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The Heroic Traits of Shakespeare’s Prince Henry (Henry IV) and Christopher Marlowe’s Dr Faustus (The Tragic History of Dr Faustus) (1220 words, 4 pages)

Hero worship has existed in this world since the beginning of time, from the Jews honoring Moses, to the Germans honoring Adolf Hitler. Becoming a hero is a very difficult thing to accomplish. One must be successful in gaining the reverence of one's peers while at the same time not ... Read More

The Process of Tim Blake Nelson’s Conversion of Shakespeare’s Othello into O (1546 words, 3 pages)

The process of transformation used by Tim Blake Nelson in his conversion of Shakespeare's Othello into 'O', required him to modernise the universal themes that are prolific throughout Shakespearean literature and human life. These thematic elements that are ever present in human society include racism, jealousy and also appearance versus ... Read More

The Change of Context in Tom Stoppard’s Transformation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet into Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (963 words, 2 pages)

The text Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead (Ragad) written by playwright Tom Stoppard in the 1960s is a transformation of Shakespeare's canonical play Hamlet. Ragad is not merely just a reproduction of Hamlet but it creates an entirely new meaning to Shakespeare's play. Tom Stoppard raises contextual issues, which are ... Read More

The Portrayal of Lady Macbeth’s Complex Character in Shakespeare’s Macbeth (969 words, 2 pages)

Throughout Shakespeare's "Macbeth", Lady Macbeth is consistently depicted as one of Shakespeare's most evil and frightening female characters, however, she is only evil to the extent of lacking the judgement of her behaviour. Pure Evil can be defined as having only 'inhumane' qualities or constantly being morally depraved. Two of ... Read More

An Analysis of the Characters in Othello by William Shakespeare (425 words, 2 pages)

Othello Characters Othello This is main character in the play. He is a Moorish General and head ofthe army of Venice. He is a warrior, honest, and loves his new wife, Desdemonavery much. His one flaw is that he trusts his ensign, Iago too much and allowsIago to corrupt him. ... Read More

An Analysis of William Shakespeare’s Play Romeo and Juliet (672 words, 1 pages)

William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is a very sad story of two young lovers who take their lives after their families make it to difficult for them to live together in peace and happiness. The question in this epic tale is who was responsible for Romeo and Juliet's downfall. Do ... Read More

An Analysis of William Shakespeare’s Play Othello (680 words, 1 pages)

In "Othello", by William Shakespeare, the character of Iago cleverly and skilfully alters the appearance of reality within certain characters' minds that are clouded by emotion. While Iago does deceive both Cassio and Roderigo, the most vulnerable character to Iago's treachery appears to be Othello. By being a good director ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of Betrayal in Othello and Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (1020 words, 2 pages)

Shakespeare Essay We've all been there before. You've all placed your trust in the words and actions of someone close to you. And what do they do? They betray you. It's rarely justified, and can happen to the best of men. Fortunately, most of us have been betrayed in small ... Read More

Comparing of the Tragic Flaws in Macbeth and Hamlet by William Shakespeare (1306 words, 2 pages)

In William Shakespeares two most popular works of art, Macbeth and Hamlet, several parts of the plays are similar. These two plays can be compared easily because Shakespeare used the same formula for each of his tragedies. The tragedies use supernatural incidents to intrigue the readers interest and included in ... Read More

The Theme of Appearance and Reality of the Characters of Iago and Desdemona in “Othello” by William Shakespeare (851 words, 2 pages)

In our lives we meet different people. With some we become friends, while other just disappear from our lives. Some people are honest with us while other people are not and still other people give the appearance of being honest but are really lying to us. This theme of appearance ... Read More

The Theme of the Idea That Appearances Can Be Deceptive in Macbeth by William Shakespeare (644 words, 1 pages)

Macbeth In the novel Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, the idea that appearances can be deceptive is presented as a major theme throughout the play. It is first introduced by the witches. Later on, it is presented through Macbeth himself, and also Lady Macbeth. The three witches first introduce the ... Read More

An Analysis on the Types of Love in William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (689 words, 1 pages)

Love is a strong liking or affection for a thing or person. In William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, there are many different types of love. Mistaken love is shown when Malvolio falls in love with Olivia but she thinks that she loves Cesario. Self-Love is expressed through Malvolio and Orsino's conceitedness. ... Read More

A Review of William Shakespeare’s Play “Romeo and Juliet” and the Presentation of Love in It (2325 words, 5 pages)

Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous love stories ever written. The play Romeo and Juliet shows true love in form of two 'star-crossed lovers' and just as there love is depicted as eternal, the play 'Romeo and Juliet' has endured for many years. There have been many ... Read More

A Comparison of the Characters from “Romeo and Juliet” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare (1776 words, 3 pages)

In reading, "Romeo and Juliet," and, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," we can find a number of similarities in the characters of both plays. The distinct differences in them are that in one, we have a humorous character (or characters) with a cheery ending and in the other we have a ... Read More

An Analysis of Moral Judgment in Macbeth by William Shakespeare (582 words, 1 pages)

