Quot Anaylsis Act 5 Scene 1

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

12 April 2011

Hamlet Quote Analysis

            “How absolute the knave is! WE must speak by / the card, or equivocation will undo us. By the / Lord Horatio, this three years I have took note of / it: the age is grown so picked that the toe of the / peasant come so near the heel of the courtier” (V.i.140-144).

            The gravedigger tries to make the scene more humorous with his jokes, but Hamlet finds it disrespectful. The gravediggers are witty and very clever with their jokes. Hamlet is in shock that someone in the lower class would talk to him like that. The gravediggers represent the clowns of the play, which are common in most Shakespeare plays. The play is at a tragic point because Ophelia had just committed suicide, Polonius was murdered and King Hamlet was also killed. Since it is so tragic the gravediggers are used to lighten the mood with their humor. At the graveyard, Hamlet once again faces his crisis of death and the afterlife, which references back to his “to be, or not to be” speech.  

Hamlet Quote Anaylsis Act 4 Scene 5

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

10 April 2011

Quote Analysis Act 4 Scene 5

            “O, this poison of deep grief. It springs / All from her father’s death, and now behold! / O Gertrude, Gertrude, / When sorrows come, they come not single spies, / But in battalions: first, her father slain; / Next, your son gone, and he most violent author / of his own just remove; the people muddied thick, and unwholesome in {their} thoughts and whispers” (IV.V.80-86)

            Claudius is overwhelmed with everything that has happened. First his brother, King Hamlet, died and then Polonius was murdered. He says that bad things don’t happen one at a time, which foreshadows that there is more chaos to come. It is ironic that King Claudius says this because he is the reason for the murders and the madness. He was the one who killed King Hamlet, which caused Hamlet to go crazy and kill Polonius accidentally. Claudius’s deceitful deed has caused everything to fall apart. Since Hamlet has not successfully had is revenge on King Claudius the reader can assume that the worst has yet to come. 

Quote Analysis Act 3 Scene 2

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

1 April 2011

Act Two Scene Three Quote Analysis

            “ Since my dear soul was mistress of her choice / And could of men distinguish, her election / Hath sealed thee for herself. For thou hast been / As one in suffering all that suffers nothing” (III.ii. 67-70).

            Hamlet has experienced many downfalls from the beginning of the play. He is portrayed as a great respectable prince, but after he sees his fathers ghost he is seen as crazy. The reader can sympathize with Hamlet because his father has past away, his two best friends have betrayed him and the one he loves, Ophelia, has ended ties with him. In this scene Hamlet converses with his good friend Horatio, who is the only loyal friend Hamlet has left. He tells Horatio he has chosen him because he takes everything life hands him with acceptance and he is grateful whether it is good or bad. Hamlet idolizes Horatio because Hamlet is not able to cope with the bas things that have happened to him. He sees that Horatio is able to remain calm in every situation that is thrown at him. Horatio is viewed as a strong and composed character, also he is the only friend that has not betrayed Hamlet.

Act Two Scene Two Quote Analysis

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

31 March 2011

Act 2 Scene 2 Quote Analysis

            “Lord Hamlet is a prince, out of thy star / This must not be. And then I prescripts gave her, / That she should lock herself from {his} resort, / Admit no messengers, receive no tokens; / Which done, she took the fruits of my advice, And he, repelled (a short tale to make), / Fell into a sadness, then into a fast” (II.ii.150-156)

            In the beginning of Act two scene two, the king and queen are determined to figure out why Hamlet is crazy. They even invite two friends that Hamlet is very fond so that they can figure out why Hamlet has been acting the way he is. The reader knows from Act one that Hamlet saw his father’s ghost, which leaves the reader to believe is the true reason why hamlet is crazy.  Polonius, who is the father of Ophelia, believes that he knows the reason to Hamlet’s behavior. He tells the king and queen that he as ordered Ophelia to stay away from Hamlet because he thought that Hamlet was out of her league. He says that Ophelia obeyed his orders and rejected Hamlet’s messages and gifts, which caused his madness.  The reader is left to decide whether it is Ophelia or the ghost that has made him crazy. It is a possibility that Hamlet is upset about Ophelia’s rejection. Hamlet is certainly confused and upset because he still mourns about the death of his father, he has supposedly been rejected by his true love and he recently saw his father’s ghost.

Hamlet Quote Analysis Act 1 Scene 4

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

24 March 2011

                                                            Hamlet Quote Analysis

            “ He waxes desperate with imagination” (I.ii.97).

