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This 7 page paper looks at two plays from the Middle Ages--one Shakespearean (Hamlet)--to prove that some characters can be given a better image due to the way in which he or she speaks. Speech is evaluated for both Hamlet and Behn's The Rover to suggest that this is the case. Many quotes are included from the original works. Genre is evaluated. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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File: RT13_SA334HaR.rtf
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by their words, apart from the morality or success of their actions." The statement goes on to say that the formula makes for "compelling drama, be it a comedy, tragedy
or history play." Then, it is asked whether the statement has validity. In some ways, it does seem to as articulation throughout history has always been impressive. One only has
to look at the following of some great men and how far they have gotten due to their ability to spout clear rhetoric. Alan Keyes, an extreme conservative, has
the ability to speak so eloquently that he has few rivals in respect to this talent. He had come so far in politics that he was considered a potential presidential
candidate. Of course, most moderates generally make it that far. His extreme right to life approach and religious ties seem to make it unlikely that he would ever become president,
but because of his gift, he is viewed as viable. The ability to speak well certainly allows one more opportunity. On the other hand, perhaps the person with the least
amount of speaking ability in politics, but with a great deal of moral integrity, is the sitting president George W. Bush. While his speech has often included long pauses with
"ummm" or "well" or some other phrases to fill the void, the actual speech between has been less than stellar. Still, he is successful in politics. In other professions, such
as acting or in law, speech is even more significant. It is hard to get convictions if a district attorney does not have the gift of gab, nor can actors
do well if they do not understand or pronounce their words properly. In life, as in literature, the ability to speak well is generally viewed as a large plus. In
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