Yll’s Paragraph on Personification
This exemplar written by Yll contains all the key features of a good analytical paragraph. It makes a clear statement, it recruits an example that advances the point, the example is analysed for the language features present and how these strengthen Shakespeare’s purpose. Shakespeare uses personification in his plays to strengthen his ideas by making it clearer. It is a richer and more interesting way to mention points and say...
Macbeth: Dark Resolve
This presentation incorporates the close analysis of a short excerpt from Macbeth, where Lady Macbeth reveals her dark resolve for the presence of the figurative language feature, Personification.
RESEARCH: Macbeth and Jacobean England
To fully appreciate Macbeth, we need to make sure we understand the context of the play. This means looking into society at the time Shakespeare was writing and performing in this play, as well as any historical references it might contain. Today we explored a few possible research questions to pursue. It was interesting to note that some of the questions were able to be answered easily with an internet search, whereas others required...