Journal 17: Appearance and Reality in Scene I
It won't be entirely clear as you are likely reading this play for the first time. However, as you read and think about Scene I of Richard II, consider how the words of the characters within the play do or don't align with the external actions we see. At times, I will tell you, characters actions will be in conflict with what they are saying. See what you can make of this in the first scene. Find two or three passages in Act I and describe how the words of the character seem at odds with the actions of, or preceding, that scene. It will help some if you read the introductory material. Once you've posted your journal, respond to at least two other journals and one response to your journal. Sorry for the late posting, but just got done with 101 portfolio readings.
Bradley
- Login to post comments
Dishonesty and Disloyalty
After reading several scenes, it has become abundantly clear that there are no true individuals or loyal persons of the court. The play opens with two characters, Bolingbroke and Mowbray, accusing each other of conspiracy and murder, however, the way that Mowbray denies the accusations doesn't come across convincing at all. He admits to certain things and that only hurts his argument rather than help. So as their feud continues, in scene ii it is revealed that the king himself took part in the murder of one of his uncles and this knowledge is shared with several people.It such a court where the king himself cannot be trusted and is feared for treachery, how can the subjects do better. This play is going to be a study into lies, deceit,honor and how these individuals live their lives according to their own set of rules. Veronica Sparks