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The goal of qualitative inquiry is not that of explanation and verification but rather understanding. As such an appropriate ontology and epistemology must be reviewed and adopted. Jardine (1992) states “Hermeneutic inquiry has as its goal to educe understanding, to bring forth the presuppositions in which we already live. Its task, therefore, is not to … Read more
Romeo and Juliet: the renown, star-crossed lovers who exemplify what it means to find one’s true love. But does their story of feuding families, secret meetings, and apothecary poisonings really show what true love is like? Starting at a supposedly-Montague-free party, Romeo, a teenager that was, moments ago, pining over Rosaline, fell into a deep … Read more
William Shakespeare illustrates the concept of tragedy through Julius Caesar by taking the audience back in time to a compelling event in Roman history that begins with a man who “was a successful general who conquered territories outside of Rome and helped turn Rome into a large empire.” When one thinks of tragedy they often … Read more
Maternal Relationship Transformation in Hamlet The relationship between a son and his mother will go on to define the ongoing. Hamlet, arguably the most complex and articulate character in all of English literature, never ceases to surprise and shock readers. His battle with Claudius is always going to be one-sided, as Claudius simply does not … Read more
Transformational Action Plan Jennifer Brown Vision My vision is to create a school-wide culture of reading for pleasure and learning that is shared by students, parents, and staff. Currently, our school district is ranked last in our DRG and scores on the NWEA MAP reading tests (administered three times a year) are low–indicating that we … Read more
1.Throughout the play, Hamlet has many different emotions and shifts in thought that ultimately develop him as a character. He first shows determination and motivation in the play as in Act 1 Scene 5 he says “So, uncle, there you are. Now to my word./It is adieu, adieu, remember me.’/ I have sworn’t”(1.5.117-119). Hamlet is … Read more
Morgan Mahan Professor Bohm Music 127 21 April 2019 Broadway musicals have been around for over a century. With over forty theatres along the Broadway, many musicals have come in and out of fame during this time. The history of Broadway musicals has seen large changes and growth throughout the music industry. This change comes … Read more
Other than the trumpet mentioned in stage directions, there is also an allusion to recorders, which is another type of wind instrument, serving as the flute of that time. When Hamlet is talking to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, he sees players enter with recorders. He insists on Guildenstern trying to play the recorder. After Guildenstern tells … Read more
Loss of Life, Trust and Sanity Aesop, a Greek fabulist, once said, “He who plots to hurt others often hurts himself.” As Hamlet suffers detrimental effects of mourning after the death of his father, he not only loses a parent, but he loses his sanity due to his grief. His biggest enemy, Claudius, forces Hamlet … Read more
Alana Pek 08.29.19 Period 5 Kite Runner/ How go Read Prompts: Being able to recognize the patterns while reading complicated literature allows the reader to read in between the lines. The recognition of patterns and symbols allows the reader to examine the characters relationships, actions and general ideas through a deeper connection. Identifying patterns and/or … Read more
The world is made up of colors. And over time, we have come to associate them with various aspects of life and feeling. Color psychology, or the study of how colors impact us, plays a big role in “Macbeth” because with colors comes emotions attached to them. When we hear about certain colors, we connect … Read more
Shakespeare’s Sonnet 138 features the narrator’s love for his mistress, the “dark lady”, who appears throughout Sonnets 127-154, and his issues with trust in the relationship. The first quatrain sets the mood and introduces the storyline for the rest of the sonnet. The sonnet’s tone shifts from a recognition of his lover’s lie about her … Read more
What does it mean to have censorship? In theatre, the definition of censorship can be interpreted in several ways. However, in the early 1700’s, a theatre licencing act was passed where theatres could not perform plays with certain themes/topics or provide audiences with certain material items such as alcohol. All productions were overseen by the … Read more
This essay first considers how Shakespeare and his works impacted the English Language, exploring Middle English through to Modern English. Focusing on the Early Modern English period in which Shakespeare wrote his world-renowned plays. I decided to research Shakespeare due to his phenomenal popularity and reputation as one of the world’s most influenceable writers, as … Read more
Ashwin Kumar English FPT Script INTRO To be selfless, generous and giving, character traits that most people aspire to have and are taught to be since childhood. Altruism, is the incorporation of all these attributes into one as it simply means to value the well being of someone else more than your own. However, in … Read more