            Hamlet imagined seeing his father’s ghost because I think that he is so upset about his father’s death that he feels as if he is still there. Even Horatio tells Hamlet that he is imagining seeing his father’s ghost. He says he is desperate with imagination, which means that Hamlet is desperate to be united with his father again and wants to believe that he is there. Horatio and Marcellus continually tell Hamlet not to go with the ghost because they think that it will kill him. Hamlet refuses and goes with the ghost anyways because he anxiously wants to find out what the ghost of his father might have to say to him. I think he is imagining because he is still mournful over the death of his father.

First Impression of Hamlet

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

21 March 2011

First Impression of Hamlet

            “Seems,” madam? Nay, it is. I know not “seems.” / ‘Tis not alone my inky cloak,{good} mother, /  Nor customary suit of solemn black, / Nor windy suspiration of forced breath, / No, nor the fruitful river in the eye, / Nor the dejected habior of the visage, / Together with all forms, moods, shapes of grief, / That can {denote} me truly” (I.ii.79-86).

            In act one scene two the reader is first acquainted with the main character Hamlet. Hamlet seems bitter toward the other characters that appear in this scene. For example in the quote his tone is as if he is talking back to his mother. She comments on how he wears all black and he says that even his black clothes, heavy sighs and weeping does not show how he really feels. Hamlet might be bitter towards the other characters because he has been mourning over the death of his father. Hamlet almost seems as if he is being sarcastic when he responds to his mothers comment. She says that death happens all the time and he replies by saying “Ay, Madam it is common” (I.ii.76). Other characters such as Claudius and Gertrude notice that Hamlet is gloomy and unfriendly. Hamlet acts the way he does in this scene because he is upset about the loss of his father. 

Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

10 March 2011

Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis

            “You have no reguard, then, for the honour and credit of my nephew! Unfeeling, selfish girl! Do you consider that a connection with you must disgrace him in the eyes of everybody?” (Austen 300).

            Lady Catherine seems to be the final obstacle for Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth’s engagement. She frequently criticizes Elizabeth and her family because they do not share the same social status. Lady Catherine is insolent and tells Elizabeth that she is not good enough for her nephew. She also calls her selfish because she thinks that Elizabeth is not aware of her social status and how she would be a disgrace to everyone if she were to marry Mr. Darcy. Lady Catherine thinks irrationally because she does not realize that Mr. Darcy desires to marry Elizabeth and it is not Elizabeth being selfish. The encounter between Elizabeth and Lady Catherine signifies the social status that was created. When Elizabeth is able to defend her self and her family to Lady Catherine it symbolizes how strong Elizabeth has grown throughout the novel.

Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

8 March 2011

Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis

            “Her heart did whisper that he had done it for her. But it was a hope shortly checked by other considerations, and she soon felt that even her vanity was insufficient when required to depend on his affection for her” (Austen 273).

            Mr. Darcy has the courtesy to pay for Mr. Wickham and Lydia’s wedding and Mrs. Gardiner strongly believes that Mr. Darcy has done so for Elizabeth. It is obvious that Mr. Darcy’s actions were clearly for Elizabeth, but she refuses to believe it. Elizabeth is implacable because she always has her own opinions and will never agree with the truth. “Her heart whispers that he had done it for her” represents how Elizabeth secretly wants to believe that Mr. Darcy has paid for the wedding just for her, but she is afraid of getting her hopes up. She then tells herself that Mr. Darcy would never connect himself with her family, so that she can hide any positive thoughts she might have. Elizabeth lacks self confidence and fears that her desire for Mr. Darcy will be rejected.

Pride And Prejudice Quote Analysis

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

8 March 2011

Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis Chapter 56

            “In marrying your nephew, I should not consider myself as quitting that sphere. He is a gentleman; I am a gentlemen’s daughter; so far we are equal” (Austen 299).

            Throughout the novel Elizabeth has never spoken up for herself when Miss Bingley, Mr. Collins or Lady Catherine spoke badly about her own family. Her diffidence is shown in the beginning of the novel when Miss Bingley comments on her family’s wealth, but she never talks back and politely remains quiet. Lady Catherine tells Elizabeth that her family has such low connections that Darcy’s marrying Elizabeth would ruin his reputation. The reader is able to see a change in Elizabeth when she defends her family stating, “ I am a gentleman’s daughter.” She is capable of standing up to the people that constantly act more superior to her and she is able to assert her independence.

            

Pride And Prejudice Quote Analysis

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

8 March 2011

Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis

            “She was convinced that she could have been happy with him, when it was no longer likely they should meet” (Austen 261).

