Under the muted silver sky, lies the anaemic city of New York. Where tiredness meets insanity, and puffs of dense smoke meet the sparkling skyline. Through a break in the sombre clouds, soft beams of light gleam down, reflecting off Mother Nature’s blankets of iridescent snowfall. Winter’s way of saying, Good Morning, New York! Every […]
In the film ‘Crash’ by Paul Haggis, various cinematography effects and language features are utilised in order to have a powerful and emotional response within the audience. A cinematography effect, primarily used as a visual opportunity for the audience to create an initial response, was costume. The director uses costume as a tool to push […]
1930s American society. An unstable, prejudiced time and place for suffering Americans everywhere. Between the years of 1929 and 1939, the U.S was heavily oppressed by the Great Depression, the largest recession the country had ever experienced, which was evident in its effects on the American lifestyle. Along with the economic struggle many were facing, […]
Ambition; a strong desire to do or achieve something. The nature of ambition has been explored throughout literature, for hundreds of years. Various authors, poets, directors and more have interpreted their ideas through the nature of ambition, and this is inflicted through their characters struggle for success. There are many different ways this is done […]
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Act 5, Scene 9 Summary Location: Dunsinane, within the castle Characters: Malcolm, Siward, Rosse, Macduff, thanes and soldiers Events: Rosse informs Siward that his son has been killed, but died a brave death. Macduff enters with Macbeth’s head. Malcolm rewards the thanes by making them earls. He explains what now has to be done, and […]
Act 5, Scene 8 Summary Location: Another part of the field. Characters: Macbeth, Macduff Events: Macbeth and Macduff meet in battle. Macbeth says he cannot be defeated by anyone woman-born, before Macduff reveals he was ‘untimely ripped’ from his mother’s womb. Macbeth is dismayed and refuses to fight, but soon realises he rather fight to […]
Act 5, Scene 7 Summary Location: The same. Another part of the plain. Characters: Macbeth, Young Siward, Macduff, Siward, Malcolm Events: Macbeth is sure that he has nothing to fear, for he cannot be harmed by any man born from a woman. Young Siward (Siward’s son) enters and faces Macbeth in battle. Macbeth kills Young […]
Act 5, Scene 6 Summary Locaion: Dunsinane, a plain before the castle. Characters: Malcolm, Old Siward, Macduff, and their army, with boughs Events: Malcolm gives orders on the attack. Siward says that they are only there to encounter Macbeth’s army and to let them fight or be defeated. Quote/s: “Fare you well. Do we but […]
Act 5, Scene 5 Summary Location: Dunsinane, within the castle Characters: Macbeth, Seyton, and soldiers Events: Macbeth brags that his castle can withstand any siege without doubt. Suddenly, a woman’s cry is heard. Seyton exits to investigate and soon comes back with dreadful news. Macbeth expresses his fear before Seyton announces the Queen is dead. […]