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Papers on Arts, Movies, and Plays
The Tragedy Of Julius Caesar: Brutus
Number of words: 841 | Number of pages: 4.... As the quote says, Brutus would not
allow Caesar to rise to power and then turn his back onto the people of
Rome. After the assassination of Julius Caesar, Brutus talks to Antony
about Caesar's death. "Our hearts you see not; they are pitiful; and pity
to the general wrong of Rome..."(act 3, scene 1, ll.185-186). Brutus says
that Antony cannot see their(members of the conspiracy) hearts, which are
full of pity. Again, this shows how Brutus loved Caesar but cared for the
life of Rome and its people more. This is the only reason Brutus would
conspire against Caesar. For Brutus says to himself, "I know no personal
cause to spurn at .....
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King Lear: Themes
Number of words: 1601 | Number of pages: 6.... and finally, the animals. Interrupting this order is unnatural.
King Lear's sin was that he disrupted this chain of being by relinquishing
his throne. By allowing his daughters and their husbands to rule the kingdom,
the natural order of things was disturbed. His notion that he can still be in
control after dividing the kingdom is a delusion. According to Elizabethan
philosophy, it would seem that this is the beginning of his mistakes and is also
the cause of much of the misfortune that occurs later on in the play. Chaos
rules the unnatural.
As well, King Lear makes another devastating mistake which affects his
relat .....
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The Crucible: Theme Of Mass Hysteria
Number of words: 871 | Number of pages: 4.... who hopes to take over some of his neighbor's land. To amplify the
situation, a group of girls are questioned by ministers for performing
witch-like rituals in the forest. A Puritan belief of the 17th century is
that the devil and other demons live in the forest, and that witchcraft is
performed there as well. Dissembling citizens begin to accuse others of
witchcraft, with a very selfish motive. As John Proctor describes the
hysteria that ensues, "vengeance is walking Salem" (1079). The vengeance
that Proctor is talking about is the motive for all the accusers. The
accusers are able to get away with injustices in the court .....
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Movie: Pretty Woman
Number of words: 911 | Number of pages: 4.... is also a prostitute.
She usually buys dope for the rent money, which leaves Vivian towork extra.
To draw parralels to Cinderella, Vivian would (off course) be Cinderella,
and Kit would be the exploiting stepsister. They have lived like this for a
long time, andcontinues living like that, until one day, when Vivian is
picked up by Mr. Edward Levis, a businessman from New York,trying to find
his way back to Beverly Hills. Edward Lewis is a very rich man, who has
earned his money by buying companies,and then selling them again in small
parts. In doing this he isassisted by his lawyer mr. Philip Stuckey, whom
more thananything wants .....
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George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion": Henry Higgins Is A Coarse Rude Man
Number of words: 535 | Number of pages: 2.... at Henry's mother's house, Henry was jumping all
over the tables and screaming like a maniac. He also shows this character
trait when he is talking to Eliza at the end of the play, when he shows
that he actually does have feelings for her, she tells him that she loves
Freddy and he loves her very much in return. He then makes fun of Freddy
saying that he is a pathetic loser and that he will never be able to
support a now high class woman like Eliza.
Although Henry is best described as coarse, he also possesses other
traits aswell. Henry Higgins is a well spoken gentleman, but in a
different way. He speaks perfect English .....
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Macbeth: A Noble And Highly Respected Figure In Ducan's Reign
Number of words: 767 | Number of pages: 3.... many actions he would not normally do.
"Only look up clear: To alter favour ever is to fear. Leave all the rest to me"
(Act 1 Scene 5) shows her strength over Macbeth.
As Macbeth prepares to kill Duncan, he hallucinates, and many thoughts cross his
mind, but when the bell sounds, "Hear it not, Duncan, for it is a knell That
summons thee to heaven or to hell." (Act 2 Scene 2) and Macbeth acts promptly.
After the murder Macbeth regrets his actions, but again Lady Macbeth is
influential toward him, reminding his that "These deeds must not be thought
After these ways; so, it will make us mad." (Act 2 Scene 2).
Macbeth's true s .....
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Hamlet's Character
Number of words: 429 | Number of pages: 2.... of
conversational topics and situations in which action must be taken. An
example of his over-analytical nature is apparent in his speech in act one,
scene four, line 13. He begins his speech quite normally, replying with a
simple answer to Horatio's inquiry but then his thoughts begin to wander
and he starts to analyze and philosophize about topics unrelated to
Horatio's question. Another trait of Hamlet is the way he procrastinates.
For example, in act two, scene two, line 603 he convinces himself that his
plan to add sixteen lines to the play and watch Claudius' reaction, rather
than completing his task, is the best p .....
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The Role Of Minor Conspirators
Number of words: 599 | Number of pages: 3.... “Your statue spouting
blood in many pipes, in which so many smiling Romans bathed, signifies that
from you great Rome shall suck reviving blood, and that great men shall
press for tinctures, stains, relics, and cognizance.” (JC. II. ii. 85-90).
Decius successfully executed his role in the conspiracy which led to the
assassination of Caesar.
Another very influential minor conspirator was Cinna, who aided in
persuading Brutus to join the conspiracy. Getting Brutus involved in the
conspiracy was crucial because of his close relationship with Caesar and
his prominence with both the senators and the common people. Cinna was
a .....
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Moliere's "The Imaginary Invalid"
Number of words: 1774 | Number of pages: 7.... no shortage of
enemas and other "bathroom" related scenes. I originally thought this change was
for comical purposes, but after some additional thought I questioned whether
Argan was imagining his illness or if he really was ill. In the text, by not
having too many bathroom scenes, Argan seems to be imagining his illness (thus,
he is the imaginary invalid). In Panych's stage version, Argan shows several
symptoms of being ill; this definitely confuses the original play by Moliere.
One of the original purposes of the play was to criticize, among other things,
the medical profession in Moliere's time. Now, if Argan really was sick, .....
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Powder
Number of words: 611 | Number of pages: 3.... in most people, Powder belives in a
unification of all humans, every single one, through some sort of single-
consciousness. The idea of using Powder as a role model can work, but the
audience has to view powder as being worthy. Here Powder views people, unwilling
to accept the idea of a single-consciousness solely on faith, as closed-minded.
This dogmatic type of view nullifies any worth powder might have had as a role
model, and it dooms any chance the message of the film, which supposedly
presents a different, better, and higher, view of things, ever had of
influencing people.
Besides the implied message, the film itsel .....
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