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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
T.E.X.A.S. - Imagery
Compose a T.E.X.A.S. DRAFT that pertains to the imagery used by William Shakespeare in Act I, scene v of "Hamlet".
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Oftentimes in literature, authors utilize imagery in order to stimulate a reader’s senses in such a way that they themselves can experience the story unfold. Hamlet, by William Shakespeare is an example of a work that uses imagery to appeal to the sense so that the story can become more real for readers. When the apparition that is rumored to be Old Hamlet is revealing the truth about how he died, Shakespeare makes use of words and similes that appeal to reader’s sense of touch, “…he poured the leprosy-causing liquid within the rim of my ear…and suddenly and vigorously, it clots and curdles the thin and healthy blood, like acid when dropped into milk. It did that to my blood, and instantly…scabs appeared like tree bark all over my smooth body, forming a vile and loathsome crust.” (Page 81). This quote as well as its references to textures such as bark that are very common, immediately creates a picture or sensation for readers that aid them in fully understanding the story and it’s details. Without the use of imagery in this scene, it is very possible that the damage done by Claudius’s poison could be overlooked, and that it might not be viewed as severe as these sensory details make it out to be. Imagery, whether recognized or not, enhances the reading experience, and paints a better picture of what exactly is occurring in the works of literature that make use of it.
Imagery TEXAS: Imagery is a literary device that can enhance a piece of literature in several ways. It can expose the many aspects of a story including setting, characterization and theme, and can help strengthen the audience’s understanding of the plot. Through the use of imagery in Act I, Scene V of the drama Hamlet, Shakespeare magnifies the tension and mystique surrounding the presence of the apparition, further emphasizing the power of grief and revenge. As the apparition delineates the events of his death, he explains to Hamlet, “A serpent stung me, so the whole ear of Denmark is by a forged process of my death.” (Act I, Scene V). Through this quote, Shakespeare uses imagery to allow the reader to envision and feel the painful sting of the serpent. Because serpents are often referred to as vicious creatures, the use of the word in this statement adds to the suspense of Old Hamlet’s death, further motivating Hamlet to avenge his father’s murderer. Shakespeare also uses imagery later in this scene to instill a feeling of realism in the audience. The apparition is used again to activate the audience’s senses, making the events of the scene more believable and relatable. As he continues to describe his death to Hamlet, the apparition recounts, “With juice of cursed hebenon in a vial, and in the porches of my ears did pour the leprous distilment, whose effect holds such an enmity with blood of man that swift as quicksilver it courses through the natural gates and alleys of the body and with a sudden vigor doth posset and curd, like eager droppings into milk, the thin and wholesome blood” (Act I, Scene V). The imagery used in this particular quote not only enhances and defines the events of Old Hamlet’s death, but it also causes the audience to picture themselves in such a position. The feelings that are concurrent with the formation of scabs and crusted blood are ones of pain, nausea and often fear, and for many people, these feelings are difficult to erase from their memory. It is because of this that the imagery of the quote is successful in captivating the audience and including them in the plot. In life, imagery is used to stimulate one’s senses and memories, whether positive or negative. Through the use of imagery one can reflect and reminisce on past experiences and predict future incidents, ultimately enabling him or her to get the most out of not only literature, but essentially life as well.
Authors use the figurative language of imagery to paint vivid images to represent ideas, actions or objects in the readers mind. The play of “Hamlet” written by William Shakespeare uses imagery to illustrate descriptive scenes. The aparation of Old King Hamlet’s tells his story to his son, the main character Hamlet of his death using descriptive words to prompt readers to envision the tragedy, “And in the porches of my ears did pour/The leperous distillment, whose effect/Holds such an enmity with blood of man/That swift as quicksilver it courses through,” (pg 80) This quote provokes images of the death of Old King Hamlet by his brother poisoning him in his sleep. Although the imagination is left up to the readers to depict, Shakespeare guides the thoughts with detailed images and sights to emphasize the torture and pain of the poison in order to watch the death. The play began after the death so this is clearing unsure thoughts that caused the severe greivence and providing the readers key parts of the plot. Visualizing the actions with powerful imagery helps to better the understanding for readers.
Authors use imagery to help strengthen the main message of their piece of literature. Shakespeare is one author that uses this technique in his drama “Hamlet.” Through his use of word choice he is able to illustrate images for the readers to make the play come alive for them. When Hamlets fathers ghost was explain to Hamlet about his death he stated, “I find thee apt,/ And duller shouldst thou be than the fat weed/ That roots itself in ease on Lethe wharf/ Wouldst thou not stir in this.” (line36-39, Scene 5, Act I) This quote uses the figurative technique of a metaphor. It describes how Hamlet must act to the weed and thrives that grow near the river. The reader can visualize the dullness of these objects, which allows them to further understand the importance of Hamlets actions. This puts emphasis on and stresses how important it is for Hamlet to keep quiet about the ghosts wish of revenge. The visual images illustrated by imagery allow for pieces of literature to appear more real for readers.
