MLUG: Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Random Monkey
Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Random Monkey
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On Tue, 24 Jun 2003, Michael wrote:

> > > Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow
> > > Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
> > > To the last syllable of recorded time;
> > > And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
> > > The way to dusty death. Out, out brief candle!
> > > Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
> > > That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
> > > And then is heard no more: it is a tale
> > > Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
> > > Signifying bananas.
> >
> > What makes this speech so moving is the use of imagery. Can you
> > identify at least two major images that we have followed through the
> > play? How would you expect an actor to speak these lines?
>
> The only time I've seen it done was by Kevin Costner in the Postman.. so
> I can say that I expect him to say the lines sort of badly. (I still
> like the movie though.)

Is it a modern version of Macbeth?

Mike
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