https://veronicabliteratureblogs.wordpress.com/2020/04/02/blog-2-virtual-visit-to-the-state-library/ Hi Veronica, I enjoyed reading how visiting the State Library, virtually, has enhanced your understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare. I agree with you in that his work is timeless and expresses “the essential characteristics of human nature”. I loved how you incorporated the words of Ben Johnson regarding Shakespeare as well. It truly cemented …
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Write a review of Marcia Williams’ “translation” of The Winter’s Tale into a comic book version. Marcia Williams’ translation of ‘The Winter’s Tale’, in the form of a comic book, was an intriguing, insightful and ultimately a unique way to communicate Shakespeare’s literary piece. Although it is not a direct replica of Shakespeare’s work as …
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https://isabelladigi.home.blog/2020/03/17/week-4-blog-1-write-a-prose-soliloquy-in-which-you-are-either-hamlet-or-ophelia-commenting-on-the-world-around-you-in-2020/ Hi Isabella, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the soliloquy you wrote from the perspective of Ophelia. Your word choice was carefully thought out and your language was firm, capturing my attention from the beginning. I especially liked your line, “I am nothing but helpless, a tiny speck, a grain of sand amongst this vast ocean”. …
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How my virtual visit to the State Library has expanded my knowledge of Shakespeare and his place in the world. Virtually exploring the State Library of NSW was a fascinating experience, one that I am grateful for as it truly allowed me to stop and think for a moment as to how one person can …
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Write a prose soliloquy in which you are either Hamlet or Ophelia commenting on the world around you in 2020. Ophelia’s soliloquy What is this I see around me? What is this we have lived through? Is the world coming to a halt? Oh it has been a long year thus far. But how? For …
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