Shakespeare Characters in Anchorman-like Dialogue - Assignment Example

Shakespeare Characters in Anchorman-like Dialogue Scene One: Act I The first scene takes place at a back-alley in a middle-class Venetian suburb. Othello, a renowned warrior, is carrying a shield in his left hand and along sword in his right hand. He has worn a headgear and saunters heavily on the dimly-lit corridor between two mountains. His wife Desdemona, dressed in a blue drapery is walking close to him. The two characters come across Iago and Michael Cassio. The latter two characters are equally prepared for a battle, judging by their special garb and the weapons they have on them. Each of them has a sword tacked in their waist and a shield. Othello: Cassio! (In a raised voice) thy energy abated? I abhor it. Cassio: (Quite defensive) too many vigils… able exhaustion, sir! We live in a world of abodements. They accite my oomph! Othello: Acknown, be not evil powers. Isn’t thy Christian faith still intact? For, Iago I’m aware of your addiction to … idl’ness Iago: No Sir! Am strong, aby those days I’ve been ill. Desdemona: (in an interjection) My huz’, your men’s mien is unmatched. They’re resilient even in the’m exhaustion. Othello: (smiling) Thy accites me most of the time. I’m argosy who require’m absolute protection from strong men not antick? You hear? (Cassio and Iago agree in chorus. The three characters except Desdemona engage in a joint training mission in the uninhabited setting, occasionally hitting mock targets with their weapons and blocking mock arrows from perceived mission.) (Wells 367) Scene One: Act II Desdemona cheers them on She informs them about a group as men in fighting regalia, approaching from the east. Macbeth is armed with a bow, arrows and a shield. Banquo has a long sword and a shield; Lady Macbeth like Desdemona is wearing a red drapery. One unidentified man appears to be a news crew armed with a camera, possibly to capture important events as they proceed with their reconnaissance mission is also with them. Macbeth leads the group of three men and a woman (Wells 202). Macbeth: (addressing Desdemona) Thy looks are absolute; you fit aby our tiredness! Will you agree? (He can’t see Othello and his team because they are partially hidden in the tall vegetation. Desdemona: (objectively) Thy tone accites me not! Stop it! I beg ugh! Acknown, be not my heart. Macbeth: (in a retorting manner) I guess thy man is afar off! (Macbeth’s men are nodding in approval) Desdemona: No please, you are adoptious. He’s right here! over there… (She points in the direction where the men are lying in wait). (She lowers her hand gradually Othello capitalizes on the opportunity and in unison, he and his men slowly rise from the natural cover to face up to the men. The cameraman captures their every move in manner that upsets Othello and his men. In a brief exchange, Macbeth and his team of soldiers exchange glances; the former group inform the latter that they are on a spying mission as ordered by their masters. Both sides lower the weapons which they had traded against each other. Act III Act III is a flashback of a meeting attended by King Edward IV who is the King of England; Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, George, Duke of Clarence and the Duchess of York. During the standoff, are sharing a light moment in an English neighborhood with dim lighting. The back alley resembles the earlier scene but for the change of characters. The characters in this Act are reflecting on the need for forging a stronger military in order to effectively control and defend their respective kingdoms from external aggression. King Edward: (Showing approval in his address to his colleagues) I’ve affeered the strength of my kingdom… Richard: (In agreement) Of course yes! I aim, to cry… your position… George: The army must be kept on high alert or else we gonna score ames-ace in battle when the enemy comes callin’… I tell yah! Duchess of York: (somehow critical) Keeping the ancients ready for a war call for constant preparation King Edward: (In a progressive tone) I have approof’d my army preparation for war at any time; any moment, spying and knowing the potential enemy targets is the best step ‘em brothers! (The characters agree in unison by bowing in approval. The curtain is gradually drawn) (Wells 213). Act IV In Act IV, Desdemona is slowly attracted to Lady Macbeth, her opposite number. The two characters engage in a fruitful conversation that deviates from the war and battle themes favored by their husbands to the romantic stories about The Merchant of Venice. Desdemona leads her new found friend to a quieter place that is not far from where their men are in a dissolving confrontation. Desdemona: (Appearing inquisitive) Apart from war and battle what else affect thy, em .. heart? Lady Macbeth: Reading … Merchant of Venice, for dat matter Desdemona: (Surprised) Really? Lady Macbeth: Te story of Antonio, the Venetian merchant thrills me the most. Other characters … Bassanio, Gratiano and Lorenzo are awesome Desdemona: (Nodding her head in approval) I particularly enjoy the romance and challenges threatening the love relationship between Bassanio and Portia; Lorenzo and Jessica Lady Macbeth: Mmmm (in approof) the love-birds have chosen a sweeter battle; one that kills ‘em heart for those who are unlucky, but leave their seeable body intact Desdemona: Very true. I wish I was waging such a war (Wells 297) (The curtains close) Act V The standoff between Macbeth team of soldiers and those of Othello seems a little diffused throughout their close call. Othello and his team are unhappy about the cameraman’s role and are demanding to know what will be done with their images captured earlier on. When one of the arrows carried by a member of the Macbeth team accidentally fires, missing Iago by inches, Cassio responds by pushing Banquo violently with a shield. Macbeth: (determined to maintain order) this madness has to en.’I’m not gonna baccare my anger, my foot! I’ll kill somebody before I turn the weapon on myself! Othello: (In a retorting manner) your men brush’d us a first time...we’ve got to revenge in to be at par. Macbeth: I hath squeezed life from many a soldier. Baquo, Lady Macbeth ho! Baquo: (In a polite manner) yes sir! Macbeth: Thy art a villain. Stand thy ground! Othello: (retorting) Men enough, meet head on in the field yon, yonder (pointing an open space for the brawl, at which time the two women step in to prevent the situation from getting worse). Lady Macbeth: (in an intervention) War is murder, and murder is not necessary. Team Macbeth ho! Team Othello ho! Let’s make peace. Othello: (In a rejoinder) War brings peace! Macbeth: (In a supportive manner) And so I agree. (Macbeth reaches for Othello’s collar in an aggressive way, attempting to sweep one of his feet to bring him down at the same time) Desdemona: (Still standing close to each other, Desdemona tries to persuade the two men while their lieutenants are bracing for a war) War, murder, assassination, execution all end life! Let’s be rational. Lady Macbeth: (Supportive) I know my man can fling you out. But if yo’re lucky to take his life… I dare you … I’ll hung myself to stand with him in martyrdom. Macbeth: (Pushes Othello wildly until he falls on his back) Silly! (The move causes a scuffle pitting the two sides against each other. Othello’s men charge against Macbeth with long sticks while holding the shield by one hand. Macbeth’s men retaliate and for about ten minutes a battle royale is fought. During the war the women are hurled aside each time they try to intervene. Stray blows land on them repeatedly until Desdemona becomes unconscious. The curtain closes as two men and the woman lie motionless on the ground, Lady Macbeth is shaking violently possibly from injuries sustained during the fight. Works Cited Wells W. Stanley. Shakespeare: For All Time. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2003. Read More