Julius CaesarProvide just the right balance for the study of language, imagery and theatricality, and of character and context, enabling students to gain a clear understanding of the text. Contains introductory essays focussing on topics related to social, cultural and historical context. Introductions to each scene pointing out a central feature and ensuring that students understand the plot. Extensive notes and well-placed illustrations provide clear explanations of words and phrases, and a general overview of the meaning for easy reference. Accompanying support packs provide clearly structured and easily manageable resource materials for Assessment Objective-driven coursework assignments. |
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Shakespeare – the great realist What Shakespeare added to his source material was his insight into people and society . He understood what makes people tick and what makes society hold together or fall apart .
Shakespeare – the great realist What Shakespeare added to his source material was his insight into people and society . He understood what makes people tick and what makes society hold together or fall apart .
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In Hamlet , he wrote that the dramatist should hold a mirror up to nature , so that all of us can see ourselves reflected . As he picks on the parts of human behaviour that don't change ( fear , jealousy , doubt , self - pity ) ...
In Hamlet , he wrote that the dramatist should hold a mirror up to nature , so that all of us can see ourselves reflected . As he picks on the parts of human behaviour that don't change ( fear , jealousy , doubt , self - pity ) ...
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There is also a sense that , apart from the power of kings , it is greed , nationalism and stupidity that hold societies together . Shakespeare shows how people can be swayed by manipulative rhetoric and the skills of the politician ...
There is also a sense that , apart from the power of kings , it is greed , nationalism and stupidity that hold societies together . Shakespeare shows how people can be swayed by manipulative rhetoric and the skills of the politician ...
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In Julius Caesar , Mark Antony's character itemises the stabs of the conspirator as he holds up Caesar's torn cloak , and then declares he can go on no longer because his heart is in the coffin with Caesar . This gives him a chance to ...
In Julius Caesar , Mark Antony's character itemises the stabs of the conspirator as he holds up Caesar's torn cloak , and then declares he can go on no longer because his heart is in the coffin with Caesar . This gives him a chance to ...
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We generally hold the opinion that change is positive and should be welcomed , as it usually means progression and improvement . The Elizabethans did not share this view ; they regarded change with fear and suspicion .
We generally hold the opinion that change is positive and should be welcomed , as it usually means progression and improvement . The Elizabethans did not share this view ; they regarded change with fear and suspicion .
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