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The Use of Language to Illustrate the Various State of Mind of Macbeth in Act 5 Scene 3 of Macbeth, a Play by William Shakespeare (740 words, 2 pages)

CommentaryIn this extract, taken from Act 5 scene 3 of Macbeth, William Shakespeare uses language to show the various states of mind of Macbeth. This extract takes place when Macbeth finds out that the rumors of the English army coming to declare war on him are true. His interactions with ... Read More

A Study of the Concept of Cause and Effect in Romeo and Juliet, a Play by William Shakespeare (458 words, 2 pages)

Altered Causes and the Effects of Romeo and Juliet In the words of the famous Ralph W Emerson, "life is a perpetualinstruction in cause and effect." Throughout the story of Shakespeare'stragedy of Romeo and Juliet, the concept of cause and effect, or outcome,is strongly illustrated by the plotline. However, if ... Read More

The Role of Love, Jealousy and Betrayal in Othello, a Play by William Shakespeare (1524 words, 6 pages)

The role of love, jealousy, and betrayal in Othello serves to show the stages of a characters development. These stages show who they were and who they have become by the end. Othello, is a play written by William Shakespeare and takes place in Venice, Italy. It is about a ... Read More

A Critique of Camille Palgia’s Analysis of William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73 (528 words, 2 pages)

An Analysis of Camille Palgia's Analysis of Shakespeare's "Sonnet 73" Shakespeare's "Sonnet 73" depicts the lamentations of an aging manwho, looking back over his life, realizes that much of the things he hadare fading away. Through analysis of the sonnet's formalistic content,historical context, archetypal references, and psychological implications,literary critic Camille ... Read More

The Misogynistic Character of Iago in Othello by William Shakespeare (785 words, 3 pages)

Iago A Crucial Character to Othello, Even Though I Despise HimWhen we need advice, we turn to various people who we believe will play the part of sympathetic listeners. What we do not want is for these individuals to betray our trust and take advantage of us in our time ... Read More

The Signs of Psychological Disorders of Polonius in The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, a Play by William Shakespeare (734 words, 4 pages)

The Psychological Health of PoloniusIn The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, several characters exhibit the signs of possible psychological disorders, such as Prince Hamlet, Ophelia, and Polonius. With Polonius, Shakespeare seems to characterize a sneaky, untrustworthy snake of a man. Upon further inspection, however, it seems likely that Polonius ... Read More

An Analysis of the Speech by Brutus in Julius Caesar, a Play by William Shakespeare (1188 words, 4 pages)

Friends, Romans, and Countrymen Brutus Lesser Speech in Julius CaesarUndoubtedly, the plight of Brutus in William Shakespeares Julius Caesar is his devotion to his leader, the titular Julius Caesar, despite the evidence that Caesars reign has asphyxiated the Republic. Brutus agreement to the terms of the conspirators is one of ... Read More

Character Analysis of Anthony in Julius Caesar, a Play by William Shakespeare (1180 words, 4 pages)

If my love is without sacrifice, it is selfish. Such a love is barter, for there is exchange of love and devotion in return for something. It is conditional love. - Sadhu VaswaniAntonys strength and vice throughout his multiple presences in Shakespeares play is undeniably that of the lover. His ... Read More

An Archetype Criticism of Othello, a Play by William Shakespeare (782 words, 3 pages)

Archetypal Criticism of OthelloOthello, one of Shakespeares most popular tragedies, is full of symbols, motifs, and themes that make it relatable to people all over the world. Othello can also be paralleled by millions of other texts that possess the same archetypes that are commonly used in any fictional writing. ... Read More

The Use of Vulgar Language to Describe Lady Macbeth in William Shakespeare’s Play (274 words, 1 pages)

In Shakespeares Macbeth, Lady Macbeth is portrayed as insane through the use of vulgar language within dialogue. After Lady Macbeth and Macbeth commit the killing of Duncan, Lady begins sleepwalking and sleep talking her insane mindset is verbalized as she repeatedly speaks and acts upon cleansing herself after the events ... Read More

The Character of Falstaff in the Plays by William Shakespeare (492 words, 2 pages)

Among the bounds and heaps of terrible characters in Shakespeare plays, the character of Falstaff remains one of the bright spots in Elizabethan theater. Falstaff embodied fun, happiness, and a carefree way of life. He may not be my all time favorite character, but he certainly isnt my least favorite. ... Read More

The Major Themes of the Omnipotent Power of Fate, Omens, Curses, and Prophecies in Richard III, a Play by William Shakespeare (492 words, 2 pages)

One of the majors themes in a Shakespeare work is the omnipotent power of fate, omens, curses, and prophecies. Throughout Richard III, several characters call upon mightier forces to bring the downfall of another character. These curses hold a mighty weight over the majority of the characters, since in Elizabethan ... Read More

The Foil Characters in King Henry IV, a Play by William Shakespeare (454 words, 2 pages)

In almost every shakespeare play, there are certain characters who seem to be polar opposites of each other. Theses characters are known as foils. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a foil is, someone or something that serves as a contrast to another. Foils also help their counterparts strengths and weaknesses ... Read More

The Use of Marxism to Analyze Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare (378 words, 2 pages)

According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, marxism is, the political, economic, and social theories of Karl Marx including the belief that the struggle between social classes is a major force in history and that there should eventually be a society in which there are no classes. Using marxism to interpret Twelfth Night, ... Read More

Mistaken Identity and Disguise in William Shakespeare’s Plays Twelfth Night and Much Ado About Nothing (536 words, 2 pages)

Shakespeares plays, although very different and unique, have a common thread among most mistaken identity and disguise. Although Shakespeare was not the first and certainly not the last to incorporate this technique into his work, he is the most well-known. I believe that Shakespeare included mistaken identity in his plays ... Read More