Imagery is used by authors to create images that can reveal information about the theme, setting, plot, conflict, or characterization. William Shakespeare uses imagery in his drama "Hamlet" to represent different aspects of this drama. In Act I, Scene V, Shakespeare uses imagery to show conflict between several different characters, " Ay, that incestuous, that adulterate beast,/ With witchcraft of his wits, with traitorous gifts"(p.78) Shakespeare creates imagery as Hamlet listens to the ghost speak about his father's death. This quote shows the ghost's anger towards Claudius and his desire for Hamlet to avenge his father's death. This use of imagery not only shows the conflict between King Hamlet and Claudius, but it also depicts Claudius as the antagonist. Claudius is the antagonist because he started the conflict in this drama by murdering King Hamlet which caused him to become the enemy of the protagonist, Hamlet. Shakespeare's imagery in "Hamlet" shows how imagery can enhance the readers understanding of a work of literature.
Writers often use literary elements as a mechanism to help enhance their texts and stimulate the reader’s thoughts. Imagery is a technique commonly used by William Shakespeare in his tragedy “Hamlet” to evoke a mental picture of the scenes. In act I, scene v Shakespeare demonstrates imagery while hamlet is collaborating with the ghost of King Hamlet. Readers senses of touch are aided when the ghost states “And a most instant tetter barked about most lazarlike with vile and loathsome crust all my smooth body” (pg 8o). These lines enable a reader to depict the scene and have a precise understanding of the plot. This imagery used by the ghost encourages readers to predict that Hamlet is going to avenge his father’s death because it makes the corrupted crime more dramatic and believable. Evidently, imagery has a lasting impact on the reader and ones understanding on the texts. Shakespeare’s use of descriptive words allows him to successfully accomplish this in act I, scene v .
Hamlet the drama by William Shakespeare delves deep into the world of imagery to describe the events going on in a more sophisticated manor. While hamlet is up on the top of the guard platform the spirit of his father confronts him and the spirit talks about where his is, it is apparent that he is in hell because of his recent sins and he wants revenge on his brother King Claudius for killing him. He briefly describes hell to hamlet. "When I to sulf'rous and tormenting flames must render up myself" (76)This quote uses both smell and sight to show what hell is like to hamlet and to tell him what trouble he is enduring. This is also a motivator for hamlet because Claudius illed his father without letting him go cleanse his soul with a priest so he is stuck in hell. Finally the imagery in hamlet is crucial to the story telling element of the play. -Theo Gevirtz
Often times in literature, an author’s use of illustrative language stimulates his/her audience’s senses sparking an instantaneous recollection/creation of certain memories and/or “mental pictures” in the mind. All sensory perceptions referred to in a literary work, otherwise defined as imagery; act as a means of transport for readers attempting to experience for themselves various story plots, ultimately heightening the mood. While this element is typically referred to visually in context, it additionally includes auditory (sound), tactile (touch), thermal (heat and cold), olfactory (smell), gustatory (taste), and kinesthetic sensation (movement). Shakespeare’s use of descriptive imagery in Act I, Scene 5 of “Hamlet” not only heightens feelings of tension and enigma surrounding the death, succession, and ghostly appearance of the deceased King Hamlet, but also the marriage between Hamlet’s corrupt uncle Claudius and Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother; having taken her from the pure love of her first marriage and seduced her in the foul lust of their incestuous union. As the apparition recounts his murder, it elucidates to Hamlet the way in which it was poisoned, “With the juice of a cursed hebona in a vial, And in the porches of my ears did pour, The leperous distillment, whose effect, Holds such an enmity with blood of man, That swift as quicksilver it courses through, The natural gates and alleys of the body, And with a sudden vigor it doth posset, And curd, like eager droppings into milk, The think and wholesome blood. So did it mine, And a most instant tetter barked about, Most lazarlike with vile and loathsome crust, All my smooth body.” (I. v.) The poison mentioned here is connected to death, producing that “tetter” or eruption which covers the skin with a “loathsome crust”. The force of this image that this account creates lies in the fact that he ghost does not tell what happened, but recreates imaginatively how it happened, the horrible atrocity of a murder which could have been quick and simple. The chosen poison visibly corrupts and makes the dying man’s body look horrible; this leads to other images related to death, more specifically disease and decay. The infection in Denmark is also presented as poison; once the King is poisoned, the whole country can feel the effects of the disease. Shakespeare’s vivid comparisons describe the pain and corruption that has become daily life in what once was King Hamlet’s great kingdom. His works, being known for expressing aspects of life that transcend time, thus speaking to a variety of ages, sexes, races, etc, have become a model for author’s since his existence. His ability to not only describe the experience of being human, but portray it vividly keeps Shakespeare’s work, as well as his person, alive today.
