Critique essays

Critique essays When I viewed Silver Cords I was overwhelmed by the talent I saw on stage and behind the scenes. The amount of talent and work that goes into such a masterpiece must be very time consuming and I believe spectators must have very good patients to put up with so many different views and attitudes. I am sure there were a few disagreements but on stage it looked like everyone worked together with a lot of rhythm and teamwork. I was overwhelmed with how much alike some of the plays are with myself and my parents. As I grew up I was the stubborn one of the family and what I thought was the brunt of the punishment was really just what I deserved. Even though my parents and I would disagree very often we always knew they would be there for me. A lot of what Shakespeare does puts emphasis on the family. He acknowledged the real life and fit it in with his plays. The Silver Cords in life are very similar in that no matter what it is, your parents all always there for you. Even though Shakespeares plays were done 400 years ago theyre very similar in what goes on in todays society. I believe Silver Cords in a short definition means love. The love displayed between me and my parents is a unique sense of feeling. The way everyone moved around during scene shifts and the movement of the silver cords shows the production of teamwork that is related to Shakespeare and such family ties. Another aspect I noticed which was very interesting was the costumes. The costume designer did a very good job in picking the different costumes for each scene. The consensual dressing in all black while not in the play shows some sorts of silver cords to me. Everyone sticking together and having some kind of togetherness was a good idea. When it comes to mind theres only one thing I may have done a little different. Instead of all the people not in the scene wea...

Spanish Phrases Followed by the Subjunctive Mood

Spanish Phrases Followed by the Subjunctive Mood Although the subjunctive mood in Spanish is used most often in sentences that take the form noun indicative verb que subjunctive verb, it is used in other situations as well. Probably the most common is following a phrase that functions as a subordinating conjunction. For example, note the use of the subjunctive in the following sentence: Debes comer alimentos nutritivos para que tengas un bebà © sano. (You should eat nutritious foods in order to have a healthy baby.) In this example, para que functions as a subordinating conjunction, and a conjugated form of tener is in the subjunctive mood. Para que is one of those phrases that, at least in standard written Spanish, is always followed by a verb in the subjunctive, although this rule, like many others, may not always be followed in casual speech in some regions. Following is a list of phrases that you can safely assume will be followed by the subjunctive. Note that many of them mean in order that, provided that, or something similar; meanings given are the most common translations but not the only ones possible. Note also that this list isnt intended to be complete - phrases used in the same way with similar meanings will usually also require the subjunctive. A fin de que (in order that, so that): A fin de que no haya confusiones te llamarà © Pablo. So there is no confusion, I will call you Pablo. ¿Quà © se debe hacer a fin de que no ocurra este problema? What needs to be done so this problem doesnt occur? A menos que (unless): No es fcil ir a una tienda y escoger ropa o accesorios, a menos que vayamos acompaà ±ados de una buena amiga. Its not easy to go to the store and choose clothing or accessories, unless we go with a good friend.A menos que se caiga el cielo y todas la estrellas dejen de existir, yo nunca dejarà © de amarte. Unless the sky falls and the stars cease to exist, Ill never stop loving you. Antes de que, antes que (before): El examen de sangre terminar antes de que puedas contar hasta 20. The blood test will be over before you can count to 20.Esta foto fue tomada unas horitas antes de que viajaran a Argentina. This photo was taken a few short hours before they traveled to Argentina.El hecho ocurrià ³ ayer al mediodà ­a, poco antes que lloviera. The act occurred yesterday at noon, a little bit before it rained. Con tal de que, con tal que (provided that, as long as): Harà © lo que me pidas con tal de que me ames. Ill do what you ask me as long as you love me.Mi madre se queda tranquila con tal de que estemos entretenidos viendo la televisià ³n y que no demos guerra. My mother stays quiet provided that were being entertained watching TV and not causing trouble.Con tal que todo sea en beneficio del equipo, yo lo hago. As long as its all for the good of the team, Ill do it. En caso de que, en caso que (in the event that, in case): Tenemos consejos en caso de que usted o un miembro de su familia sufra un accidente. We have advice in case you or a member of your family has an accident.Voy a dejar un recado en caso de que venga mi papa. Im going to leave a message in case my father comes.Èstas son las recomendaciones que hace la Cruz Roja en caso que se presente caà ­da de ceniza volcnica. These are the recommendations that the Red Cross gives in the event that volcanic ash falls. Para que (in order that, so that): Creo que me dijo eso para que me sienta mejor. I believe he told me that so I would feel better.Necesito estudiar para que a mi hija no le falte nada. I need to study so my daughter has what she needs. ¿Quà © se necesita para que podamos crear nuestra propia empresa? What is needed in order to create our own business? Siempre y cuando (only when, if and only if): El Motel Bianco es ideal siempre y cuando tengas auto. The Motel Bianco is ideal if and only if you have a car.Tenemos la libertad de expresià ³n siempre y cuando no ofenda a nadie. We have freedom of expression only when it doesnt offend anyone. Sin que (without): Sin que Espaà ±a resuelva sus problemas, no hay solucià ³n. Without Spain resolving its problems, theres no solution.Cà ³mo cocer huevos sin que se rompa la cscara. How to cook eggs without the shell breaking.