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Candida as a problem play -Marchbanks

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Que.16. Discuss 'Candida' as a play of ideas. Or Discuss 'Candida' as a problem play.. Or Discuss Shaw's 'Candida' as a mystery play. Or Discuss Shaw's 'Candida' as a domestic comedy. Or Comment on the title of the play 'Candida'.   Ans.Candida : As a Play of Ideas Introduction - In Shaw's 'Candida', there is no dispute regarding the heroine of the play, but there is confusion regarding the hero for Marchbanks and Morell are the two leading male characters. Candida's importance makes the title of the play to the point and fully justified. It is a short, simple, attractive title. A frank, open, honest, truthful, sincere, direct and plain-spoken person is called candid. Candida has all these qualities in her character. The main title is justified by this fact. But the subtitle 'A Mystery' demands discussion. Besides, Maurice Valency claims in the first draft of the play, Shaw called : 'Candida, a...

Character of Candida - Marchbanks

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Que. 15. Account for the character of Candida. Or"Candida and Candida, the whole play rotates round her." Discuss. Ans. · Character of Candida Introduction- In Shaw's ' Candida', there is no dispute regarding the heroine of the play. Candida's importance makes the title of the play to the point and fully justified. It is a short, simple, attractive title. A frank, open, honest, truthful, sincere, direct and plain-spoken person is called candid. Candida has all these qualities in her character. The main title is justified by this fact and establishes the fact that Candida is the central character in the play. Her appearance- Shaw draws a graphic picture of Candida. She is a charming lady of 33. Lexy reminds Proserpine that Candida is very beautiful and her fine eyes are lively. Her husband's devotion to her- Morell loves his wife Candida very much. He claims that Candida is an ideal housewife and his curate Lexy should get a wife like Candi...

Who is hero in the play Candida - Marchbanks

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Que 14. Who is hero in the play 'Candida' ? Account for Marchbanks as the hero of the play. Or "It is not the husband, but the poet who attracts our sympathy and deserves to be the hero in the play" Discuss. Or  '' Account for the character of Marchbanks. Ans .Character of Marchbanks Introduction -In Shaw's 'Candida', there is no dispute regarding the heroine of the play, but there is confusion regarding the hero for Marchbanks and Morell are the two leading male characters. The play is based on a love triangle in which two men : Morell and Marchbanks claim their love to one lady Candida. A common man thinks the person who marries the heroine is the hero, but a literary evaluation shows that the hero ought to be active and his action ought to leave an impression on the audience or the reader as the case may bc. From this point of view, we find that Morell is weak. It is Marchbanks who attracts our sympathy and proves himself superior to ...

Who is Caliban - The Tempest

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Que. 13. Who is Caliban ? Account for the part played by Caliban in the play 'The Tempest'. Ans . Caliban Introduction - Prospero, the right Duke of Milan rules the island. He is a great magician and nis potent spirits are Ariel and Caliban. Ariel serves higher purposes. Prospero lives here with his daughter Miranda. For mean service, Prospero employs Caliban. "He is an original inhabitant of the island. The island belongs to him for his mother Sycorax ruled there before Prospero's arrival. He is a savage and deformed slave. It is Caliban's innocence that he sees his liberty merely in change of master. He hates Prospero and wishes to take revenge by seeing Miranda's chastity violated. He welcomes Stephano as his new master and asks him to kill Prospero and marry Miranda. He takes Stephano to show the treasures of the island. A depraved creature- Seeing Caliban , Trinculo is confused if he is a man or a fish and that too dead or alive. Caliban may be...

Does Prospero represent Shakespeare -Discuss

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Que.12.Do you think that Prospero is Shakespeare himself? Discuss. Ans. - Prospero: Shakespeare Introduction- " The Tempest' is Shakespeare's last play. In the play, Prospero is the central figure. There are so many similarities between Shakespeare and the character of Prospero. Critics discover autobiographical element in it and claim that Prospero is Shakespeare. Shakespeare's dramatic world : Prospero's island-On an island, as result to a tempest, all the characters of the play come together. The ship is broken, but the passengers are somehow saved. They reach the different parts of the island. Alonso, the King of Naples thinks Ferdinand, his worthy son is drowned. Prospero, the right Duke of Milan rules the island. He was banished unlawfully. He is a great magician and his potent spirit Ariel had raised the tempest. Antonio, his brother usurped the throne of Milan. To teach a lesson to Antonio, the tempest is raised by Prospero who lives here wit...

