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Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare, explores the effects of deception and trickery. Shakespeare’s characters are unaware the world they see is an illusion. Shakespeare sets the stage for a comedic adventure through Illyria starring conspiracy and intrigue. Niccolò Machiavelli, on the other hand, is attempting to shed light on how politics works in the world through The Prince. Machiavelli presents disturbing truths about the behavior of humanity, thus earning himself sinister notoriety.…

Character Analysis Sir Andrew Aguecheek Twelfth Night, a comedic play, written by Shakespeare, eloquently develops unique traits, actions, and dialogue for each character to defy roles. Throughout the play, there are clear examples that convey the characteristics and the use of Sir Andrew Aguecheek in the play. He is the clueless, cowardly character who is used by other characters to create a humorous scene and plot, and the vehicle Shakespeare used to prove the stupidity of the royal class. In…

In the book The Outsiders, there are two gangs, the Greasers and the Socs. Ponyboy is part of one particular gang, that has many different kinds of people in it. Many of the greasers look to the gang as another family and a place to provide and receive support. Many of the greasers join gangs to be apart of an alternative family. “ If it hadn't been for the gang, Johnny would never have known what love and affection are.”. The gang is a place for the greasers to come back to, to help them, and…

In Livermore High School’s rendition of “The 39 Steps,” originally an Alfred Hitchcock movie turned theatrical production in 2005, the lively actors successfully bring to life a comedic twist on the classic Hitchcock style. “The 39 Steps” is riddled with clever references to famous Hitchcock films, making the rendition very playful. The theatrical play of “The 39 Steps” differs mostly from the movie because, unlike every Hitchcock film, it does not take itself seriously. The play is meant to be…

Shakespearean Character Comedy Think of one character in a movie, but not just any character. Think of a character that is hilarious, such as Homer Simpson, or Sheldon Cooper. These characters channel a comedic experience through their language and actions. Like these characters, Shakespeare connects Character comedy in A Midsummer Night's Dream by making one character more exaggerated to provide comedic relief. This adds comedy to Shakespearean writing. Character comedy is in A Midsummer…

Where do you take place in society? What does that place mean to you? The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton makes you wonder how your place would change if you were in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1965. Would you be considered a low class, poor greaser? Or would you be a wealthy, living the high life Social? No matter how you answered those questions, you should read The Outsiders. The narrator of this book is a fourteen year old boy names Ponyboy Curtis. Yes, that is, in fact, his real name. One of his brothers…

Jack had his beanstalk, Paul Bunyan had his ax, and Bella, the tall tale legend of Kirsten Childs’ new musical “Bella: An American Tall story”, has her big posterior. Within the tradition of magical objects of epics and tall memories, Bella’s derriere is more than just a derriere: it’s a symbol of sexuality, racial identification, and vigor—and a consistent source of humor and amazement. In this creation by Dallas Theater center at the Wyly Theatre, directed by Robert O’Hara, Bella succeeds…

for every play he wrote. For example, you can look at the differences between Romeo and Juliet and Much Ado About Nothing. There is a difference in the maturity level and the way it’s written. Also no matter what he wrote, they are still similar. Most of Shakespeare’s work has to do with love; the maturity styles of both plays are similar and different. The love in Much Ado About Nothing is very mature and was originally about adult love, between Beatrice and Benedick. Unlike Romeo and Juliet,…

In William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing foil characters like Don John and Don Pedro suggest motivation for lying could either bring people together or create chaos in one’s family. In acts II-IV Don John and Don Pedro suggest that making people’s lives harder or helping them make it easier is what motivates people to lie. When Don Pedro helps Claudio acquire Hero, Don John approaches Claudio at the ball pretending that Claudio is Benedick. Don John whispers to Claudio “He is enamoured on…

as a bachelor- and, with the money i save, dress better.” (Shakespeare 21 ) In the beginning Much Ado ABout nothing by WIlliam Shakespeare of the story we have men returning from the war. Feelings quickly begin to evolve and characters become attached to one another. Later the feelings get crushed by false rumors, but in the end they will be happy and together. In Much ado about Nothing by William Shakespeare, Claudio serves a foil character for benedick by which Claudio's love is illuminated…