In what ways does a comparative study accentuate the distinctive contexts of Richard III and Looking for Richard? ... By studying the connections between Shakespeare's play Richard III and Pacino's adaptation "Looking for Richard", the change in context and respective values are made apparent. Shakespeare's constructs Richard III as propaganda in a strict political and religious society during the Elizabethan era. ... During the production of Richard III, political 'houses' and the significance of the royal blood line were highly valued. ...

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In Shakespeare's Richard III, Macbeth, Hamlet, and Henry V, he tells the stories of four kings, all different in certain ways. ... Richard III could not win the hearts of the people either. "Mum" (Richard III III.vii.2) was truly the word when it came to Richard III. ... As Richard III goes into battle he knows he will have a problem with his men even he says that he must go and "muster men" (Richard III IV. ... Richard III did a couple of Machiavelli's tenets bad and Claudius was not truly a king. ...

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"Titus Andronicus" and "The history of King Richard III" are excellent tragedies revealing the destruction, murder, torture, and cruelty of people in the name of power and dynasty. ... In "The history of King Richard III", Shakespeare also gave it a tragic path, however, not that inhuman like "Titus Andronicus". ...

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Consequently, King Richard III & Looking for Richard are connected through their purpose & individual context, which offer an enhanced understanding and enrichment of each text. ... Richard is evidently a key character and ultimately the crucial link connecting King Richard III & Looking for Richard. ... The language of Shakespeare connects both King Richard III & Looking for Richard, enriching the significance of each & enabling both to provide continuous meaning for a range of contexts. ... The textual medium of King Richard III & Looking for Richard is a reflection of the popular culture o...

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Shakespeare's Play, Richard III According to William Shakespeare's presentation, Richard III in the eponymous play is a man driven by vengeance, ambition, and a thirst for power. ... The unattractive physique used by Shakespeare makes Richard III look like an anti-hero, and as a result, other characters and the audience repelled him. ... The bad character of Richard III was seen when he plotted and succeeded in eliminating three heirs to the throne before him, as well as King Edward IV himself (Shakespeare & Crowther 85). ... The scene and conditions describing George's persec...

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He does not want Antony to speak at the funeral but he has to accept it because Brutus trusts him: "You know not what you do: do not consent / That Antony speak in his funeral: / Know how much the people may be moved / By that which he will utter" (Julius Caesar III, i)? ... Then fall Caesar" (Julius Caesar III. i)! ...

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After this prediction Macbeth immediately realizes that the fulfillment of the prophecy may require conspiracy a murder on his part (sc iii 152). This scene establishes the play's dramatic premise, the witches' awakening of Macbeth's ambition (sc iii 132). They also predict that Banqou is going to be "lesser than Macbeth, and greater" (sc iii 65). He "shall get kings, though he be none" (sc iii 67). ... Interestingly Macbeth's first line in the play is "so foul and fair a day I have not seen" (sc iii 36). ...

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But, ironically, it only appears to Hamlet that Claudius is praying and in reality Claudius tells the audience that his "thoughts remain below" (III, iii, 99). ... When Hamlet says "When he is drunk asleep, or in his rage, / Or in th" incestuous pleasure of his bed" (III, iii, 89-90) it enhances Claudius" corruption because it is clear evidence of his sins, most importantly that he is sleeping with his brother's wife. Additionally, the audience is presented with the unpleasant nature of the murder of Hamlet Sr. when Hamlet is speaking about Claudius and says, ""A took my father grossly,...

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However, as the play progresses and Iago's "monstrous birth- (I,iii) begins to sprout in Othello's "garden- (I,iii), he begins to conform to the assumptions and expectations which he so strongly contradicted in the open stages of the play. Othello even says himself that "passion, having my best judgement collied/ Assays to lead the way- (II,iii). Othello gradually strays from his original composure and dignity to the point where a sudden outcry of "O, blood, blood, blood- (III,iii) is the only way he can express his extreme jealousy and rage. ... (I,iii) Initially, Desdemona is...

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(III, ii, 11) The Fool primarily recognizes the severity of the storm, and advises Lear to forget his pride, so that he may enjoy a comfortable surrounding. ... (I, iii, 1.) ... Lear exercises his paternal instincts on the Fool in Act III: "Come on, my boy. ... (III, iii, 78) Lear treats him with utter affection and is preoccupied with his well being, just as he would Cordelia. ... In the Fool's final scene, he exits holding Lear up: (III, vi.) ...

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Hamlet now believes that what the ghost has said is true, "I"ll take the ghost's word for/ A thousand pound" (III iii.291-292). ... And so"a goes to heaven" (III. iii. 73-74). Hamlet believes that his revenge will not be done if he sends Claudius to heaven, for his father had no chance to clear his soul before he was killed " "A took my father grossly, full of bread,/ With all his crimes broad blown" (III. iii. 80-81). ... And that his soul may be as damn"d and black/ As hell" (III. iii .89-95). ...

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The was that men have dominated women in the early ages in such a barbarous way, by now women should have learned from this in today's society and overtake the men. In order for the women to do so, they must avoid direct domination from men, they must stop trying to feed off of male power and th...

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These are shown in Act I sc iii when he explains his love for Desdemona and Act II sc I upon reuniting with Desdemona. ... For example, a senator remarks here comes Brabantio and the valiant Moor' (I, iii, 47) upon his entrance. ... (I, iii, 48) As a military man, Othello exhibits great dignity and self-control as he refuses to retreat before Brabantio. ... However his racial insecurity is evident in his first soliloquy when he says Haply for I am black and have not those soft parts of conversation' (III, iii, 263) It is at this point that Othello loses confidence both in hims...