Forgiveness and Freedom -The Tempest

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Que.10. Do you agree that forgiveness and freedom are the theme of 'The Tempest'? Give reason. Or “Critically  analyze  the statement: "The rarer action is in virtue than in vengeance."  Or "Discuss the theme of the play 'The Tempest'. Or “Discuss 'The Tempest' as a morality play. Ans. Theme : Forgiveness and Freedom Introduction- ' The Tempest' is a romance . It is different from a comedy as well as a tragedy. In fact, it is a separate category of plays. It is comic in atmosphere, but it is akin to tragedy in theme. It is much like a revenge tragedy in which the hero decides to take revenge for a wrong done to him. But it differs from a revenge tragedy in this way that the heart of the hero is filled with noble inspiration and he gives up the idea of taking revenge. The dramatist shows the rare greatness of forgiveness. The hero suffers, but does not take revenge thinking it is a prince's part to forgive. In this way, the no...

Symbolism: Title The Tempest

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Que.9.Write a note on the title of the play 'The Tempest'. Or’’ Discuss 'The Tempest' as a symbolical play, Or ‘’Discuss 'The Tempest' as an allegory. Or’’ What is the significance of the title in 'The Tempest'? Ans. Symbolism: Title  'The Tempest' Introduction- Shakespeare 's 'The Tempest' is a great symbolical play. If a symbolical interpretation of the play is made, an altogether different meaning comes to light. In that case, the whole play becomes an allegory. An allegory is a composition with double meaning one at the surface and the other with a deeper sense. For example, in the play, the apparent meaning at the surface deals with Prospero while the symbolical meaning makes it an auto biography of Shakespeare. Title of the play- The title of the play is highly significant for it symbolizes all the important events of the play. The first tempest was betrayal with Prospero by his younger brother. Prospero was left...

Madness in Hamlet

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Q.8. Account for madness in Hamlet. Or "Though this be madness, yet there is a method in't. Discuss. Ans . Madness in Hamlet Introduction- Hamlet is the Prince of Denmark. He is heavily shocked for after his father's untimely death, Hamlet's mother is married to his uncle, an unworthy man. It has broken -Hamlet's heart. He learns that the ghost of his father visits the fort at midnight. The ghost informs that hamlet's uncle poisoned him and seduced his wife. It is Hamlet's duty to take revenge. Hamlet tells about it all to Horatio who remarks that it is very strange and unbelievable. Hamlet pretends madness to succeed in taking revenge. The action- Hamlet shows his determination to take revenge. It gives him a purpose of living as well as punishing a sinner. His resolution to pretend madness is a part of it. Now he has full faith in the ghost's report. The following remark confirms the viewpoint. So, uncle, there you are. Now to my word. T...

Ghost in Hamlet- Essay

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Q. 7. Write a short essay on the importance of Ghost in 'Hamlet'. Or ‘’ Account for the importance of supernatural element in 'Hamlet'. Ans. Supernatural Element : Ghost in 'Hamlet' Introduction- Under the influence of the Renaissance, the Elizabethans had a natural interest in the uncommon. Taking advantage of this, dramatists of that time included the part played by supernatural spirits in their plays. Marlowe introduces Mephistopheles in 'Dr. Faustus' and Shakespeare introduces the ghost of Hamlet's father in 'Hamlet'. Objective appearance of Ghost : Mystery of murder Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark is heavily shocked for after his father's untimely death, Hamlet's mother is married to his uncle, an unworthy man. It has broken Hamlet's heart. He remains lost in gloomy thoughts all the time. One day, he learns that the ghost of his father visits the fort at midnight. At midnight, Hamlet waits for the ghost and succeed...

Play within the Play-Hamlet

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Que 6. Write a short essay on the dramatic importance of the play within the play. Or ‘’Is it right to say that the play within the play is included only to justify Hamlet's delay in action ? Discuss. Ans. Play within the Play Introduction- Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' is the best tragic play by him . The plot of the play is well-constructed. Its episodes and scenes are to the point. A very important scene in the play throws light on psychological importance of a dramatic scene on a man of guilty conscience. It is the play within the play, presented by Hamlet to catch the conscience of the King. The background of the scene- Hamlet learns that the ghost of his father visits the fort at midnight. At midnight, Hamlet waits for the ghost and succeeds in having a talk with it. The ghost informs that hamlet's uncle poisoned him and seduced his wife. It is Hamlet's duty to take revenge. Hamlet tells about it all to Horatio who remarks that it is very strange and un...

