Demi-devils: The Character of Shakespeare's Villains |
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... nature ” ( I : iii : 405 ) , and The Moor ( howbeit that I endure him not ) Is of a constant , loving , noble nature , And I dare think he'll prove to Desdemona A most dear husband . ( II : i : 297-300 ) It was this second motive ...
... nature ” ( I : iii : 405 ) , and The Moor ( howbeit that I endure him not ) Is of a constant , loving , noble nature , And I dare think he'll prove to Desdemona A most dear husband . ( II : i : 297-300 ) It was this second motive ...
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... nature . Shakespeare also makes use of the legend concerning Richard's deformity to account for his natural depravity and to provide a motive . By way of con- trast , the prophesies of the witches come after Macbeth has led a decent ...
... nature . Shakespeare also makes use of the legend concerning Richard's deformity to account for his natural depravity and to provide a motive . By way of con- trast , the prophesies of the witches come after Macbeth has led a decent ...
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... Nature never lends The smallest scruple of her excellence But , like a thrifty goddess , she determines Herself the glory of a creditor , Both thanks and use . ( I : i : 28-41 ) Perhaps , as in the characterization of Iago , this is ...
... Nature never lends The smallest scruple of her excellence But , like a thrifty goddess , she determines Herself the glory of a creditor , Both thanks and use . ( I : i : 28-41 ) Perhaps , as in the characterization of Iago , this is ...
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Aaron and Iago | 25 |
Richard III Macbeth and Lady Macbeth | 47 |
Angelo and Shylock | 69 |
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