The Honourable

In the play Macbeth, William Shakespeare portrays the character Macbeth as a loyal and honourable Thane. This changes as he slowly descends into madness after being given the opportunity to gain Kingship by killing his King. Shakespeare uses the character Macbeth and his change throughout the play in order to convey the message that immense power has the potential to corrupt and change even the most honourable man. In the beginning of the play, Shakespeare portrays the protagonist, Macbeth, as…

Throughout Antony’s speech he repeats the words “honourable man” in reference to Brutus and his reputation for being an “honourable man” to manifest in the crowd that Brutus was in fact not honourable for what he has done (III.ii.1631). Through his repetition of this phrase the crowd begins to see what Brutus has truly done and they begin to question his motives, his honour and his nobility. Antony successfully gets…

to speak in Caesar's funeral. He was my friend, faithful and just to me: But Brutus says he was ambitious; And Brutus is an honourable man”(III,ii,950). When Antony is speaking at the funeral oration, he persuaded the audience to make them go against Brutus. He used a lot of sarcasm when speaking about Brutus.“Yet Brutus says he was ambitious; And Brutus is an honourable man. You all did see that on the Lupercal. I thrice presented…

just play where the antagonist is punished and the protagonists are at peace, it is not as it seems. Innocent and honourable characters die whereas the dishonourable ones live. After closely examining Othello and Emilia‘s death, one can conclude that it easier and more advantageous to die rather than to face all your problems. The fact that Iago lives proves that he is not honourable and thus is not given an easy way out of his misery. Shakespeare’s tragedies continue to prove that “’tis…

as a husband to his wife Portia, a great leader, and a loving friend. He faces many challenges throughout the book and has to choose who he feels he should be loyal to. Brutus is a hero because he had the best interest for all his friends, he is honourable and most loves Rome, and he is loyal to the conspirators. Brutus starts off as a good friend to Cassius, who was also part of the conspirators, and he was also a good friend to Caesar. Cassius grows a hatred for Caesar based of jealousy…

to each other strongly. Additionally, Antony successfully uses pathos, a concept in which Brutus’s speech lacked: “Come I to speak in Caesar’s funeral./He was my friend, faithful and just to me:/But Brutus says he was ambitious;/And Brutus is an honourable…

This is presented by Oedipus’ failed attempts to fight the proficies. It is explored in this way that to act honourable and just, one must do as the gods forsake of them “The best solution to the oracle, the riddle posed by god – we should look for that”. It is the gods that have ultimate control over the Athenians and their actions and destiny, “may god watch over…

“pursuer” wickedness than it is to outrun the “pursuer” death but, Socrates explicitly states that he would rather be outrun by the pursuer of death, than be outrun by the pursuer of wickedness. In ancient Athens is was almost a custom that any honourable man would rather die than commit evil or dishonourable acts. Socrates’ understanding of virtue is that virtue equals knowledge of what is good and bad. Socrates also associates…

Ladies and Gentleman! Today, we are gathered to discuss the murder of Patrick Maloney. Honourable Judge, the prosecutor will present the evidence that will no doubt prove Mary Maloney guilty of first degree murder in this heinous crime. Firstly, Honourable Jury, allow me to define the crime at hand, as it is stated in the books. According to the Constitution, first-degree murder is defined as " an unlawful killing that is both willful and premeditated, " meaning that it was committed after…

all his activities as well as interpretations which oppose this and state that he acts under obligation to his mother. Evaluation of his behaviour and close examination of statements throughout the text will be analysed to validate his authentic honourable persona. Throughout the play Coriolanus, we gain an understanding that Volumnia, Martius’ mother, is the reason behind his exemplary war hero status. Volumnia is an influential part in Martius’ prowess and admits “to a cruel war I sent him.”…