Description
In Richard II, we meet one of several prophetic speeches in the play, In Act 2, Scene 1, Lines 31-68 on pages 340-41, we have a highly significant speech by John of Gaunt about England as a location, described as a garden.
ESSAY
Write a two-page (5 paragraph) essay which analyzes and comments on Gaunt's description of England as a garden AND which discusses at least 2 other passages in the play that specifically relate to the concept of gardens and nature. Finally, conclude your paper with a discussion of what Shakespeare is trying to convey through his use of imagery.
REQUIREMENTS AND DOCUMENTATION:
The paper should be 5 paragraphs (two-pages), double-spaced, one inch margins on all four sides of the page. It should include a heading with student's name, date, and unit on the top left of first page and a centered title. It should be typed in Times Roman, 12 point font, and all paragraphs should be indented.
In order to provide support from the play, be sure to cite lines from the play as direct quotes (include in-text citations with Act, Scene, and Line). Include a Reference page with the textbook (ATTACHED) listed as your source. The paper should be written in the third person point of view.
Explanation & Answer
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OUTLINE
1. INTRODUCTION
2. BODY
3. CONCLUSION
4. REFERENCE
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THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD 11
The Tragedy of King Richard 11 Essay
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THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD 11
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John of Gaunt delivers a heart moving speech during his sickness, describing the wonderful
garden that is next to magical and even glorious in nature. The garden description is given to
England, their native soil. At that time, King Richard had heard of John’s ailment, of which he
decided to go and see the old man on his death bed (Shakespeare, 1890). It is during their
conversation that Gaunt introduces himself as a prophet and indeed he insisted on speaking nothing
but the truth on issues touching Eden land, England.
He brought a special feeling over the whole place with his careful choice of words for
description. He refers to England as the other side o...
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