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Oftentimes in literature, authors utilize imagery in order to stimulate a reader’s senses in such a way that they themselves can experience the story unfold. Hamlet, by William Shakespeare is an example of a work that uses imagery to appeal to the sense so that the story can become more real for readers. When the apparition that is rumored to be Old Hamlet is revealing the truth about how he died, Shakespeare makes use of words and similes that appeal to reader’s sense of touch, “…he poured the leprosy-causing liquid within the rim of my ear…and suddenly and vigorously, it clots and curdles the thin and healthy blood, like acid when dropped into milk. It did that to my blood, and instantly…scabs appeared like tree bark all over my smooth body, forming a vile and loathsome crust.” (Page 81). This quote as well as its references to textures such as bark that are very common, immediately creates a picture or sensation for readers that aid them in fully understanding the story and it’s details. Without the use of imagery in this scene, it is very possible that the damage done by Claudius’s poison could be overlooked, and that it might not be viewed as severe as these sensory details make it out to be. Imagery, whether recognized or not, enhances the reading experience, and paints a better picture of what exactly is occurring in the works of literature that make use of it.
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ReplyDeleteImagery is a literary device that can enhance a piece of literature in several ways. It can expose the many aspects of a story including setting, characterization and theme, and can help strengthen the audience’s understanding of the plot. Through the use of imagery in Act I, Scene V of the drama Hamlet, Shakespeare magnifies the tension and mystique surrounding the presence of the apparition, further emphasizing the power of grief and revenge. As the apparition delineates the events of his death, he explains to Hamlet, “A serpent stung me, so the whole ear of Denmark is by a forged process of my death.” (Act I, Scene V). Through this quote, Shakespeare uses imagery to allow the reader to envision and feel the painful sting of the serpent. Because serpents are often referred to as vicious creatures, the use of the word in this statement adds to the suspense of Old Hamlet’s death, further motivating Hamlet to avenge his father’s murderer. Shakespeare also uses imagery later in this scene to instill a feeling of realism in the audience. The apparition is used again to activate the audience’s senses, making the events of the scene more believable and relatable. As he continues to describe his death to Hamlet, the apparition recounts, “With juice of cursed hebenon in a vial, and in the porches of my ears did pour the leprous distilment, whose effect holds such an enmity with blood of man that swift as quicksilver it courses through the natural gates and alleys of the body and with a sudden vigor doth posset and curd, like eager droppings into milk, the thin and wholesome blood” (Act I, Scene V). The imagery used in this particular quote not only enhances and defines the events of Old Hamlet’s death, but it also causes the audience to picture themselves in such a position. The feelings that are concurrent with the formation of scabs and crusted blood are ones of pain, nausea and often fear, and for many people, these feelings are difficult to erase from their memory. It is because of this that the imagery of the quote is successful in captivating the audience and including them in the plot. In life, imagery is used to stimulate one’s senses and memories, whether positive or negative. Through the use of imagery one can reflect and reminisce on past experiences and predict future incidents, ultimately enabling him or her to get the most out of not only literature, but essentially life as well.
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ReplyDeleteAuthors use the figurative language of imagery to paint vivid images to represent ideas, actions or objects in the readers mind. The play of “Hamlet” written by William Shakespeare uses imagery to illustrate descriptive scenes. The aparation of Old King Hamlet’s tells his story to his son, the main character Hamlet of his death using descriptive words to prompt readers to envision the tragedy, “And in the porches of my ears did pour/The leperous distillment, whose effect/Holds such an enmity with blood of man/That swift as quicksilver it courses through,” (pg 80) This quote provokes images of the death of Old King Hamlet by his brother poisoning him in his sleep. Although the imagination is left up to the readers to depict, Shakespeare guides the thoughts with detailed images and sights to emphasize the torture and pain of the poison in order to watch the death. The play began after the death so this is clearing unsure thoughts that caused the severe greivence and providing the readers key parts of the plot. Visualizing the actions with powerful imagery helps to better the understanding for readers.
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ReplyDeleteAuthors use imagery to help strengthen the main message of their piece of literature. Shakespeare is one author that uses this technique in his drama “Hamlet.” Through his use of word choice he is able to illustrate images for the readers to make the play come alive for them. When Hamlets fathers ghost was explain to Hamlet about his death he stated, “I find thee apt,/ And duller shouldst thou be than the fat weed/ That roots itself in ease on Lethe wharf/ Wouldst thou not stir in this.” (line36-39, Scene 5, Act I) This quote uses the figurative technique of a metaphor. It describes how Hamlet must act to the weed and thrives that grow near the river. The reader can visualize the dullness of these objects, which allows them to further understand the importance of Hamlets actions. This puts emphasis on and stresses how important it is for Hamlet to keep quiet about the ghosts wish of revenge. The visual images illustrated by imagery allow for pieces of literature to appear more real for readers.
