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... choice seem trivial and foolish . Brutus ' tragic choice , the massive opening movement , sustains the plot . Though limited , the man has learning , dignity , affection , rectitude , a formidable reputa- tion , even a certain political ...
... choice seem trivial and foolish . Brutus ' tragic choice , the massive opening movement , sustains the plot . Though limited , the man has learning , dignity , affection , rectitude , a formidable reputa- tion , even a certain political ...
Page 151
... choice . That shift , Hector's tragic choice , fatal to him and to Troy , is only a debate " in way of truth . " In way of will , the choice was made long ago , when Paris sailed off after booty . Thus , the make - believe aquiescence ...
... choice . That shift , Hector's tragic choice , fatal to him and to Troy , is only a debate " in way of truth . " In way of will , the choice was made long ago , when Paris sailed off after booty . Thus , the make - believe aquiescence ...
Page 190
... choice , the kidnap- ping of Helen , was already made and is irrevocable ( II.ii. 67-92 ) . In Timon of Athens , no choice is ever made . At its start , Timon is hopelessly in debt and unaware of his condition . This withering of tragic ...
... choice , the kidnap- ping of Helen , was already made and is irrevocable ( II.ii. 67-92 ) . In Timon of Athens , no choice is ever made . At its start , Timon is hopelessly in debt and unaware of his condition . This withering of tragic ...
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