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... story are thrown into the form of a dialogue , and the intermediate circumstances are explained by the different speakers , as occasion renders it necessary . The action is less concen- trated in consequence ; but the interest becomes ...
... story are thrown into the form of a dialogue , and the intermediate circumstances are explained by the different speakers , as occasion renders it necessary . The action is less concen- trated in consequence ; but the interest becomes ...
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... story , tending to the same point . The effect of this coincidence is rather felt than observed ; and as the impression exists unconsciously in the mind of the reader , so it probably arose in the same manner in the mind of the author ...
... story , tending to the same point . The effect of this coincidence is rather felt than observed ; and as the impression exists unconsciously in the mind of the reader , so it probably arose in the same manner in the mind of the author ...
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... greater than the truth and felicity with which he has identified each character with itself , or blended their different qualities together in the same story . What a contrast the character of Othello forms to that of Iago OTHELLO 27.
... greater than the truth and felicity with which he has identified each character with itself , or blended their different qualities together in the same story . What a contrast the character of Othello forms to that of Iago OTHELLO 27.
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... story of his love , of " the spells and witchcraft he had used , " from his unlooked - for and romantic success , the fond satisfaction with which he dotes on his own happiness , the unreserved tenderness of Desdemona and her innocent ...
... story of his love , of " the spells and witchcraft he had used , " from his unlooked - for and romantic success , the fond satisfaction with which he dotes on his own happiness , the unreserved tenderness of Desdemona and her innocent ...
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... story , is a friendly sort of go- between , tolerably busy , officious , and forward in bringing matters to bear but in Shakespear he has " a stamp exclusive and professional : " he wears the badge of his trade ; he is a regular knight ...
... story , is a friendly sort of go- between , tolerably busy , officious , and forward in bringing matters to bear but in Shakespear he has " a stamp exclusive and professional : " he wears the badge of his trade ; he is a regular knight ...
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