Author: Christopher

Macbeth Act 2, Scene 1: Is this a Dagger?

November 7, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Hi Lazaro,

When exploring metaphors, the best process is to explain the literal meaning (this is the meaning on the surface, what the words are saying) and then explore the figurative meaning (this is the underlying meaning, the inferred information).

For example:

Macbeth: “A dagger of the mind”

In this metaphor Shakespeare uses the image of a dagger to represent the affliction that Macbeth feels in relation to his intention to kill King Duncan. It can be interpreted literally as a ‘dagger’ that is created by his mind, or it can be seen figuratively as a knife in his head, causing pain and anguish. He is indeed torn between his desire for the power and status of King of Scotland and the loyalty he feels towards Duncan who has only ever been generous to him.

 

This is Your Online Domain

May 26, 2014 / / 0 Comments

Hello and welcome to your personal online journal.

Edutronic has been created to enhance and enrich your learning at the London Nautical School. Its purpose is to provide you with an audience for your work (or work-in-progress) and you have the choice (by altering the ‘visibility’ of your posts) of whether your work on here is visible to the world, or only to your teacher.

Anything you post here in the public domain represents you and thus it’s important that you take care with that decision, but don’t be afraid to publish your work – as the feedback you may get from people at home, your peers and people from around the internet is only likely to enhance it.

Remember you can always access your class blog and all manner of resources through the Edutronic main website – and by all means check out the sites of your peers to see what they’re getting up to as well.

If you have any questions for your teacher, an excellent way to get an answer is to create a new private post on this journal. Your teachers are am notified of any new posts and will reply swiftly to any queries.

Make the most of, and enjoy this new freedom in your English learning!

May 25, 2014

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