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ENG203/04 Literary
Analysis and Composition
Semester finals
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Agenda
Complete part 1 of the finals in the quiz manager.
Review answers for part 1 as a means to review for part
2. Review best practices for answering the part 2.
Surprise
Semester final, Part 1
There are 15 questions on this part of the test. I will give you 22 minutes to complete the test.
Do your best but don’t linger on a question long. If you don’t know the answer take a guess and move on.
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Part 2
Question 1:
Consider the events of Shakespeare’s Macbeth and the fates of the title character and his wife. Which character—Macbeth or Lady Macbeth—deserves more blame for their fall? Which character is more
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Which character suffers more? Justify your responses with examples from the text. Write at lease five sentences.
Step 4: Describe why your character suffers more.
Make sure to use examples for all of these.
Part 2
Question 2: Consider the conflict faced by the protagonist in one of the novels that you read this semester. In a response of no less than three paragraphs, explain this conflict, its development, and how the protagonist deals with it, as well as how the conflict is ultimately resolved. Include examples from the text in your response where appropriate. Write at least five sentences.
Step 1: Pick a character from the novel you read.
Part 2
Question 2: Consider the conflict faced by the protagonist in one of the novels that you read this semester. In a response of no less than three paragraphs, explain this conflict, its development, and how the protagonist deals with it, as well as how the conflict is ultimately resolved. Include examples from the text in your response where appropriate. Write at least five sentences.
Step 2: Identify and explain your character’s conflict and how that conflict develops.
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Question 2: Consider the conflict faced by the protagonist in one of the novels that you read this semester. In a response of no less than three paragraphs, explain this conflict, its development, and how the protagonist deals with it, as well as how the conflict is ultimately resolved. Include
William Shakespeare introduces a concept in The Tragedy of Macbeth that was not graciously accepted in his time, but continues to fascinate his audiences today. Shakespeare examines the relationship as well as the individual, internal struggles among his two most dynamic characters, the Macbeths, while simultaneously confronting gender stereotypes, the sources of evil, and the development of the human conscience. In his essay The Perversion of Manliness in “Macbeth,” Jarold Ramsey proposes that “the nature of the great tragedies is such that they require us to ask, ‘What is a man? Of what is he capable? Where does his distinguishing worth lie? What are his moral and metaphysical limits?’” (Ramsey 285). It is certain that one can analyze the extensive changes in Macbeth’s mentality to discover these answers. However, when considering these questions in regard to Lady Macbeth, the question of her human condition becomes significantly more complicated. Unlike the steady deterioration of Macbeth’s sanity, Lady Macbeth has only sporadic diabolical moments contradicted with some exclamations of remorse for the atrocious “deeds” in which she had taken part in. While one might pass Lady Macbeth off as nothing more than “fickle” or “a hormonal woman,” the truth behind Lady Macbeth’s capricious nature lies in the same truth that has binded women for hundreds of years: the expectation that she is to be a “proper lady.” Lady Macbeth, through the temperment of a silent, restrained
Throughout the tragedy of Macbeth we observe two people on their attempt to gain power and glory through various foul actions. It can be argued that Lady Macbeth is the one responsible for triggering a slippage into this inevitable situation that led to their descent. From the moment Macbeth became aware of his “fate” Lady Macbeth started forming her own imaginary world in which her evil plans seemed likely to be effective. The thought of she and her husband being royalty makes her dismiss rationality and while being immersed in her corrupt intentions, she bares a great influence on Macbeth himself. During the play her personality is being subjected to a gradual and deteriorating transformation which leads to her demise. This essay will
The story of Macbeth transpires in 11th Century Scotland towards the end of the Dark Ages in Europe. The direction the tale will take based on the period of time correlates well, as a bloody power struggle unfolds upon the land. Through the play, William Shakespeare involves a tremendous amount of character involvement and influence within the play. The majority of the characters in the book will face either an interpersonal or intrapersonal conflict, which in turn will play a part in character development. Each and every character in the play are used as a key role of how it impacts other characters growth and change. Nevertheless, Macbeth ,the main character in the play, undergoes massive changes that lead to the audience’s change in perspective.
Throughout this piece of writing I will be showing the changes within Macbeths character, which is the only character within the play that has visible changes in his character. I will be describing these points by inspecting the asides and soliloquies, which are both dramatic ironies that place the audience in a privileged position as they are introduced to the characters thought pattern that gives them an insight to how he may be feeling. All of which is unbeknown to other characters in the scene.
Lady Macbeth , the powerful female lead of shakespeare’s novel is unfairly undermined as a women throughout the play. As a result of Shakespeare’s ambiguous tone in the writing of the dialogue in Macbeth, there is evidently a question remaining in regard to Lady Macbeth’s prominent role in the gruesome occurrence attributed to her husbands strive for power. There is a general shift from the point from where Lady Macbeth transforms from an ambition driven motivator to a guilty victim that no longer chooses to partake in these felonies. Very much how a reader could see Lady Macbeth as the motivator in the heinous crimes of her husband, a reader can also contemplate her in a sympathetic light.
