Pseudonyms

A pseudonym must be made to reflect a writer's style, impressionistic subtleties and minor choices which have drastic effect on the message communicated, in such a way that the unique tessitura of a piece calls to mind the identity of the writer in a nearly subconscious matter. This is not a light request to make of oneself, to encapsulate the many multitudinous authoral filters and tricks at one's disposal into a single moniker.

Considering my own style, absurd complexity and lexication being introduced to a point where which, though what I have said is certainly english, a formally instructed or natural speaker may find much difficulty in the deconstruction and interpretation of my gaudy and ostentatious prose, it is something of a highly technical mess. Like an electronic circuit, where bands of ideas zip to and fro like electricity shot back and forth, in and out of functions and transformations, eventually, at long last, coalescing into form of use to mankind.

The ninja turtle Donatello is much my counterpart. Engaging in complex machinations, working beyond the means necessary. Raphael may just as easily (easier!) kick through a door, but so much greater is the grace of a laser-operated robot locksmith that the time lost in its construction has been earned back manyfold. Donatello's melancholic personality, careful thought and technical pretentiousness makes his name a perfect match for me.

Were I to choose such a pseudonym, that is.

The 6th Soliloquy / Scene 3

The 6th soliloquy of Macbeth provides the answer to the question, "Is Macbeth truly insane?"

I believe the answer is no. Macbeth's self-aware attitude and obvious remorse prove that he is not insane. "My way of life, has fallen into the sere". Macbeth realizes that his time has come. He has failed as a king and abandoned a wonderful life for a fear of missing out on the power of being king. "And that which should accompany old age..., I must not look to have." Macbeth sees he can't live his life like this. An insane man would not think so lucidly.

The third scene, I feel, was included mostly to drum up excitement for the upcoming battle (you've got t o love violence) by setting the scene, but also sort of wrapping up Macbeth's character, and cementing him as the remorseful villain.d

Macbeth's 5th Soliloquy

The soliloquies of Macbeth are incredibly important elements in the class Shakespeare tragedy. Explicitly stating the thoughts and mental state of their characters, they offer insight, set the stage for dramatic irony, and can mark turning points in the movements of the play.

For me, the perfect turning point in Macbeth comes from the 5th soliloquy, of Act 4, Scene 1, performed following the witches second prophecies for Macbeth. The 5th soliloquy shows us a drastically different Macbeth from the one we were introduced to, twisted by guilt and sleepless nights, haunted by his justiceless deeds. To understand this transformation, we have to remember how we first saw Macbeth.

The first soliloquy centered around Macbeth's fear for the prophecy. How could he become king when Duncan still sits on the throne? Asking himself this question, he found darker answers than he bade for. He does not wish to reconcile this thought (almost a desire) with reality, and dismisses it. In the second soliloquy, the thought has not left him (as he wouldst it could) he ponders the ramifications of his actions, and it becomes more real, more possible, teetering on the edge of plot of treason, and yet again dismisses Macbeth the thought. These soliloquies show how Macbeth thinks over his actions, carefully and, I would even say, wisely.

By the fifth soliloquy, this Macbeth cannot be found. Macbeth lets go of the very notion of such pathetic consideration. Killing becomes nothing to him, his wants and desires shall be acted without second thought. Macbeth has become hopeless, and in so finds ruthlessness. The fifth soliloquy explicates the metamorphosis of Macbeth, from loyal, just Thane to cold, murderer King.

Macbeth: Was he a bad person?

Allow me to focus on the titular character of the tragedy MacBeth, by William Shakespeare of Statford-Upon-Avon, and his moral standing and personal character. MacBeth, Thane of Glamis, is a commander in the Scottish army, and the receiver of a prophecy from three Witches: MacBeth is destined to be King. Now, by a medieval view, Kings are divinely chosen, mandated by God. Would this not show the rich character of the man? However, power corrupts. To be chosen to be King, as a man is still on the throne, is a tremendous rush of potential power. The potential for power is a huge driving force, and Macbeth responds with thoughts of killing Duncan. However, bad thoughts don't make bad people (thoughtcrimes, anyone?), bad actions do. Unfortunately, this is a far as my English class has read, so I cannot elaborate upon the actions of MacBeth.

To Be a Monarch in the Renaissance

To be a great monarch

It seems to me

Is lesser than purveyors

of soliloquy.

Fancy dress and great food

A comfort no doubt

but the immorality of wealth at waste

puts such comfort right out.

But with such power, I will not lie

Great dreams may I see then

Rather I would be weak than tithe

to masquerading holy men.

Ever right and never wrong
no man could live a way
to claim power from divine
as a need to, in power, stay.

Responsibility, to keep and maintain
a line of blood and sons
To train them up for your same life
with their freedom little to none.

In fear every day, of my own heirs
Poison and blade and bow
Status and power ever attract
Drastic measures and tactics low.

Yes, to be a great monarch
seems lesser to me
than to be a small author
of poetry.