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Important Quotes from Script Analysis
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Film, Theatre & Television
Undergraduate 2
12/12/2009

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"My dearest love"
-Macbeth
Definition
This line shows that Macbeth actually loves Lady Macbeth.
Term
"It will be quick" (in regards to the death)
-Macbeth
Definition
There is still a quality Macbeth that makes him likable at this point because he doesn't want Duncan to suffer.
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"We have scorched the snake, not killed it"
Definition
Duncan wasn't enough, the madness will continue until Macbeth has complete control
Term
"Put on your nightgown"
-Macbeth
Definition
They would bury people in their nightgowns at that time. This line shows Lady Macbeth's desire to die.
Term
"at least we'll die with harness on our back"
-Macbeth
Definition
This is the point where Macbeth abandons logic and is no longer afraid of anything.
Term
"I sewed the lining"
-Death of a Salesman
Definition
Linda is repairing Willy's armor. At this point in the play it's obvious that Willy can't win but Linda still wants him to lose with his dignity.
Term
"He had the wrong dream"
-Death of a Salesman
Definition
Biff recognizes the former hero's flaw after he has taken Willy's place.
Term
"I bet if Daddy hadn't left us"
-Crimes of the Heart
Definition
Female gendered plays always have the element of a man that abandons.
Term
"Cause she felt so all alone"
-Crimes of the Heart
Definition
They now have each other, they are no longer alone. Lenny has not allowed people to nurture her.
Term
"So forget the inner me, observe the outer"
-Aida
Definition
Amneris is now coming out of the world of men.
Term
“I’m in every kind of trouble”
-Aida
Definition
Despite the strong appearance of Radames, he is the damaged man of the female gendered musical.
Term
“I’m still tied to Frances and the kids”
-The Odd Couple
Definition
All the action in the play, The Odd Couple, relates to the fact that Felix is still recovering from the recent separation from his wife.
Term
"Good evening Mr. Talman"
-Wait Until Dark
Definition
Roat establishes himself as the professional intruder & the leader of the operation with this statement.
Term
"No see, no tell"
-Wait Until Dark
Definition
Mike's last words to Suzy. He reveals in this moment that he has switched sides.
Term
"OK, Suzy. Now all the kids have gone to bed."
-Wait Until Dark
Definition
Roat realizes in this moment that Roat is dangerous but intelligent. The battle will be a match of intellect and not strength.
Term
"I'm too fertile for birth control"
-The Baby Dance
Definition
Wanda uses her sexuality (her ability to have children) as a weapon against Rachel.
Term
"In every other way she's perfect"
-The Baby Dance
Definition
Rachel is willing to fight but she has lost her army. She has to fight alone & views the battleground worthy of fighting for.
Term
"Someone will take her, won't they?"
-The Baby Dance
Definition
Wanda leaves the audience with the battleground (the baby).
Term
"I'll find a way to right this wrong if it takes my whole life long"
-The Scarlet Pimpernel
Definition
Percy in "The Prayer" crossing the threshold and taking up the calling.
Term
"That decision is mine. But you must go now. Go-and find your husband"
-The Scarlet Pimpernel
Definition
I've now found my wife. Percy begins to see that the battleground is heroic.
Term
"No Hector. You're up in th 'old orchard"
-Foxfire
Definition
Annie isn't surrendering, she is choosing to leave and join the intruder.
Term
"She'll be back"
-Foxfire
Definition
Hector is implying that although Annie has left she will return to be buried.
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