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Imagery is used by authors to create images that can reveal information about the theme, setting, plot, conflict, or characterization. William Shakespeare uses imagery in his drama "Hamlet" to represent different aspects of this drama. In Act I, Scene V, Shakespeare uses imagery to show conflict between several different characters, " Ay, that incestuous, that adulterate beast,/ With witchcraft of his wits, with traitorous gifts"(p.78) Shakespeare creates imagery as Hamlet listens to the ghost speak about his father's death. This quote shows the ghost's anger towards Claudius and his desire for Hamlet to avenge his father's death. This use of imagery not only shows the conflict between King Hamlet and Claudius, but it also depicts Claudius as the antagonist. Claudius is the antagonist because he started the conflict in this drama by murdering King Hamlet which caused him to become the enemy of the protagonist, Hamlet. Shakespeare's imagery in "Hamlet" shows how imagery can enhance the readers understanding of a work of literature.
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Writers often use literary elements as a mechanism to help enhance their texts and stimulate the reader’s thoughts. Imagery is a technique commonly used by William Shakespeare in his tragedy “Hamlet” to evoke a mental picture of the scenes. In act I, scene v Shakespeare demonstrates imagery while hamlet is collaborating with the ghost of King Hamlet. Readers senses of touch are aided when the ghost states “And a most instant tetter barked about most lazarlike with vile and loathsome crust all my smooth body” (pg 8o). These lines enable a reader to depict the scene and have a precise understanding of the plot. This imagery used by the ghost encourages readers to predict that Hamlet is going to avenge his father’s death because it makes the corrupted crime more dramatic and believable. Evidently, imagery has a lasting impact on the reader and ones understanding on the texts. Shakespeare’s use of descriptive words allows him to successfully accomplish this in act I, scene v .
ReplyDeleteHamlet the drama by William Shakespeare delves deep into the world of imagery to describe the events going on in a more sophisticated manor. While hamlet is up on the top of the guard platform the spirit of his father confronts him and the spirit talks about where his is, it is apparent that he is in hell because of his recent sins and he wants revenge on his brother King Claudius for killing him. He briefly describes hell to hamlet. "When I to sulf'rous and tormenting flames must render up myself" (76)This quote uses both smell and sight to show what hell is like to hamlet and to tell him what trouble he is enduring. This is also a motivator for hamlet because Claudius illed his father without letting him go cleanse his soul with a priest so he is stuck in hell. Finally the imagery in hamlet is crucial to the story telling element of the play.
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Often times in literature, an author’s use of illustrative language stimulates his/her audience’s senses sparking an instantaneous recollection/creation of certain memories and/or “mental pictures” in the mind. All sensory perceptions referred to in a literary work, otherwise defined as imagery; act as a means of transport for readers attempting to experience for themselves various story plots, ultimately heightening the mood. While this element is typically referred to visually in context, it additionally includes auditory (sound), tactile (touch), thermal (heat and cold), olfactory (smell), gustatory (taste), and kinesthetic sensation (movement). Shakespeare’s use of descriptive imagery in Act I, Scene 5 of “Hamlet” not only heightens feelings of tension and enigma surrounding the death, succession, and ghostly appearance of the deceased King Hamlet, but also the marriage between Hamlet’s corrupt uncle Claudius and Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother; having taken her from the pure love of her first marriage and seduced her in the foul lust of their incestuous union. As the apparition recounts his murder, it elucidates to Hamlet the way in which it was poisoned, “With the juice of a cursed hebona in a vial, And in the porches of my ears did pour, The leperous distillment, whose effect, Holds such an enmity with blood of man, That swift as quicksilver it courses through, The natural gates and alleys of the body, And with a sudden vigor it doth posset, And curd, like eager droppings into milk, The think and wholesome blood. So did it mine, And a most instant tetter barked about, Most lazarlike with vile and loathsome crust, All my smooth body.” (I. v.) The poison mentioned here is connected to death, producing that “tetter” or eruption which covers the skin with a “loathsome crust”. The force of this image that this account creates lies in the fact that he ghost does not tell what happened, but recreates imaginatively how it happened, the horrible atrocity of a murder which could have been quick and simple. The chosen poison visibly corrupts and makes the dying man’s body look horrible; this leads to other images related to death, more specifically disease and decay. The infection in Denmark is also presented as poison; once the King is poisoned, the whole country can feel the effects of the disease. Shakespeare’s vivid comparisons describe the pain and corruption that has become daily life in what once was King Hamlet’s great kingdom. His works, being known for expressing aspects of life that transcend time, thus speaking to a variety of ages, sexes, races, etc, have become a model for author’s since his existence. His ability to not only describe the experience of being human, but portray it vividly keeps Shakespeare’s work, as well as his person, alive today.
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