... All the while, an old man, Teiresias, knew that it was King Laius that Oedipus had killed. Oedipus didn't even know that it was King Laius that he killed. In the future, when Teiresias tries to convince Oedipus that he is the killer, Oedipus turns him away and calls him a liar and blames it all on him: And I'll tell you what I think: You planned it, you had it done, you all but Killed him with your own hands: if you had eyes, I'd say that the crime was yours, and yours alone. (1.2.331-334) Teiresius is a blind prophet, and it is possible that if Oedipus had listened to him in the first place, his internal suffering may hav ...
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... lady inside, your wife, she is the one to tell you. Oedipus - Did she give it to you? Shepherd - Yes, my lord, she did...To destroy it...She was afraid of dreadful prophecies...The child would kill its parents, that was the story. Oedipus - Then why did you give it to this old man here? Shepherd - In pity master. I thought he would take it away to a foreign country--to the place he came from. If you are the man he says you are, you were born the most unfortunate of men.” (86-89) When King Laius heard this prophecy and returned to Thebes to tell of this prophecy to his wife, they planned to kill their child, but neither had the guts to do it. ...
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... hears the news that he has been invited to go to a party with the girl of his dreams, his face lights up and he cant help but smile. Still with the same angle, the camera swings around to show the faces of his friends as he tells them his news. Their facial expressions as showed by the camera are delightful and happy ones. This makes Knox even more happy. The scene ends with a close up of Knox hanging up the phone and then a high level shot of him running up the stairs. Scene where Mr Keating tell the class to come up and stand on the desk. To start this scene camera view as seen through Mr Keating's eyes shows the whole class sitting quietly. He tells t ...
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... Children's television which was a mixture of songs, education, fun, and a whole lot more. In 1969, the first airing of "Sesame Street" took place. Sesame Street had programs which were sponsored by different letters of the alphabet or numbers each day, and relied on very short, animated cartoons with live and puppet segments which kept the interest of preschool children. The show was an instant outstanding success, and still broadcasts today. In 1970, "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood" was born. Mr. Fred Roger's used puppets and music to teach patience and cooperation, while providing guidance to help children cope with feelings and frustrations. Mr. Roger's land of ...
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... and never brought himself to trust Willy again. After some fourteen years, Biff returns home. He and his brother Happy try to think of some job that Biff could get and settle down in New York. Biff and his brother think of a man that Biff used to work for named Bill Oliver. Biff thinks that he will ask Mr. Oliver for a loan of ten thousand dollars so biff can began a business of his own. Biff and his brother tell Willy about there plans. Willy thinks that these two brothers together could rule the world. Willy tells Biff that Mr. Oliver always thought pretty high of him. Willy is very happy, knowing that his sons are going to see Bill Oliver and become succ ...
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... copied there; and thy commandment all alone shall live. (A1, S5,L99-103) This statement makes it perfectly clear that Hamlet views what he has to do as a job that he has to do for his father. In act 2, scene 2 Hamlet meets an actor who easily displays intense emotion and passion on matters that have just come to his head. Hamlet asks himself in the soliloquy that followed if he was a coward for not completing his task yet. This makes it obvious that killing Claudius isn't something that Hamlet wants to do. Hamlet is so weary of killing his uncle that he questions the intentions of the ghost. It was said earlier in the play that the gho ...
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... The Prince, from Romeo And Juliet, had told Romeo and Juliet's families that if there was another riot that the heads of each family will be killed. The Lieutenant, from West Side Story, had told the Puerto Rican's and the American's that if they get into another fight they all will have to go to jail. The difference between the two peace-makers is that the Prince has more power than the Lieutenant. In the story of Romeo and Juliet, Paris wants to marry Juliet against her wishes. Her father wants Paris West Side Story to marry Juliet. Juliet goes off and marries Romeo without telling anyone. In Chino wants to marry Maria against her wishes, just like ...
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... and loses his position with Othello. Iago enlists the help of Roderigo-a foolish, impetuous, former suitor of Desdemona. He convinces Roderigo to make as much money as possible so Roderigo can win over Desdemona when she tires of Othello. He also tells Roderigo that Cassio is in love with Desdemona and convinces Roderigo to murder Cassio (Iago later murders Roderigo). Iago even deceives his own wife, Emilia, convincing her to "find" Desdemona's handkerchief, given to her by Othello as a gift. He then drops it in Cassio's room and uses that as proof of Desdemona's infidelity. He later tries to kill Emilia to silence her. Not one escapes his web of deception. What ...
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... alone" (41). Macbeth is worried about the witches prophesy that Banquo will be the father of a line of kings. He sees this meaning one of two things, either the fate of himself, or the fate of his line of children. Therefore, he wants to get Banquo and Fleance out of the way. His being the third murderer, in his mind, will help guarantee that the murder is completed and that the prophesy does not come true. The circumstances surrounding this plan also make it evident that Macbeth is involved. The night is approaching and it is dark, so the other murders cannot see who it is. Moreover, no other individual knew the exact details of the murder plans and when a ...
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... that Romeo and Juliet would not have had to hide their love for each other. Tybalt, indeed, had a large effect on the lives of Romeo and Juliet, by killing Mercutio. Another minor character thought to have shaped the destinies of Romeo and Juliet is Paris. In Act 3, Scene 5, Lady Capulet announces that Juliet is to marry Paris. "The County Paris, at Saint Peter's church, Shall happily make thee there a joyful bride." Juliet obviously refuses and goes to Friar Laurence for help. Friar Laurence devises a plan, which will prevent the marriage and reunite Romeo with Juliet. However, this plan goes horribly wrong, perhaps causing the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. If Par ...
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