Monday, February 7, 2011

Examining Rhythm and Meter in MND

Look at V.i.440

If we shadows have offended
Think but this and all is mended.

1.  What do you notice about the passage?
2.  How many strong beats per line?
3.  What is the relationship of weak beats to strong beats?

Look at II.i.18

The king doth keep his revels here tonight
Take heed the queen come not within his sight

Examine this passage for the same questions above.

And finally, look at I.ii.23

That will ask some tears in the true performing of it.  If I do it, let the audience look to their eyes. I will move storms; I will condole in some measure.

Who speaks what types of lines?  Why do you think they speak the way they do?

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