Question

5.
light on the main theme of 'A song for St. Cecila Day'.
4. How is the meeting between Cassius and Brutus a turning point for Roman Empire.
5. Write a short note on 'Shakespeare's Soliloquies'.
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Answer 1

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Block Introduction

Block I

This block contains poetry in chronological order which cover a range of inter-

esting, relevant themes and give pupils a taste of classical poetry, which have universal

appeal and eternal value. Shakespeare’s sonnets immortalize ture love and friendship

where as Milton’s sonnets are intensely religious poems, with abundance of Biblical

quotations and an affirmation of christian faith and virtue.

Besides Shakespeare and Milton you will read the poems of Dryden, lyrics of

Donne, Gray, Black and a satire of Pope. We hope you will enjoy reading this block.

Block I

This block contains plays of William Shakespeare ,an renowned English play-

wright whose works are considered the greatest in the history of English Literature .His

famous comedy ‘The Merchant of Venice’ partake less of farce and more of idyllic ro-

mance, while historical play ‘Julius Caesar’ successfully integrate political elements

with individual characterisation.

This block also gives a detail study of literary ,social and cultural history from Elizabe-

than Age to The Age of Sensibility.

We hope you will enjoy reading this block and get an insight regrarding the

characteristics and themes in the plays.

Answer 2

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3.“A Song for St. Cecilia's Day” celebrates the power of music by drawing upon classical myths and Christian and Jewish sources and legends. The dominant theme is directly expressed in the line “What passion cannot Music raise and quell!” Its development associates specific passions with specific instruments.

4.It is absolutely true meeting between Cassius and Brutus was the turning point for Roman Empire. ... He understood Brutus's nature well. He put seeds of doubt and suspicion in his heart, which developed gradually and made him become part of the conspiracy.

5.Soliloquies are used as a device in drama to let a character make their thoughts known to the audience, address it directly or take it into their confidence. English Renaissance drama used soliloquies to great effect; for example, the soliloquy "To be, or not to be" is a centerpiece of Shakespeare's Hamlet.