I wonder if you could check the following questions and help me rephrase a few more sentences I’m not sure of.
Thanks a lot in advance!
1) What historical period did the English Renaissance cover and what was it characterized by? Explain its (?) conception of order and the role attached to man and nature respectively. Finally analyse the
2) Analyze Elizabeth I's government, pointing out how she ruled and what her major (or main?) achievement in foreign policy was.
3) Briefly summarize the four messages which Macbeth received from the spirits.
4) The witches told him to be careful of Macduff and that Banquo's descendants would be kings.
5) These two messages made him unhappy. They also told him that no man born of woman (can you also say “no man of woman born”) could hurt him and that he could never be defeated as long as Birnam Wood did not move to Dunsinane Hill to fight against him.
6) Macduff ordered his men to cut branches from the trees of Birnam Wood and to use them to hide themselves and cover their advance
7) Pamela’s father believes that a girl’s beauty should be evaluated on the basis of virtue and goodness (or should result from her virtue and goodness?). It should therefore not be confused with vanity or prettiness. (Can you help me express the meaning of “inner beauty”?)
8) She was so confounded at his words that even a feather would do her harm now (“you might have beat her with a feather”)
9) Mrs Jervis suggested she should double her diligence since God had put into Mr B’s heart to be good to her . (How can I rephrase this?)
Here is a quote on inner beauty. You will probably be able to pick out some deep details from here: "Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical."
1) The English Renaissance refers to a historical period characterized by a cultural awakening in England that lasted roughly from the 14th to the 17th century. It was marked by a renewed interest in art, literature, and intellectual pursuits. In terms of its conception of order, it emphasized a hierarchical structure with a clear social hierarchy and a belief in the divine right of kings. The role attached to man and nature during this period was often seen as reflecting God's creation, with man given dominion over nature. To analyze the conception of order and the role of man and nature further, one could explore the writings and philosophies of prominent figures from that time, such as Francis Bacon or Thomas More.
2) Elizabeth I's government can be analyzed by examining how she ruled and highlighting her major achievements in foreign policy. Her rule was characterized by a strong central authority and a balance between religious factions. In terms of foreign policy, her major achievement was the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, which secured England's naval dominance and protected it from potential invasion.
3) The four messages that Macbeth received from the spirits can be briefly summarized. However, since you haven't provided the specific messages, it is difficult to give a precise answer. Please provide the specific messages you are referring to, and I can help you summarize them.
4) The witches warned Macbeth to be cautious of Macduff and prophesied that Banquo's descendants would become kings.
5) These two messages left Macbeth feeling unsettled. Additionally, they revealed that no man born of woman could harm him, and that he would not be defeated unless Birnam Wood moved to Dunsinane Hill to fight against him.
6) Macduff instructed his men to cut branches from the trees of Birnam Wood and use them as camouflage to hide their movements and advance.
7) Pamela's father believes that a girl's beauty should be evaluated based on her virtue and goodness. He emphasizes that beauty should not be confused with vanity or superficial attractiveness. To express the meaning of "inner beauty," you could describe it as the beauty that emanates from a person's character, values, and actions, rather than solely from their physical appearance.
8) The phrase "she was so confounded at his words that even a feather would do her harm now" is a metaphorical expression meaning that the person was deeply affected or hurt by what was said to them. Another way to phrase it could be "his words had such a strong impact on her that even the slightest thing would hurt her now."
9) Mrs Jervis suggested that she should increase her efforts and work diligently because God had inspired Mr. B to be kind to her. A rephrased version could be "Mrs Jervis suggested that she should redouble her diligence as Mr. B had been touched by God to show her kindness."