Gratiano is a good friend of Antonio and Bassanio. Contrary to the gloomy, solemn and so unduly silent Antonio, "peevish" as described by Gratiano, Gratiano himself appears to be the more cheerful and upbeat individual. He is a very admirable subordinate character, who does not mind being the jeste...
Othello's eloquent, poetic language as he claims 'my parts, my title and my perfect soul shall manifest me rightly' establishes him as a figure of confidence and loyalty. ... Through the complete deterioration of Othello's language which becomes littered with powerful imagery 'Like to the Pontic Seaeven so my bloody thoughts shall ne'er look back', Shakespeare emphasises the transition of Othello's character from the former proud, noble man to one consumed by jealousy. ... Finally Othello's emotive dialogue 'I scarce did know you' upon ...
Good morning/afternoon HSC students, as you would probably know the Elizabethan play 'Hamlet' is regarded as one of Shakespeare's most recognizable words. It is a didactic text that epitomizes the fluctuating ambiguities of individuals when faced with situations that are difficult in nature. A...
It does not really let us see any other side of Desdemona's personality we have seen it all before. 2 ) " Alas the heavy day : Why do you weep Am l the motive of these tears, my lord If haply you my father do suspect an instrument of this your calling back, lay not your blame on me : if you have lost him , I have lost him too. " Shakespeare used very emotive language in this part of the text. ...
