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Furies Described in The Eumenides

In Greek mythology, the Furies, also known as the Erinyes, were female deities of vengeance and retribution. They were described in detail in the play “The Eumenides” by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. The Furies were said to have been born from the blood of the castrated Uranus, the god of the sky. They were typically depicted as three women

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Furies Described in The Eumenides

In Greek mythology, the Furies, also known as the Erinyes, were female deities of vengeance and retribution. They were described in detail in the play “The Eumenides” by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. The Furies were said to have been born from the blood of the castrated Uranus, the god of the sky. They were typically depicted as three women

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What is the importance of animals?

Animals play a vital role in our world and have been an integral part of human societies for thousands of years. Here are some of the important roles that animals play in our lives: Ecological balance: Animals play an important role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems. They help to regulate populations of other species, pollinate plants, and break down

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Podcast: Jew of Malta, 3.4

My podcast “Toilet Nunnery and Friends” is covering Act 3 Scene 4 of Shakespeare’s Jew of Malta. The over -all goal for my reading is to discuss how the scene might illustrate and how it is a key element to understanding the play in a broader sense, as well as give my audience an authentic feel for a scene reading

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11 April. Witch, Act 5 & Country Wife, Act 1

Housekeeping: Papers are due next Thursday, April 20 by 5:00. You will all give your presentations on that date as well. I brought the presentation requirements inline with the final paper. The Witch of Edmonton, Act 5 English Civil War (1642-51), Interregnum (1653-1660), & the Restoration of the Monarchy (1660-1678) James I and IV dies in 1625 Charles I succeeds

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Scholarly Annotation of Masculinity in Macbeth

The world of that Shakespeare creates in most of his plays consists of portraying strong and influential women in a negative light while boasting men’s similar power. The same applies to Macbeth. Robert Kimbrough analyzes the fierce war between manhood and womanhood through the perspective of humanhood by understanding the fear of “social destructiveness of polarized masculinity and femininity” in

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30 March. Witch of Edmonton

Morris Dancing Woodcut of Will Kemp dancing from Oxford London (1600) The Witch of Edmonton was likely written in 1620, played at the Cockpit (aka the Phoenix) by Prince Charles I’s Men in 1621 & Published in 1658. Act 1 1. What is the devil? I he supernatural, the outward show of inward failings; OR cultural practices that result in

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Blog Post 5: Annotation of Virtue, Natural Law, and Supernatural Solicitation: A Thomastic Reading of Macbeth

An article by Stacey Hibbs and Thomas Hibbs titled, Virtue, Natural Law, and Supernatural Solicitation: A Thomastic Reading of Macbeth, delves into a close reading of Macbeth through the lense of Thomas Aquinas to exhibit how the plot and character decisions closely reflect the philosophical and theological teachings of Aquinas. Specifically, the use of Aquinas’s theory of virtue, natural law,

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RQ: Macbeth, Acts 4-5

Macbeth, Acts 4 & 5   1. Why do the weird sisters, Hecate, and “their masters” (4.1.78) want to effect the affairs of state? What’s their stake in the outcome of battle for the throne of Scotland? 2. How are we supposed to read the spells? Are the spells a metaphor for how nature effects culture? Or are they just

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21 March, Macbeth Acts 2-3

Housekeeping: Calendar Change Part I: Secondary Articles and Annotation Part II: Discussion 1.What is the significance of the floating dagger (2.1.32-40)? Why Macbeth can see it but not touch it? In what way is the dagger similar to the prophecies? 2.What is the relationship between sleep and death in Macbeth? For instance, Macbeth says that he heard a voice cry,

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RQ: Macbeth, Acts 1-3

Macbeth, Act I, Questions 1.Why is it bad luck to say Macbeth backstage during a production of any play?  2. Do the Weird Sisters, the First, Second, and Third Witch remind you of the Furies? 3. What sorts of offstage sounds do we hear in 1.1? Does it matter that the animals in the first scene are named and the

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