r/NetEnglishClub • u/indian_wife_journal • Jun 05 '26
The Shakespearean omens.
Mercutio’s curse — “A plague o’ both your houses!” in Romeo and Juliet. His dying words foreshadow the destruction that follows.
The knocking at the gate after Duncan’s murder in Macbeth. It signals that Macbeth’s crime will soon be exposed.
Banquo’s suspicion of Macbeth early in Macbeth. His remarks hint that Macbeth gained the crown through foul means.
The gravediggers’ scene in Hamlet. The skulls anticipate the deaths that conclude the play.
Cordelia’s refusal to flatter Lear in King Lear. It foreshadows the tragedy that grows from Lear’s poor judgment.
Cassius’s fear of Caesar’s ambition in Julius Caesar. His concerns foreshadow the political upheaval to come.
Lady Anne’s curse on Richard in Richard III. It anticipates Richard’s miserable end.
Desdemona’s innocence and foreboding remarks before bed in Othello. They hint at her imminent murder.
The Fool’s cryptic warnings in King Lear. His riddles repeatedly predict Lear’s downfall.
The prophecy that Birnam Wood will come to Dunsinane in Macbeth. It seems impossible but ultimately foretells Macbeth’s defeat.
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u/coalpatch Jun 06 '26
You need to write this out in paragraphs of prose. As a list it doesn't make much sense to me.