They saw: "The post war mood of disillusionment and skepticism (which) was expressed in bizarre terms by a number of foreign playwrights." ... In response, Stoppard was able to open his audience's eyes, as "The element of "pure", abstract theatre in the theatre of the absurd is an aspect of its anti-literary attitude, its turning away from language as an instrument for the expression of the deepest levels of meaning." ...

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Critics have noted his disregard for Aristotle's rules regarding literary unities, but in the words of Pope, "To judge of Shakespeare by Aristotle's rules, is like trying a man by the laws of one country who acted under those of another"." ... Such detailed development in terms of plot and character has so far not been rivaled. ...

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These comparisons are used to further add to the literary meaning of a particular piece of work. ... But in my terms of honour I stand aloof; and will no econcilement Till by some elder masters of known honour I have a voice and precedent of peace To keep my name ungor'd. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The play Hamlet, by William Shakespeare is a tragedy defined by the revealing soliloquies that allow readers to peer deep into the thoughts of the characters. In the beginning of the play, the main character Hamlet learns of his father's death, and soon thereafter his mother's remarriage to his unc...

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The literary critic, Norman Holland, considers Horatio the Man of thought, Fortinbras, the man of action and Hamlet, the man of thought and action. ... "Now, sir, young, Fortinbras, /Of unimproved mettle hot and full, / Hath in the skirts of Norway . / Which no other than to recover of us, by strong hand/ And terms compulsatory, those foresaid lands/ So by his father lost." (1.1. 107-116) Later in the play, Fortinbras" zealousness when honor is at stake becomes clear and is a source of inspiration to Hamlet. ...

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Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire- and Ibsen's "A Doll's House-: Dramatic Conflict in the Male/Female Relationship In any narrative, the development of the plot and the creation of compelling characters depends on a single literary element: the presence of conflict. ...

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Even the most cursory review of the dramatic movement and literary structure of the play, however, demolishes all such interpretations. ... Which is no other - As it doth well appear unto our state - But to recover of us, by strong hand And terms compulsatory, those foresaid lands So by his father lost (1.1.80-89, 95-104).[13] Fortinbras appears in person at the very end of the play, literally having the last word. ...

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Depression, melancholy, disillusionment, and disconnectedness are the burning emotions churning in young Hamlet's soul as he attempts to come to terms with his father's death and his mother's incestuous, illicit marriage. ... (IV. iv. 34)"10 This type of self-condemnation is also shared among literary malcontents. ...

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