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William Shakespeare had a stake holding in the Globe Theatre and also acted in some of the productions of the plays. The success of the Elizabethan theatres, including the Globe, was such that other forms of Elizabethan entertainment were being seriously affected. In 1591 the growing popularity of theatres led to a law closing all…

The opening of both versions of this piece sets the president for what follows, the Luhrman version perhaps more so than Franco Zefferelli’s attempt. They display glimpses of what is to come, drawing the viewer deeper into the story. The amalgamation of multiple ‘Big Close Ups’ and bird’s eye shot, as well as the incorporation…

Concentrating on the presentation of character, setting and sound; examine what seems to you to be the most significant features of the Baz Luhrmann films you have studied. You should: * Consider the nature of Baz Luhrmann as a director, his aims and intentions. * Through an analysis of the opening scene of his text,…

In the prologue for the Pardoner and the Monk, Chaucer satirizes both characters. The Monk is only lightly satirized for his choice of vocation, whereas the Pardoner is much more harshly satirized for his morals. As a member of the church, the Monk should devote his time to religious matters, such as copying out the…

‘Yellow’, by Jackie Kay, is a poem where Kay remembers her deprived childhood, linking many of her memories to the colour yellow. ‘Brendon Gallacher’, another poem by Jackie Kay, is a poem where Kay recalls the death of her imaginary friend. Both poems explore aspects of Kay’s childhood in very similar yet illustrative fashion. In ‘Yellow’,…

Isabella is one of the most important characters in Measure for Measure, along with Angelo and the Duke. Before Act 5 we have a good idea as to her character, we know that she remains by her principles and is not easily influenced by people, even close family. She wanted the rules at the convent…

William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is an Elizabethan tragedy play, written in the sixteenth century. This is an important aspect to the play because terms like ‘courtly lover’ would have been initially understood by an audience of that time, whereas, at present, it is virtually unknown. The phrase ‘courtly lover’ was a way to describe…

Mercutio’s name derives from the adjective Mercurial which is also known as ‘changeable’ The variations of his name give a relevant insight into the complicated character of Mercutio. Other names such as Mercury – the Roman messenger God suggest the quick paced humour and witty character. All these many names speak a lot about his…

William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy exploring the themes of love, loyalty and animosity revolving around two main characters Romeo, from the Montague family and Juliet, from the Capulet family. In the play, Shakespeare uses many poetic techniques to present the different stages of all these themes and to widen the audience’s perception…

In Venice during the 1590s, Jews were really badly discriminated against; they had to wear a red cap whenever they went outside and they had to live in the ghetto. They were not allowed to own any business nor to interact with Christians. In the play, Shylock didn’t adhere to these and was obviously hated…