expressed within what is commonly referred to as his most famous speech, “Speech to the Second Virginia Convention”. He begins the speech with a statement claiming that it should be considered treason to remain quiet on voicing issues, which ultimately correlates with the three main points repeatedly supported throughout: America needing to separate from the British, the fact that the colonists made multiple attempts in protesting peacefully but must now resort to war, and the colonists knowing God will be
Many opinions form with how an informant teaches and projects him or herself to the crowd or person he or she is trying to inform; this can range from tone and diction of the informer. Jonathan Edwards and Patrick Henry, prominent people of the eighteenth century, knows this and uses it to their advantage for a similar purpose, to persuade their audiences. Jonathan Edwards uses his influence through the great awakening to convince those fearful of eternal damnation to join his church so that they shall be saved through the use of pathos, appealing to the crowd 's emotions. Meanwhile, Patrick Henry uses his influence with the politicians of the Virginia Convention to convince the convention goers to agree to the fact that the Colony of Great
In 1775, the second Virginia Convention was held and during the debate on whether or not the colonies should mobilize for military action in response to Britain; Patrick Henry respectfully proposes arming the Virginia Militia and introduces his view on what actions to take in regard to the conflict with Britain. While the delegates want to peacefully approach the situation, Patrick Henry calls for action and he expresses this by establishing credibility with the audience, questioning the audience, and use of repetition. Henry’s tone shifts from a respectful to a frustrated and urgent tone. Patrick Henry starts of his speech by taking into account of the colonists and emphasizes that he has a different view on how to handle the conflict.
Both Sherman Alexie and Francine Prose utilize various rhetorical strategies throughout their essays to captivate their audience. However, Alexie and Prose present and use these rhetorical strategies in different ways. Prose’s essay contains different components of literary devices than Alexie’s essay. For example, one of the rhetorical methods Prose uses is to take on a certain identity to build her credibility and to strengthen her argument. While Alexie also takes on an identity to fortify his argument, it is a completely different identity than Prose.
Extensive research was necessary to provide a dramatic, while also accurate, retelling of a historical event. Miller’s use of diction is evident with how he displays each character’s standing in society through their speech. Such as the servants frequently leaving out parts of speech, speaking with run-on sentences, use of slang, and omitting the “g” at the end of verbs. Since the story is a play, Miller acted as a narrator to provide extra context, humor, and explanation for what is happening in the play. After Miller departed as the Narrator at the end of Act One, the play’s tone took a pessimistic turn.
Macbeth is the Shakespearean play that features the triumphant uprise and the inevitable downfall of its main character. In this play, Macbeth’s downfall can be considered to be the loss of his moral integrity and this is achieved by ambition, despite this, Lady Macbeth and the witches work through his ambition, furthering to assist his inevitable ruin. Ambition alone is the most significant factor that led to Macbeth’s downfall. The witches are only able to influence his actions through Macbeth’s pre-existing and the three witches see that Macbeth has ambition and uses it to control his action. Ambition alone is displayed throughout the play to be the most significant cause for Macbeth’s downfall.
Cardenas 1 Leslie Cardenas Professor Marisol Gonzalez English 1302 May 6, 2017 Patrick Henry “Liberty or Death” speech As far as great persuasive speakers goes on in American History, Patrick Henry was the best one yet. On March 23, 1775, a meeting taking place at the Second Convention at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Henry announced one of the most famous calls in history ever to be heard. His “Liberty or Death” speech made several statements that were in form of rhetorical questions. Meaning, he would ask one question that didn’t need to be answered by anyone, or the answer was so obvious it didn’t need an explanation. His well known words became a rallying cry during the march to the Revolutionary war that was soon to begin.
In the play “Macbeth”, written in 1606 by William Shakespeare and the film “The Lion King” released in 1994, Roger Allers demonstrates in depth that ambition for royalty will lead one to betray his peers. This has vividly been portrayed throughout the film and novel with the use of rhetorical language and by the visible actions of the characters involved. In the play Macbeth, he is constantly thinking about what his life would be like if he was king and creates a plan to execute and replace the king. He successfully completes the execution of King Duncan and will become the leader.
Hamartia is the fatal flaw of a tragic hero. Macbeth’s hamrita is being too ambitious. One if the time that Macbeth showed his ambition is when he killed Duncan. Macbeth killed Duncan because he wanted to be king, but before that, Duncan, the King of Scotland had just pronounced his son next in line for king. Macbeth says this to himself when he is preparing to kill Duncan.
Throughout the Play Macbeth written by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is a man who goes through different characteristical shifts. With the clear use of different analytical techniques in the play macbeth, It makes it easier for us, the readers to deeply follow along from beginning to end. The two techniques that set this play apart from its close competitors are the use of irony and vampirism. These two techniques thoughtfully mentioned in the play macbeth are also related to the Book How To Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster. After reading chapter 26 “It’s he serious?
Oxymoron, juxtaposition, and paradox are commonly used to indirectly characterize characters in books, plays, and children's novels. Author’s have the power to make their characters come alive and have human-like characteristics by indirectly characterizing them. In one of William Shakespeare’s most profound plays, Romeo and Juliet, he uses literary devices to help indirectly characterize the characters. Shakespeare uses oxymoron, paradox, and juxtaposition to indirectly characterize Juliet, Friar Laurence, and Romeo;therefore, making them more complex.
Rationale I have written this monologue to show the state of Lady Macbeth after the murder of Duncan. When writing this monologue it was essential for me to have deep understanding of the character, Lady Macbeth, and the play. To achieve this, I have fully analyzed the language, characterization and structure of the play. These understandings were then utilized on writing a sophisticated monologue that reveals the state of Lady Macbeth. I have decided to write a monologue of Lady Macbeth because monologue is the best tool to directly deliver character’s feeling.
After having seen four different presentations of four out of the five books of Macbeth, I have chosen to evaluate Act 4. They were very successful in showing their understanding of the scenes through their lyrics and choice of songs. All of the members of the group were well prepared and it showed that they put a lot of effort and time into their project. The pivotal questions fostered thought from the audience and reflected upon the important information that Shakespeare conveyed in Act 4 as well as their own interpretation of it. They incorporated themes from the scenes to provide a clear analysis with evidence from the text.
The Language of Literature. The Tragedy of Macbeth. Ed. Arthur N. Applebee. Andrea B. Bermudez.
Celia Beyers Tinti Period 1/5 12 April 2015 Literary Analysis: Macbeth In Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, he presents the character of Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth is shown, as a character that schemes into making rebellious plots. She reveals the desire for wanting to lose her feminine qualities in order to be able to gain more masculine ones.