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Macbeth vs Scotland
Macbeth
William Shakespeare’s Macbeth has always been considered one of the literary worlds most celebrated tragedies. It is arguably the darkest and most gruesome of his plays. The protagonist, Macbeth, is the poster child for tragic hero, “a literary character who makes an error of judgment or has a fatal flaw that, combined with fate and…
Depth Analysis – Romeo and Juliet
Love stories
Romeo And Juliet
Romeo, the son of Montague and Lady Montague, is a young man of approximately sixteen who possesses physical attractiveness, intelligence, and sensitivity. He becomes enamored with Juliet, the daughter of his family’s sworn enemy, Capulet, immediately upon seeing her for the first time. Although he is capable of experiencing deep affection, Romeo is not merely…
Character of Iago in Shakespeare’s Othello Character Analysis
Iago
Othello
‘Exceeding Honesty’ Investigating the Heroic trait in the Character of Iago in Shakespeare’s Othello Talking about Iago in his introduction to the play ‘Othello’, A.L. Rowse is of the opinion: He (Iago) and Othello stand out as two protagonists in the simple and haunting tragedy, Desdemona their sacrificial victim. (Rowse 271) In the four and…
Light Versus Darkness: Goodness Versus Evil
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
Owl
“Fair is foul and foul is fair”, this becomes the main theme of the playand a continuously running reality. It, for the most part, represents theimage of light and dark. In this play, most of the evil happenings takeplace in the dark. Macbeth murders King Duncan which was his first steptowards devastation. After the murder,…
Romeo and Juliet Themes
Romeo And Juliet
The story of Icarus is one of the most commonly known myths. Daedalus, a skilled Greek craftsman, fashioned two pairs of wings out of wax and feathers; one was for him, the other for his son, Icarus. Before the two of them took flight, Daedalus warned his son not to fly too high for the…
Taming of the shrew 2
Taming of The Shrew
The Taming of the ShrewWilliam Shakespeare was one of the greatest poets of all time. What made him that poet? Why hasn’t he been forgotten? One answer was the fact that he wrote about ideas and concerns that remain close at heart with people of all cultures and backgrounds. His plays were not confined to…
Character Flaws Of Macbeth
Character
Character Analysis
Macbeth
Portrayal of a Murderer In the universe today, many concerns fight each other for more money and better trades. To accomplish this, they will make anything that it takes to carry through the occupation, even if it means seting person else out of concern. These concerns are ruthless and ambitious. Without these traits, concerns can…
Romeo and juliet: friar lawrence
Romeo And Juliet
The Friar remains unconvinced and believes that Romeo is not making sound decisions. Being a wise man, he cautions Romeo to exercise caution, but Romeo remains steadfast in his emotions throughout the play. At this juncture, Friar Laurence only sees potential good in the relationship as it could potentially reconcile the feuding Capulet and Montague…
Romeo and Juliet as a tragic tale
Romeo And Juliet
The events that occur in Shakespearean Romeo and Juliet prove that it is indeed one of the most tragic stories ever written. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that there are three key events which truly stand out as being woeful and certainly tragic. These are: the continuous ancient feud between the Caplet’s and…
Assignment on Romeo and Juliet
Romeo And Juliet
One of the major characters in Romeo and Juliet is only alive for half of the play. Describe the character of Mercuric and the role he plays in this work. Why is he an audience favorite, and why is his death so important to the plot? Answer: Mercuric is Romeos friends and always tries to…
| 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 |
