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The Tragedy of Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Hamlet
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare between 1599 and 1602. Set in the Kingdom of Denmark, the play dramatizes the revenge Prince Hamlet exacts on his uncle Claudius for murdering King Hamlet, Claudius’s brother and Prince Hamlet’s father, and then succeeding to the throne and taking as…
Directing a Othello- Symbolism of Final Scene
Desdemona
Othello
Today, rehearsals for the final scene are scheduled to begin. Regrettably, I must inform you that I won’t be able to attend. I hurriedly got out of bed and ended up throwing my back. Now, I am at home, following the doctor’s orders to rest. But don’t worry! I am still fully capable of giving…
Romeo and Juliet: Themes Relevant for the Modern Audience
Romeo And Juliet
The message is that Shakespeare uses characterization, settings and the whole structure of the narrative to present a story about tragedy, love, romance, uncontrollable passion, and violence to he audience. The characterization used by Shakespeare really helps define the tragic Story about two families that are arch nemeses to each other and this subsequently ends…
Backstory on Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
There is not very much written about Lady Machete’s physical appearance. She seems to be portrayed as a very feminine looking, beautiful lady that has a very tough and harsh personality. Photos from films have often shown her as a beautiful, fair- skinned woman with red tinted hair. She was born as Grouch Engine Bolted…
A Midsummer Nights Dream3
Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Nights Dream is a classic fairy tale of lovers and betrayers. This play has been called Shakespeares happiest comedy and it most definitely is. It is filled with humor and non-stop action. There are many different qualities in a happy play that are clearly noticeable. For example, love that is for the best…
Macbeth – Discuss the Dramatic Significance of Act 2 Scene 2 Analysis
Drama
Macbeth
The setting of Macbeth was 11th century Scotland, a tumultuous and violent land. With constant battles for land control among feuding families and frequent invasions from foreign countries, stability was elusive. Macbeth, born in 1005, married the king’s granddaughter. He possibly killed ineffective King Duncan at the age of 38. Elected king in 1040, Macbeth…
The Usage of Dramatic Irony in Romeo and Juliet
Drama
Romeo And Juliet
There are many instances in which William Shakespeare shapes our modern works of art and literature, doing so by remaining the most spoken playwright of his century. Besides his many privileges, he had used some literary elements that have great discussion in the present day, such as his usage of irony, foreshadowing, unconscious hypocrisy and…
Romeo And Juilet Waiting to Exhale Literary Analysis
Romeo And Juliet
Romeo and Juliet/ Waiting to Exhale Literary analysis Director Frank Ziffirelli’s created a movie based on Shakespeare’s classic “Romeo and Juliet” in 1968. Forest Whitaker” made a movie based on a Terry McMillan’s book entitled “Waiting to Exhale”. Though different in many ways they both show similarities in the balcony scenes. When watching the two…
Comparison of Tamora and Lavinia
Titus Andronicus
In the play Titus Andronicus, there are mainly male characters, but Tamora and Lavinia stand out as exceptions. Despite their contrasting personalities, both women demonstrate their own form of feminine power. Tamora, previously Queen of the Goths, transforms from a captive into the most influential woman in Rome. Likewise, Lavinia holds power as she is…
Greed for Power and Wealth in Macbeth Analysis
Macbeth
Wealth
The play Macbeth, by William Shakespeare illustrates how greed for power and wealth can result in the destruction of oneself as well as others. The play’s central character, Macbeth is not happy as a high-ranking thane – leading him to assassinate Duncan to become King, while unknowingly dooming himself. Throughout the play many examples are…
| born | April 15, 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom |
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| died | April 23, 1616, Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom |
| description | William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". |
| children | Hamnet Shakespeare, Susanna Hall, Judith Quiney |
| movies | Romeo + Juliet 1996, 10 Things I Hate About You 1999, Romeo and Juliet 1968 |
| quotations | “The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.” “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, “Be not afraid of greatness. “Doubt thou the stars are fire; |
| information | Short biography of William ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright who is considered one of the greatest writers in the English language. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, England, in 1564, and his plays are still performed today more than 400 years after his death. Shakespeare is also renowned for his sonnets, which are among the finest in the English language. Shakespeare was born on April 23rd, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. His father John Shakespeare served as a local magistrate, but died when Will was only 11 years old. The family then fell on hard times and Will had to leave school to help out his mother Joan with their finances. A few years later, he went back to school where he studied Latin literature and rhetoric under Thomas Jenkins at the Free School in Stratford on Avon. When Will left school in 1582 he joined a group of traveling players which included Richard Burbage (who would later play many roles in Shakespeare’s plays) and Edward Alleyn (an actor manager). This group performed throughout England until 1587 when they disbanded due to lack of funds. General Essay Structure for this Topic
Important informationSpouse: Anne Hathaway (m. 1582–1616) Poems: Shakespeare’s Sonnets, Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?, Sonnet 116, Sonnet 130 Plays: Romeo and Juliet 1597, Hamlet 1603, Macbeth 1606 |
