to a fascinating play filled with suspense and the emotions of the characters run high. 'Hamlet', nonetheless is a challenging script and Hamlet himself can either create the play, or destroy it, he is the key element. To fascinate the audience from the outset you need to examine the setting that Shakespeare describes throughout the script. For in order to create the atmosphere that is in the book you have to overcome the challenges set out, for example the many different sets in the
In the Elizabethan era, many of the issues Shakespeare included in his plays were socially accepted by the audience. In contrast these issues are in large not accepted in today's modern society. The first decisive opposing reactions by a modern and Elizabethan audience to a Shakespeare play such as Othello, is the status of women in this period. Othello among other plays of its era, introduce the idea of women as possessions. "O heaven! How got she out?" Here Brabantio is talking about his
Pyscho: A Film for the Modern Audience Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 “Psycho is one of the most successful films ever made, even to this very day. Part of its success is due to the fact that it was one of the first films shown on screen that did not follow the ordinary and almost bland sequence that so many films used to portray. It was made to completely terrify and hold the audience firmly in their seats, as well as to capture people all over the world with its remarkably thrilling music, making
The Importance of Honor in Richard II The tension-charged exchange between Bolingbroke and Mowbray in the first scenes of Richard II provides exciting action for the audience, and gives a glimpse into trial by combat and the importance of honor in Shakespeare's plays. Trial by combat, or a judicial duel was a traditional way to settle disputes in England and Europe for many generations. People dueled to defend their own honor, and to prove personal claims against the honor of others. Honor.
exhibited a startling lack of redeeming qualities, yet he was never called a monster. The only reason that Caliban should be called a "monster" lies in the only way he differs from the other characters-- his appearance. It is a shame that, while a modern audiences may question the treatment of Caliban, they do not often question the reason behind it, and by failing to do so, they, along with Prospero become slaves to their own preconceptions. Dale Peterson and Jane Goodall encompassed the lesson that
The Importance of the Ghost in Hamlet The stage presence of a ghost would have been familiar to an Elizabethan audience and so the appearance of the Ghost in 'Hamlet' carries some messages which are general - almost as though the ghost was a familiar symbol which evoked certain thoughts merely by being present. The Ghost in 'Hamlet' has a more specific role than that given to ghosts in general, however; it has a crucial part to play in the development of the plot. Thirdly, the interaction between
are numerous contrasts. An obvious difference in these films is that the 1931 version played to a Depression audience and that the Coppola version played to a modern audience. (I am being extremely careful because, obviously, the 1931 audience was modern in 1931; however, we like to think of ourselves as being more modern than past generations. There are differences in the audiences which viewed the respective versions in their time, and I hope to prove this point as the paper unfolds.) When
Othello: its Universality Pro and Con In the Shakespearean play Othello there are elements which the audiences of 400 years ago found appealing, and which the audiences of today find appealing. This is the secret of the universality of the drama – a quality which some critics question. H. S. Wilson in his book of literary criticism, On the Design of Shakespearean Tragedy, discusses the lack of universality in the protagonist of the play: Still, the play is Othello’s story: he is
Alcestis is a myth that is "the most touching of all the Greek dramas to a modern audience" (Lind 213). It is a tragicomedy by the playwright Euripides and it centers on the king and queen of Thessalia. Admetus, the king, has been fated to die yet, due to his alliance with Apollo, is given the chance to find a replacement. His wife, Alcestis, volunteers for the position claiming that she cannot imagine life without her husband. After Alcestis submits her life, Admetus discovers the pain of loss and
its early publication and its modern re-presentation today. Written in the 1840s, no extant manuscript of the poem exists in Clare’s own hand and each version of the poem is inflected by its editor in different but always significant ways. In recent years, this is reflected in the sole copyright control over Clare’s work exercised by his most prominent editor, whose own interpretation of Clare governs the way the poet and his poems are presented to a modern audience. The publication history of
STORY The storyline of Macbeth is not relevant to modern audiences. It is about a man (Macbeth) who has the ambition to be king, in the beginning Macbeth is a little unprepared and his wife (Lady Macbeth) is ruthless. The language and setting of this play is irrelevant because castles and this language are not seen in today’s society. An example of the language shown in this play is found in Act 1, Scene 2 where Macbeth is saying ‘rest easy in the meantime’ but he says “Good repose the while”. The
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare for a Modern Audience Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' was written to be viewed by an audience via stage. But theatre productions have become less popular due to cinema, videos, DVD's and home theatre. It means that for a cheaper cost people can view productions of stories both in public and within their own homes. Theatres of today tend to be portrayed as an occasional evening out, something that is planned and requires booking. Theatres are a
Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice by a Modern Audience Since the time of Shakespeare, The play “Merchant of Venice” has had a dramatic effect on the modern audience today. In the 16th century, Jews were completely disliked, & Jews were not allowed to live in England unless they had converted to Christianity. ====================================================================== Jews who practised their own religion were banned from England. To modern audiences, this is “Anti-Semitic”, so this
Shakespeare’s Characters' Impact on a Young Modern Audience Shakespeare’s characters in Romeo and Juliet are multi-dimensional (true to life). This makes them more engaging to the audience; Shakespeare also uses stereotypes to add to the atmosphere of comedy and drama. Examples of multi-dimensional characters are Romeo and Juliet themselves; an example of a stereotypical character is Mercutio. He adds comedy and drama when he is stabbed in the fight scene. Shakespeare shows violence and
The Reactions of a Contemporary and Modern Audience to the Honourable Actions of Hamlet The play of Hamlet includes a theme about honour, but what exactly does honour mean? The contemporary audience of the play would have seen honour as being duty to your family, and your principles. A modern audience would understand honour as being about respect, selflessness, beliefs, self-awareness, and bravery. Here you can see that the modern understanding of honour is much different to how people
The Modern and Mediaeval Merchant's Tale "The Merchant's Prologue and Tale" is mainly concerned with the infidelity of May while she is married to Januarie. Infidelity is undoubtedly a popular topic for discussion in modern times and is often the subject of magazine or television stories. Despite the concern with marriage and the status of men and women within such a relationship keeping the story applicable to the audience even more than 600 years later, there are many elements of the Prologue
Men of Respect and Macbeth In 1991, William Shakespeare’s great play “Macbeth” was re-created into a modern day version titled “Men of Respect.” Was the plays textual fidelity lost in transition during the making of the film, or did the film show total loyalty and devotion to the text and the feelings of the play? A closer examination of the characters/lines, classification between good and evil, and the use of light and dark will compare the many differences and similarities between William
think about the way the role of art and the artist has changed through history, and how modern art is interpreted by a modern audience. Writing about modern art gives me the creeps. In other types of art, clear facts can be asserted with security, public reactions are clearly documented, skills can be appreciated, and art is clearly recognized as such. Modern art defys all of these conventions. Writing about modern art bothers me because after I've said everything that I feel about a piece, I'm not
What is the effect on the audience of John Proctors decision in act 4? How does miller build up tension and drama in this section? How is it still relevant to a modern audience? This essay is on the main importance of John Proctors decision and how Miller builds up a sense of tension (and also drama) throughout Act 4. I will also mention how relevant the play is in modern day times by discussing McCarthyism. Firstly, John Proctors decision in this section is quite simple, sign the agreement
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet for a Modern Audience The main difference that we have to remember about both the Zefferelli and Luhrman productions is that they are aimed at completely different audiences. The major reason for this is the changing times as the Zefferelli and Luhrman films were made in 1968 and 1997 respectively. Basically, the 1997 film is made so that young people in the year 1997 can relate to it and the 1968 film attracted the 1968 audience. The difference in dates affects