Soliloquy

Consequently, there are a few instances in which death is treated as an inevitable and inescapable rite of life, and that it should be accepted and embraced. This is mostly seen in the earlier acts, such as Claudius’ speech in which he declared “Yet so far hath discretion fought with nature,” (1.2.5) which suggests his nonchalant and matter-of-fact tone of saying that life will still move on despite the late king’s recent death. Gertrude also agrees with this view, and notes that “All that lives…

Dwight Coddington March 21st 2016 Introduction to Humanities The reintroduction of Greco-Roman antiquities to a world of demographic, cultural and economic decay brought about a new era defined by a distinct increase in interest surrounding the powers of the human mind. Accepting of the title humanism, it was a manifestation in late-medieval art, architecture, politics, science and literature. Generally, humanism stresses the individual's creativity, reasoning, and aesthetic powers. However,…

C.S Lewis writes in the closing of his critical approach to Satan that “Those who do not find him abhorrent have misread the poem. They will do well to ask whether their like for Satan does not spring for enmity for God.” (Lewis 48). This seems to be a fair point, but it also ignores that in some respects Milton left open the door for a likeable Satan. His justifications and complexities are relatable to the reader. It also ignores the interpretation that if God is all-knowing then he would know…

After reading over the poem multiple times, the emotions that begin to arise are ones of peace. The words are soft and calming, “petal by petal the flower of our heart” (line 3) Though the poem evokes some feelings of sadness, I feel at peace as I read over the poem. Memories of nostalgic memories of being with old friends that I had lost. Something about the poem reminds me of the process of moving on, and focusing on the future ahead of us, “Sweeps them away, Each one is gone Ever beyond into…

William Shakespeare’s Hamlet proves to remain one of the most influential and famous paradigms of a tragedy in all of literature. As the solemn tale introduces the quintessential tragic hero, a portentous encounter with a formerly royal apparition reveals Hamlet’s noble intentions and resolution to avenge his late father. However, like most Shakespearean tragic heroes, Hamlet suffers bereavement before he witnesses the full outcome of his actions; indeed, his acumen and extraordinary ability to…

Hamlet appears to have a dark side, often focusing on death, and this becomes evident during the play through his conversations. In a famous soliloquy, spoken as he is waiting to reveal Claudius actually murdered his father, Hamlet laments, “To be or not to be, that is the question. Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing end them.” (CITATION NEEDEDAct 3 scene 1 lines 56-60). With these…

human sinfulness, fleshliness, and corporeality [...]’” (637). In result, Hamlet considers committing suicide to end his problems, but he “rejects suicide because it is divinely forbidden” from his religion (Baker 80). During one of Hamlet’s soliloquies in act one he cries out to himself, “Thaw and resolve itself into a dew, Or the Everlasting had not fix’d His canon ‘gainst self-slaughter! O God! God!” (1.2.10). Hamlet wishes committing suicide was not a sin because he would do that to end…

whether or not to commit suicide. His famous line is “to be or not to be”, (3.1.56). In this soliloquy, Hamlet’s question is whether to exist or not. He is contemplating two very different extremes; life or death. He believes his life has lost all meaning and has no reason to live, yet is unable to take his life as it is against Catholic morals. For these reasons, he is unable to make up his mind. In his soliloquy he also says, “whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of…

William Shakespeare was known as one of the worlds most notorious play writers. Shakespeare wrote so many plays in many different types of theatre. Shakespeare is known to most for a few specific plays/stories that he authored. To name a few of his works there is Julius Cesar, Romeo and Juliet, the Tempest, Midsummer Nights Dream, and Hamlet. Specifically speaking Shakespeare liked to write about tragedies and comedies. One of his most famous plays was Hamlet and it still is. In Hamlet there are…

Working Title: Divine Providence: God controls all “God is the measure of all things” Issues to discuss in essay: predestination; justification (behaving morally); and attaining eternal salvation (afterlife) The theology of John Calvin – predestination – include background information Quote John Calvin “All events whatsoever are governed by the secret counsel of God” • Who is John Calvin? A religious scholar/Protestant Reformation 1533? • John Calvin believed in God’s absolute power, God’s…