            Elizabeth is finally able to overcome her first impressions of Mr. Darcy. In the beginning of the novel Mr. Darcy’s cordial proposal to her was rejected with harsh words. Elizabeth now realizes that after all Mr. Darcy has done for her she could have seen herself having felicity, while being married to him. He is the man that would most likely suit Elizabeth and after overcoming her first impressions of Mr. Darcy she is finally able to realize that. Her feelings toward him are what his were toward her earlier in the novel. She now believes that Mr. Darcy has changed his mind of her and that she is too late to express her love towards him. She also thinks that Lydia’s elopement has ruined her chances of Mr. Darcy ever proposing again. The significance of this quote is Elizabeth’s new and true feelings for Mr. Darcy.

Quote Analysis Chapters 3-6 Book 3

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G- Period

3 March 2011

Quote Analysis Chapter 3-6 Book 3

            “I have just had a letter from Jane, with such dreadful news. It cannot be concealed from anyone. My youngest sister has left all her friends- has eloped-has thrown herself into power of-of Mr. Wickham” (Austen 231).

            Elizabeth has received a letter from Jane stating that her younger sister, Lydia has just run of to marry Mr. Wickham. Lydia is unaware that Mr. Wickham is a lying and scheming man. Elizabeth it immediately aware of what this could do to her family’s reputation if her sister marries Mr. Wickham. She is upset with the fact that her sister could already be married to him and there is no way for her to stop it. As she is crying she sees Mr. Darcy and explains to him the situation. Mr. Darcy was grieved as Elizabeth told him how her father has gone to London to try and find Lydia. This part of the novel is significant because Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth share the same sense of guilt. If they had revealed Mr. Wickham’s true nature it could have prevented Lydia from running of with him. This brings Mr. Darcy in Elizabeth closer together because it gives them a common purpose.

Quote Analysis Book 2 Chapters 6-10

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

15 February 2011

Chapters 6-10 book 2 Pride and Prejudice

     

“What he told me was merely this: that he congratulated himself on having lately saved a friend from the inconveniences of a most imprudent marriage, but without mentioning names or any other particulars” (Austen 158).

            Elizabeth constantly searches for information that will confirm her beliefs, which is also known as confirmation bias. When Mr. Darcy says that he saved a friend from an imprudent marriage, Elizabeth automatically assumes that Mr. Darcy is talking about Mr. Bingley and Jane. What Elizabeth is unaware of is that Mr. Darcy could actually be talking about a different woman that was part of Mr. Bingely’s past. This makes Elizabeth “willfully misunderstanding” because after hearing Mr. Darcy says this she views him as the agent to Jane’s unhappiness. Elizabeth believes that Mr. Darcy purposely changed Mr. Bingley’s mind about Jane so that he would no longer desire to marry her.

Pride and Prejudice Quote Analysis chapters 17-20

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

8 February 2011

Quote Analysis Chapters 17 to 20

            “ I pity you, Miss Eliza, for this discovery of your favourite’s guilt; but really considering his descent, one could not expect much better” (Austen 83).

            Miss Bingley is once again trying to interfere with the relationship of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. From the quote the reader is aware that Miss Bingley is a manipulating character. She purposely mentions Mr. Wickham in front of Mr. Darcy and suggests that he would be a good match for her. Miss Bingley is aware that Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth share a connection for each other, but her jealousy causes her to interfere with their relationship. She constantly finds way to make Elizabeth look like she has an unruly disposition. In reality Miss Bingley is only making herself look desperate when she talks as if she is more superior to Elizabeth. When Miss Bingely recommends that Mr. Wickham would be a perfect choice for her she is really implying that Mr. Darcy is too good for her.

Quote Analysis Pride And Prejudice chapters 7-9

Rachel Igoe

English Honors

G-Period

2 February 2011

Quote Analysis Chapters 7-10

            “ I have an excessive regard for Jane Bennet, she is really a very sweet girl, I wish with all my heart she were well settled. But with such a father and mother, and such low connections, I am afraid there is no chance of it” (Austen 32).

            Austen represents the social hierarchy through the quote said by Mr. Hurst. Although Jane is a beautiful, well-mannered and cordial young lady she does not live up to the same standards as Mr. Bingley. Mr. Hurst even says that he is afraid that there is no chance for her. This signifies the social hierarchy because although the Bennet’s are considered part of the upper class the money that they make each year does not meet the principles of others living in the upper class. The lines of class are strictly drawn and the Bennet’s are seen as inferiors to the Bingley’s and Darcy’s and treated as such. Jane might meet all the requirements of a lady, but her class keeps her from having a chance with a man from the upper class.