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Yet King Lear cries out in agony, "I am a Man More sinn'd against than sinning- (III, ii, 59-60). ... I'd have it come to Question;- (I, iii, 13-14). ... Gloucester presents the news to a torn and suffering King, "I have o er-heard a Plot of Death upon him- (III, vi, 91-92). ... - (I, iii, 1-2) Lear's strike against Oswald is an insult to Goneril. ...

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This it is, general (II, iii, 214-217) Shakespeare uses harsh, graphic images to naturally make Othello believe Iago. ... (II, iii, 240-242) Since Iago takes what Othello says as the truth, without getting a second opinion or thinking through the matter himself, Cassio is pulled from his rank as a lieutenant. ... Othello: Fetch't: let me see't (III, iv, 72-79) This shows Othello's persistence to obtain truth but because Iago has already infected Othello's mind with lies, he does not see the truth as it lies right in front of him. ...

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Othello Othello The name William Shakespeare is certainly one of a timeless notoriety, belonging to one of the most famous playwrights of all time. This literary genius authored numerous plays and sonnets, captivating his diverse audiences with both comedy and tragedy, although the latter cate...

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All four lovers end up wishing for daylight at the end of Act III, Scene 2: "Come, thou gentle day" (Act III, Scene 2, 418)"O weary night, O long and tedious night,/ Abate thy hours, shine comforts from the east" (Act III, Scene 2, 431-432). ... (Act III, Scene 2, 177-182) Throughout the course of the night, the gaze of the mind becomes enchanted, as depicted in Lysander and Demetrius "blindly" loving Helena under the magic spell; this twists the meaning of "love is blind". Lysander declares "Not Hermia, but Helena I love" (Act II, Scene 2, 112) and Demetrius showers Helena with words ...

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Othello is trusted by everyone in Venice being called, "valiant Othello" and "brave Othello" and described as "...more fair than black" (I, iii, 286). ... This can be seen when Cassio says, "I never knew a Florentine more kind and honest [than Iago]" (III, I, 38) and Othello refers to Iago's "...honesty and love..." (II, iii, 28). ... (III, iii, 203-205), using Othello's tragic flaw. ...

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(III, ii, 111-119) Ophelia will not accept Hamlet's lewd advances. ... (I, iii, 104-108) Polonius continues on about Hamlet's false love, but the personality of his character suggests his true intentions are so his daughter's relationship does not interfere with his pursuit for power. ... (III, iv, 38-40) After discovering the body's identity, Hamlet feels Polonius' murder is not enough and proceeds to berate the corpse. ... (I, iii, 109) Her innocence allows her corrupt father to control her love, the emotion often associated with virtue and peace. ... (I...

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Othello is trusted by everyone in Venice being called, "valiant Othello" and "brave Othello" and described as "...more fair than black" (I, iii, 286). ... This can be seen when Cassio says, "I never knew a Florentine more kind and honest [than Iago]" (III, I, 38) and Othello refers to Iago's "...honesty and love..." (II, iii, 28). ... (III, iii, 203-205), using Othello's tragic flaw. ...

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Throughout Act III, the audience is presented with numerous different forms of madness. ... Act III raises many questions about what insanity really is, and how can one determine any real difference between those who are normal, and those losing their mind. ... In Act III, scene 2, Lear is calling to the gods ("blow winds, crack your cheeks ."), beckoning them to wreck havoc on the world and punish humanity for their cruelty. ... Lear on the other hand, relates all the madness in the world to the betrayal of his daughters, even suggesting that Tom has suffered the same fate ("Didst tho...

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In all of Shakespeare's Five Act tragedies the "turning point" is always somewhere in Act III. ... In my interpretation the turning point is in Act III Scene v lines 28-33, Hecate the leader of the witches says "As by the strength of their illusion Shall draw him on to his confusion. ...

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Shylock hates Antonio not just because "He lends out money gratis and brings down The rate of usance here with us in Venice,"(I,iii,41-42) but also because Antonio insults his religion at every opportunity. ... Antonio acknowledges the bitterness between himself and Shylock, "Shylock seeks my life; his reasons I well know: I oft delivered from his forfeitures Many that have at times made moan to me; Therefore he hates me" (III,ii,21-24) Antonio appears as a charitable Christian, he is described as the "kindest man" and is generous, noble and understanding. ... "To be ashamed to be my fat...

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(Shakespeare, III, iii, ll. 74-90) Because Hamlet cannot have his revenge perfect, according to the most polished idea his wish can form, he declines it altogether. ... To die, to sleep; To sleep: perchance to dream" (Shakespeare, III, i....

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Turned away by both Regan and Goneril, Lear rages against a storm, and bellows "I am a man more sinned against than sinning" (Act III, scene 2, 56-57). ... This disorder of nature is also reflected when Kent says, "Since I was a man, / Such sheets of fire, such bursts of horrid thunder, / Such groans of roaring wind and rain I never / Remember to have heard, Man's nature cannot carry / Th" affiction nor the fear" (Act III, scene 2, 47-51). ... (Act III, scene 2, 7-11), he begins to view the storm as a manifestation of the gods, who have come to punish the world. ... I will endure]" (ac...

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