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The Symbolism in ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ becomes more noticeable as you read more into the book… “The concrete pillars supporting its south roof where too strong for their burden” The people of Maycomb county were not considering how the… Continue Reading →

The book/film Spider-man is set in a heroic/villan theme, containing bad and good people which falls into the category of anti hero. Anti hero is classed as a “central character in a story, film, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes”…. Continue Reading →

How does Baz Luhrmann keep the spirit of Shakespearean theatre alive in his interpretation of Romeo and Juliet? Soliloquy- E.g When Friar Lawrence is explaining the good/bad poison in the same plant. Dramatic irony- E.g Balcony scene (Juliet is on… Continue Reading →

Tender- Showing gentleness,kindness, and affection Pilgrimage- A journey to a place of particular interest Deceased- Recently dead Lamentable- (of circumstance or conditions) very bad Untimely- (of an event or act) happening or done at the wrong time Cleft- split, divided,or… Continue Reading →

The early days of Elizabethan commercial theatre. Performances were held in private London inns. Inexpensive.  They were held indoors or yard. The audience capacity rose up to 500. Theatre was new in Shakespeare’s time. The first commercial theatre in the… Continue Reading →

Juliet’s dad makes plans for her to marry Paris, and they are going to make them have a small party, because Tybalt has just died. They make the wedding on a Thursday.

Friar Lawrence tries to console Romeo and find a solution for the terrible problems that have arisen. Romeo tries to kill himself and the nurse stops him. Also he is hiding with Mercutio, because if he is caught in Verona… Continue Reading →

Juliet’s is in her house (Capulet’s house) Monday morning. Juliet is very exited (eager) to meet Romeo again but the nurse has to break the news to Juliet about Romeo being banished from Verona. Also, her cousin is killed by… Continue Reading →

Mercutio, Benvolio and men are in a public place on a Monday morning. Mercutio is outraged when Romeo refuses Tybalt’s challenge, draws own sword, and in fighting that follows both he and Tybalt are killed. Romeo gets banished from Verona…. Continue Reading →

William Shakespeare uses strong language devices to help him make his stories and plays sound better to make the audience interested. William Shakespeare uses: Similies Iambic Pentameter Metaphors Dramatic Irony