The Historical Inaccuracies in Richard III, a Play by William Shakespeare (484 words, 2 pages)

As modern society strays away from Shakespeares sphere of influence, we must decide whether or not we will fight for Shakespeares histories. Shakespeare as a whole seems to be dying down every year, but does it really matter? Although they provide some entertainment, I believe that Shakespeares histories are no ... Read More

The Twisting of the Historical Truth in Richard III, a Play by William Shakespeare (411 words, 2 pages)

The common saying, history is written by the winners, is especially pertinent in Shakespeares historical plays. Shakespeare allowed his writing to become a political statement. Instead of following the historical events completely accurately, he let some slack out and made the events more dramatic to please the audience, and he ... Read More

Identity and the Foolish Characters in Twelfth Night, a Play by William Shakespeare (542 words, 2 pages)

In any comedy, it can be hard to pick out the fools, but in Twelfth Night, I found it easy to distinguish the characters. Sir Andrew Aguecheek stuck out to me as the most foolish character, but Feste was also a fool by profession. Both of these characters had a ... Read More

A Personal Analysis on Why the Main Wedding Was Brought Back to Act III in Twelfth Night, a Play by William Shakespeare (381 words, 2 pages)

A Shakespeare comedy is built on a similar plot line throughout all of his comedic plays. Act I is a introduction Act II is rising action Act III is the climax Act IV is falling action, and Act V is resolution. In most comedies, Act V is where the main ... Read More

The Role of Racism in Othello, a Play by William Shakespeare (550 words, 2 pages)

Racism in OthelloRacism is a term used to define discrimination towards someone of a different race. Racism plays a huge role in William Shakespeares play Othello. With Othello being a black man, there was a lot of tension. MUTLU states how Othello was one of the first plays that is ... Read More

The Success and Failure of Humor in William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and The Taming of the Shrew (438 words, 2 pages)

When reading a Shakespeare comedy, one has certain expectations, like laughing or enjoying some lighthearted witty banter. Luckily for us, Shakespeare was a pretty humorous guy, so are expectations are often exceeded. One of his funniest plays was Twelfth Night. Jam packed full of goofy, lovesick characters and hilarious predicaments, ... Read More

The Valuable Experience Gained at Orlando Shakespeare Theatre (758 words, 2 pages)

Over the course of the summer, I worked as an apprentice to the costume designer for the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre. As an actor, I had spent countless hours at the theatre already, spending my time helping out backstage for service hours or acting for practice. This year was different I ... Read More

The Roles of Violence, Death, and Greed in the Plays Macbeth and Othello by William Shakespeare (1595 words, 6 pages)

Evil From WithinDo you ever wonder what Shakespeare is trying to portray through violence, death, and greed in his plays? Macbeth and Othello are famous Shakespearean plays with protagonists leading to their own demise because of their wicked nature. Shakespeare shows his ideas and knowledge of human psychology by using ... Read More

The Dominating Role of Man in the Nature of a Relationship Between Husband and Wife in The Taming of the Shrew, a Play by William Shakespeare (918 words, 3 pages)

Deceitful Domination Society archetypes the typical man as the one who runs the relationship. This view has been around since the beginning of time. Petruchio, the main character from The Taming of the Shrew by Shakespeare, clearly exhibits this clich perspective of the mans dominating role in the nature of ... Read More

The Conflict Between Illusion and Reality in Hamlet, a Play by William Shakespeare (1253 words, 4 pages)

Let it be Is it all just a dream? Oftentimes life becomes so hectic that peoplebelieve they must seek a more perfect reality. Shakespeare's play Hamlet isfocused around the conflict between illusion and reality. The play evenbegins in darkness, where illusion and reality are sometimes blurredtogether. Throughout the play, Hamlet ... Read More

The Discerning Eye in Hamlet, a Play by William Shakespeare (385 words, 2 pages)

The hysterical Hamlet in Shakespeares Hamlet, was clearly bestowed a discerning eye with his insightful ability to witness the ghost of his deceased father who informed Hamlet of his death. Through clandestine conversations with his fathers spirit, Hamlet developed a defensive attitude towards Claudius and Gertrude. Hamlets obtuse behavior ultimately ... Read More

The Acts of Self-Sabotage of Gertrude in Hamlet, a Play by William Shakespeare (1122 words, 3 pages)

Hamlet Final Essay- Get a Life If you have ever procrastinated, you have self-sabotaged. And in reality, everyone has procrastinated at least once. Put simply, self-sabotage can be thought of as a common part of human nature. But self-sabotage is common only in minor accounts. It is not usually fatal, ... Read More

Sonnet 18 v. Sonnet 130Poetry is said to be the language of love and has been used to convey romantic feelings for hundreds of years. William T. Shakespeare is no exception he has written numerous love poems that continue to be quoted even today. His love poems are popular because ... Read More

William Shakespeare’s Play Othello Does Not Follow the Aristotelian Unities of Time, Place and Action (1397 words, 5 pages)

Shakespeares Othello vs. the Aristotelian UnitiesOthello is a Shakespearean tragedy that is seen on college syllabi and read regularly in college classes. There have been countless arguments on why Aristotle and Shakespeare ever come up in the same room. Well, Shakespeare doesnt follow the Aristotelian unities. Therefore, this essay situates ... Read More

A Character Perspective of Rosencrantz and Guidenstern in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet by Ian Johnston (704 words, 2 pages)

Ian Johnstons View of Rosencrantz and GuildensternWelcome to the next edition of 'thoughts on Ian Johnston's thoughts' and this time the focus is not on "Hamlet" but the Hamlet spin off created by Tom Stoppard known as "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead." From the remarks Ian Johnston made on the ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013