Importance of soliloquies in Hamlet

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Q. 5. Write a critical note on the importance of soliloquies in 'Hamlet'. What place they occupy in the action of the tragedy and the character of the hero ? Or   ‘ Discuss ‘Hamlet' as the tragedy of the human soul. Or ‘Discuss 'Hamlet' as a psychological tragedy. Or ’Discuss 'Hamlet' as a tragedy of thought. Ans. Importance of Soliloquies Introduction- Shakespeare's ' Hamlet ' provides a psychological study of a man, forced to do something that stands against his basic nature. Naturally, what goes inside Hamlet 's mind is of greater value than what he acts physically on the stage. It is quite easy for a dramatist to present physical action. The problem in this play is to project the hero's inside that is his spiritual conflict. Hamlet 's spiritual conflict is revealed in his emotional speeches and particularly his soliloquies. Hamlet's soliloquies - Shakespeare introduces six important soliloquies in ' Hamle...

Dr Faustus as a spiritual play-Discus

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Q. 4. Discuss that 'Dr. Faustus' brings to light an eternal conflict between the forces of good and evil. Or 'Dr. Faustus' is more like a morality play than like an Elizabethan play. Or   Discuss 'Dr. Faustus' as a spiritual play.   Or Describe the relevance of reading 'Dr. Faustus' in 21st century.   Or Discuss 'Dr. Faustus' as an   allegorical play. Or Discuss that Christopher Marlowe's 'Dr. Faustus' stresses the importance of soul on the one hand and firm faith in God on the other. Or Discuss 'Dr. Faustus' as a symbolical play. Ans. 'Dr. Faustus': a Symbolical Play Introduction- Christopher Marlowe's 'Dr. Faustus ' is a popular symbolical play. ' Dr. Faustus' presents a number of symbols that stand for a vice or virtue. The play deals with the importance of soul and firm faith in God. It accounts for the universal conflict between good and evil. Lucifer, Beelzebu...

Marlowe as a Renaissance dramatist

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Qu. 3. Write a note on Marlowe as a dramatist. Or Account for Marlowe's contribution to the development of English tragedy. Or Account for Marlowe as a Renaissance dramatist.   Ans. Marlowe as a Dramatist   Introduction- Christopher Marlowe was a popular English  dramatist  and poet of the Elizabethan Age. He is regarded as the greatest  dramatist  of the University Wits. Scholars have traced his great influence on William Shakespeare. There is a belief : no Marlow, no Shakespeare.  Marlowe  infused mental and psychological element in his plays. Later  on, Shakespeare develcped it. Unfortunately, his creative period is limited to only six years. Before Marlow,  dramatist s gave importance to comedy,  Marlowe  popularized tragedy. The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus' is a world classic. It is honoured as the first play to employ human psychology in the development of a character. As a dramatist- It is impossible to prove...

Comic scenes in Dr. Faustus-Marlowe

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Que.2. Comment on the comic scenes in 'Dr. Faustus'.    Or Marlowe's 'Dr. Faustus' is a grim tragedy with a blend of rough comedy. Discuss. Ans .Comic Scenes Introduction – Christopher Marlowe was a popular English dramatist and poet of the Elizabethan Age. He is regarded as the greatest dramatist of the University Wits. Scholars have traced his great influence on William Shakespeare. Marlowe infused mental and psychological element in his plays. Later on, Shakespeare developed it. Marlowe popularized tragedy. 'The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus' is a world classic. It is honoured as the first play to employ human psychology in the development of a character. The tragic stress is so heavy that comic scenes are weak. Some comic scenes are out of reference and obstruct the development of the serious action. It too is believed that comic scenes are not composed by Marlowe. Great purpose of comic scenes- In Shakespeare's tragic plays, comic...

What is the source of Christopher Marlowe's 'Dr. Faustus'?

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Q. 1. Write a note on the popular legend of Dr. Faustus. How does Christophe- Marlowe develop it into a popular tragic play?  OR What is the source of Christopher Marlowe's 'Dr. Faustus'? How far Marlowe succeeds in making it a successful tragic play? Ans . Legend of Faustus Introduction -  Christopher Marlowe was a popular English dramatist and poet of the Elizabethan Age. He is regarded as the greatest dramatist of the University Wits. 'Dr. Faustus' is his greatest tragic play. As a tragic hero, Dr. Faustus is regarded as one of the greatest classic figures. It is important to know what the Faustus legend was and how Marlowe turned that into a popular tragic play. It is interesting to study how the legend of Faustus. passes through changes in Marlowe's hands and enjoys such a great popularity. The legend of Faustus- The legend of Faust or Faustus has its origin in Germany. He was a semi-legendary scholar of great ability. It is said that he made an...

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