Importance of Love In Santiago's Journey Compared My Journey

Rachel Igoe

Mr. George

English Honors

5 January 2011

The Importance of Love in Santiago’s Journey Compared to my Journey

            In the novel, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, the main character Santiago grasps the meaning of true love at the end of his journey. True love is a reoccurring theme throughout The Alchemist. Santiago engages with two different women that exemplify the disparity between love and true love. Santiago’s first encounter with love proves to be just a spiritual attraction with the merchant’s daughter. He realized that this kind of love kept him from pursuing his Personal Legend, which is why he is able to forget about her so easily. He meets his true love when he arrives at the oasis and converses with Fatima. She is willing to wait forever for Santiago to accomplish his Personal Legend, which signifies how she is part of Santiago’s fate. The primary difference between true love and love is that true love does not stop an individual from pursuing their dreams and accomplishing their goals, which is how Santiago’s journey relates to my journey.

            The first time that Santiago experiences love is in the beginning of the novel with the merchants daughter. He is attracted to her Moorish eyes and raven colored hair. After meeting her, Santiago aspires to stay in one place for the rest of his life and he fantasizes about her for a year until the merchant returns for more wool. “He recognized that he was feeling something he had never experienced before: the desire to live in one place forever” (Coelho 6). His experience with the merchant’s daughter causes him to come to a crossroad where he has to choose between love or his personal legend. Santiago makes his ultimate decision when he utters to himself, “I know other girls in other places” (Coelho 6). He is able to forget about the merchant’s daughter because he does not want to let love interfere with his dream of finding the treasure in the pyramids. The merchant’s daughter is only one of the two girls that Santiago comes across throughout his journey.

            Another woman that Santiago meets when he travels to the oasis is Fatima. Without much conversation Santiago falls in love with her immediately. “At that moment, it seemed to him that time stood still, and the Soul of the World surged within him” (Coelho 92). Santiago feels as if the Soul of the World is speaking directly to him when he first meets Fatima, which is important because he is able to feel whole and happy. Santiago is presented with another decision with which he struggles. At the oasis, Santiago has the girl he loves, the cattle he has always wanted and a well paying job. He has everything he has ever wanted and he must decide whether he wants to continue his journey.

            When Santiago meets The Alchemist he claims that Fatima is the greatest treasure that he has ever won. The alchemist cautions Santiago when he says, “She wasn’t found in the pyramids either” (Coelho 115). The alchemist encourages Santiago to pursue his journey to the pyramids. A major turning point in the novel is when the alchemist tells Santiago, “Love never keeps a man from pursuing his Personal Legend. If he abandons that pursuit, It’s because it wasn’t true love” (Coelho 120). The Alchemist refers to the romance with Fatima and he suggests that true love comes with the personal legend and will never stand in the way. Fatima proves this point when she councils Santiago to continue his journey and tells him she will wait for him. Fatima urges him to engage in his dreams when she says, “But if you have to go before then, go on in pursuit of your dream” (Coelho 97). Fatima represents true love because she does not get in the way of Santiago following his dreams. Santiago does not have to choose between love and his Personal Legend, therefore his love with Fatima is true love.

            As a teenager I always made goals for myself whether it was a difficult or simple task. My journey is similar to Santiago’s journey because I also experienced true love along the way. One goal that I desired to attain since middle school was to get into college for lacrosse. One of the most challenging journeys that experienced was choosing a college where I would be happy learning and playing lacrosse. Each college had a lot to offer but one was close to home and the other was a two-hour flight away in North Carolina. My family had a major impact on my decision. I know that they did not want me to go far, but they told me that I should follow my heart. This is similar to Santiago because at a certain point in the novel the alchemist tells Santiago to listen to his heart, “You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it’s better to listen to what it has to say” (Coelho 129). Along the way I realized that my family and I shared true love because they never wanted to stop me from my personal journey. This relates to Santiago’s journey because he finds true love when he meets Fatima. She is more of support system because she does not stop him from pursuing his dreams and goals. “You must understand that love never keeps a man from pursuing his Personal Legend” (Coelho 120). My parents represent true love because they never get in the way of my dreams and do not stop me from living life to the fullest. Every day we experience the difference between love and true love whether it is our family, someone we meet or our friends. If someone stops your from chasing your dream than it is not true love.

            In the novel the merchant’s daughter denotes love where as Fatima signifies true love. True love never stops an individual from reaching their goals. If one had to choose between love and their Personal Legend then it is not considered true love. Similar to Santiago I have reached points in my life were I discovered the meaning of true love.