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Term Papers on Arts and Movies
Imagery In Macbeth
Number of words: 556 - Number of pages: 3.... fact that these are not his garments. Therefore, Macbeth is uncomfortable in them because he is continually conscious of the fact that they do not belong to him. In the following passage, the idea constantly recurs that Macbeth’s new honours sit ill upon him, like a loose and badly fitting garment, belonging to someone else:
New honours come upon him,
Like our strange garments, cleave not to their mould,
But with the aid of use.
(1.3.144)
The second, most important chain of imagery used to add to the atmosphere is that of the imagery of darkness. In a .....
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The Frequent Death Of A Character In Hamlet
Number of words: 901 - Number of pages: 4.... in his death can be found at the beginning of Act III, scene iv, when Hamlet stabs him while he is hiding behind the arras in Gertude’s room. This shows how Polonius, a man unaware of the true nature of the situation he is in, is killed by a member of the royalty during the execution of one of their schemes. This makes Polonius’ death a tragedy.
The next member of Polonius’ family to die is his daughter Ophelia. Ophelia’s death is tragic because of her complete innocence in the situation. Some may argue that Polonius deserves his fate because of his decei .....
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Characterization Of Reverend Samuel Parris In "The Crucible"
Number of words: 661 - Number of pages: 3.... is set into motion. During the trials Parris is sure to
attack the character of every defendant leaving no one pure. When Frances
Nurse brings a petition with 91 names on it, a petition to set Rebecca,
Goody Proctor, and Martha Corey free Parris demands that all those on the
list be called in for questioning.
pg93
Danforth, glancing at the list: How many names are here?
Frances: Ninety-one, Your Excellency.
Parris, sweating: These people should be summoned. Danforth
looks up at him questioningly. For questioning. .....
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Television - In Living Color
Number of words: 1244 - Number of pages: 5.... like no other
medium can. This incredible power of television comes from three specific
areas: an inordinate amount of time spent in front of the television,
it's ability to target a specific audience, and it's ability to attack the
viewer on both the auditory and visual field.
The time spent in front of a television continues to grow with each
generation. The number of hours a child spends in front of a television
is rapidly overtaking even the number of hours that they will spend in
school. Included in their weekly television viewing are an extrao .....
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The Use Of Camera Angles In Citizen Kane
Number of words: 412 - Number of pages: 2.... and portray it to the viewers without words.
The third example of shots in the movie is a long shot in which workers at a plant are shown going in, in large numbers to work and then when it is shut down there is no one around and the whole place is empty. This really shows the impact of which the plant shutting down had on the people. It puts into perspective the amount of people that were fired and had no job and in essence no money. These shots help to prove the impact that the depression had on people.
The fourth example is at the very end. During the whol .....
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27 Years Of Influential 60 Minutes
Number of words: 1492 - Number of pages: 6.... Minutes has a vast history of stories covered, yet the format
has remained unchanged. Don Hewett, creator and producer of 60 Minutes,
has been the subject of much criticism for his stubbornness. Since its
origin, 60 Minutes has continued to adhere to the same formula that made
it such a success. The hidden-camera interviews, the surprising of
unsuspecting alleged crooks with a bombardment of questions, the longevity
of the featured reporters, all of these are what made 60 Minutes a
success--finishing in the top 10 Nielson ratings for 17 consecutive seasons
a .....
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The Crucible: Theme Of Mass Hysteria
Number of words: 871 - Number of pages: 4.... the end of the play. Abigail Williams, for instance,
has a love affair with John Proctor, and wants Proctor to leave his wife
Elizabeth for her. Another character with a hidden agenda is Mr. Thomas
Putnam, who hopes to take over some of his neighbor's land. To amplify the
situation, a group of girls are questioned by ministers for performing
witch-like rituals in the forest. A Puritan belief of the 17th century is
that the devil and other demons live in the forest, and that witchcraft is
performed there as well. Dissembling citizens begin to accuse others of
wit .....
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The Story Of Oedipus
Number of words: 451 - Number of pages: 2.... to harm his/her enemies, and
as far as Oedipus knew, King Laius was an enemy.
Queen Jocasta wasn't exactly guiltless, either. The great Queen had also
tried with King Laius to kill their son, and had no respect for the prophecies
of Apollo: "A prophet? Listen to me and learn some peace of mind: no skill in
the world, nothing human can penetrate the future." She was also the other half
of a mother-son marriage. Greek law considered the act, not the motive -
meaning that even though she nor Oedipus knew they were related, they committed
the crime. .....
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