William Shakespeare’s Macbeth is an excellent illustration of a Shakespearian tragic hero. Although Macbeth has many noble qualities, he is, indeed, not without his flaws. The following essay exemplifies how Macbeth is more of a tragic and ill-fated character rather than a loathsome one. Ultimately, the tragic characteristics of Macbeth is what leads to Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s downfall. In fact, there are many factors, which portray the downfall of Macbeth. The two, which will be discussed in this essay, are: how Lady Macbeth influenced Macbeth and Macbeth’s longtime vaulting ambition, which drove his psychotic desire to be King.
In Shakespeare’s tragedy, ‘Macbeth’ the notion of who the real villain is explored. Throughout the play, Shakespeare ventilates a myriad of factors, which lends the audience to believe Lady Macbeth is the real villain, but in fact she is not to blame for the catalyst of Macbeth’s downfall. The play centres on the notion of the real villain, and what really harbingers the death of Macbeth is explored, and whether the real villain and main cause of Macbeth’s death was his manipulative wife, the supernatural witches or something from within the mind of the play’s main protagonist. In the lead up to Macbeth’s act of regicide and through his reign as king, he is influenced by a multitude of factors such as the witches’ three prophecies, his own
Macbeth refers to Lady Macbeth as his “dearest partner” (11). This shows the contrast between Lady Macbeth role in society versus the role of an average woman in medieval society. Since Lady Macbeth is seen as an equal to a man, in Macbeth’s eyes, he will pay more attention to what she has to say. This plays into the appearance versus reality because the reader would assume Lady Macbeth holds little power. In reality, Macbeth sees her as an equal, and it can be argued that Lady Macbeth has more power for most of the tragic play. Therefore, Lady Macbeth showcases the theme of appearance versus reality while displaying abnormal medieval general roles.
In William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”, the title character undergoes a serious personality change. At the plays beginning Macbeth is a loyal and honorable man who, unfortunately, is immensely ambitious. As the play progresses however, Macbeth begins to lose the honor that he held onto so dearly. Macbeths descent into dishonor is displayed in the two most prominent murders in the first 3 acts: the slaying of Duncan and the assassination of Banquo. When Lady Macbeth is convincing her husband to murder the king, the reader is able to detect his hesitation to commit such a heinous crime. Also, the remorse Macbeth feels after he murders Duncan proves that he still possesses some of that honor and loyalty he originally held in such high regard. However, when Macbeth has Banquo killed he has changed into a cold and evil man. He, Macbeth, no longer clings to his honor and loyalty. In “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare, Macbeth`s has a personality shift that is showcased in the murders of King Duncan and Banquo.
The purpose of this essay is to describe Lady Macbeth’s role in the play and discuss why this makes her the most fascinating character. Her evil doings are the main reasons why she dominates the plot so greatly. These include the following: considers Macbeth to be a wimp not wanting to murder; letting Macbeth fulfill her plan; taking control over Macbeth’s thoughts and actions; turning Macbeth from a loyal man to a greedy, coldhearted human being. Also Lady Macbeth’s transformation in character and her relationship
Shakespeare's Macbeth portrays the indomitable, manipulative character of Lady Macbeth through bold, sinister actions. Her character will be the subject of this essay.
Life can make the most sane person a celebrity in insanity land. In The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare, the main character experiences a major change in character and morals. The story takes place during the middle ages in Scotland and England in the year 1606. The most significant characters include Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Macduff, Lady Macduff and Duncan just to name a few. The reader will see that each of these characters favor the kinds of people they see on a daily basis. In the beginning the reader will view Macbeth as a hero but towards the end they will see how much the world changes one’s moral priorities.
The character of Lady Macbeth has been source of many a different debate, be it about its importance in the play, about its comparison to the rest of Shakespeare’s female characters or even about the relevance in psychological analysis and literary criticism. These many issues are all centred on the very same character that helps develop the plot of the play, even if always behind the curtains.
Shakespeare’s Macbeth is a prime example of a depiction of a morally ambiguous protagonist. Being a work that contains such a complex main character, Macbeth can be seen as a very polarizing play, as there are varying opinions regarding its titular protagonist. One of the main controversies surrounding Macbeth’s morals is whether he is truly at fault for the actions he carries out in the play. Shakespeare’s intricate depiction of emotional manipulation and indecision surrounding Macbeth, contrasted with the horrifying acts he commits throughout the play, divides audiences into seeing him as either a villain or a victim. The following critical response will analyze evidence in the play that both supports and causes these two points of view.
Within William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth, the character Lady Macbeth has kept centuries of scholars and literary analysts with her interesting portrayal as done by the playwright.The character is a topic for debate due to the irregular characteristics the character portrays which conflicts with gender expectations of the Elizabethan era. Although some may argue that Lady Macbeth’s somnambulism proves her conformity to social gender norms, upon closer examination, she is, in fact, the antithesis of the stereotypical representation of women during Shakespeare’s generation. Lady Macbeth displays an uncharacteristic aggression and cruelty that is generally not associated with the usually imagery of a gentle and fair woman. She is also someone who fiendishly uses her resources to accomplish her goals as well as being able to escape from tight situations through quick thinking. Lady Macbeth’s guilty conscience was not because she was a woman but because it is human nature.