In Macbeth, the central character, Macbeth has the ability for moral judgment, but he willfully disregards his own moral thoughts. This leaves him vulnerable to deception that is of an evil nature. Macbeth is strongly led to evil but he also absorbs it. He is a tragic hero simply because ... Read More

An Analysis of the New Release of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (729 words, 2 pages)

The new release of Romeo and Juliet is fun, fast and exciting to watch. It is a slick cinematic rendition of Shakespeare's work brought to the screen for contemporary movie-goers. There is something for everyone in this movie. A timeless story, a dynamic cast, a hip soundtrack, great sets and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Friendly Friar in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (832 words, 1 pages)

The Friendly Friar In the drama Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Friar Lawrence is a kind, knowledgeable, peacekeeping, and wise character. He also acts as a foil to the Montaques, Capulets, and the nurse. He is a priest to both the Montaque and Capulet houses. He is a well-liked ... Read More

An Analysis of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (551 words, 1 pages)

William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is said to be one of the most famous love stories of all times and has endured to modern audiences because of the ideas and themes the play contains. It is anchored on love, fate and violence. In the beginning of the play Romeo attends ... Read More

An Analysis of the Role of Money in a Marriage in A Mid Summer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare (2588 words, 4 pages)

The Role of Money in Marriage Even though the four plays were written in four different eras, there are quite a few phenomena they have in common. Written in the 16th century, A Midsummer Night's Dream by Shakespeare is the oldest among the four dramas. Goldsmith wrote She Stoops to ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth by William Shakespeare (1021 words, 2 pages)

Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are essentially good individuals who make an immoral judgement. It is dishonest to describe them as "this dead butcher and his fiend - like queen". They are valued individuals who reveal a loving connection. Their decline is triggered by their ambition for Macbeth to be great, ... Read More

The Conflict Between Opposites in William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (459 words, 1 pages)

Within Shakespeares Twelfth Night, we experience Shakespeares notorious theme of conflict between opposites. In this particular play, nearly all characters portray some sense of disguise, whether it is of false appearance or altered personality. The first evidence we see is of Orsino, Duke of Illyria. Although he is a male, ... Read More

Life and Works of William Shakespeare Compared to Other Playwrights of His Time (2660 words, 4 pages)

Ask anyone who Shakespeare was, and he or she will immediately rattle off at least three different plays that were required readings in English, not to mention a few blockbuster movies bearing his name. Many revere the works of Shakespeare as paramount in the world of literature, dedicating entire books, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Tragedy of Macbeth in Macbeth by William Shakespeare (1156 words, 2 pages)

Through The Tragedy of Macbeth, the readers witness the rise and fall of the power of Macbeth from a loved and respected nobleman to a feared tyrant. He is a tragic hero who was brought to his demise by his own ambition, guilt, fear and self-doubt. Macbeth is pictured as ... Read More

Strong Themes of Abandonment Found in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet (728 words, 1 pages)

Throughout many of Shakespeare's works he uses tragic heroes. According to Charles and Elaine Hallett, "Tragedy implies acknowledge achieved through suffering."(Hallet) Prince Hamlet of Denmark exemplifies tragedy through his experiences in abandonment and isolation, as well as flaws in his character. As the play progresses the reader discovers what effects ... Read More

An Analysis of Tragedy of Hamlet in Hamlet by William Shakespeare (560 words, 1 pages)

The Tragedy Of Hamlet Hardship, unfortunately, is a part of everyone's life. It is unavoidable, and in Hamlets case he found out that bad luck comes in colossal amounts at a time. Most people see bad luck as getting splashed by a car in the rain, or finding out that ... Read More

An Analysis of the Macbeth’s Character and His Internal Conflict in Macbeth by William Shakespeare (1302 words, 2 pages)

The play Macbeth written by William Shakespeare in the beginning of the 17th century, deals with a mans turn from the kings most glorious, brave and courageous general into a traitor and murderer influenced by evil forces. In the following I am going to describe the play briefly and explain ... Read More

An Analysis of Power and Dangers of Creativity in The Tempest by William Shakespeare (380 words, 1 pages)

The Tempest is a play about the power and dangers of creativity. Discuss. "From beginning to end the play-write gives prominence to the problems of dominion, freedom, political failure and of repetition." Like Russ Mc Donald I also believe that Shakespeare devoted his last comedy largely to the exploration of ... Read More

Seeing the Bigger Picture in William Shakespeare’s the Tempest (710 words, 1 pages)

The Big Picture Many students face the challenge of reading and interpreting literature with ease when a classroom and a professor provide a safety net. Reading and interpreting literature on ones own is a more difficult task. While there is no right way to interpret literature, understanding some external factors ... Read More

An Analysis of Katherina Minola’s Character in The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare (434 words, 1 pages)

Does Kate end up at a casualty of male power games or is she liberated from her own self-inflicted defensiveness in her relationship with Pertruchio? In the play The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare, Katherina Minola is the daughter of Baptista Minola. He is known as a wealthy ... Read More

An Analysis of the Sly Side of Portia in The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (761 words, 1 pages)

The Sly Side of Portia In The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare presents the theme looks can be deceiving. This is seen in the character of Portia. She portrays herself as a pleasant person when it comes to Bassanio, but is deceitful and mean when it comes to her suitors. She ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013