Shakespeare's plays

At the beginning of this play there was absolutely nothing that happened besides Hamlet being a coward in killing his Uncle Claudius if he would have been like you know what I am going to go kill that guy I will get punished anyway it would have saved at least three acts that we would not have had to read. No instead Hamlet had to have a conscience and think about it. This is where the structure comes into play when is the right time when you have had enough monkeying around and get on with it…

analysis of the differences and similarities between Shakespeare’s two plays, King Lear and Much Ado About Nothing) Shakespeare is considered the greatest writer of all time by many. He is brilliant in his development of plays, as well as his characterization and dramatic effect. Another element that makes his writing so incredible is the symbolism and themes that are hidden in the messages of his major works. After going back and reading a particular play two or three times, a reader can soon…

advice for the performance. He tells them that this play should become as natural as possible, and not at all too aggressive or tame during their performance. Another piece of advice he gives the actors would be that they must keep their actions into mind and make a fool of themselves for laughter. They must focus on the performance and all will end well. It is as if Hamlet is the director of the play. After their little prep talk, it was time for the play to commence! Before it may begin,…

In the play Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, Macbeth depicts an epitome of a tragic hero. The protagonist, valiant warrior, and loyal Scotsman uses his power to beat people over the head and to control and punish those who do not fall in line. Macbeth decides to take matters into his own hands to portray his determination 0to become king of Scotland. Throughout his personal journey, Macbeth’s ambition, acts of violence, and trust in fate all lead to his downfall from hero to tyrant. Macbeth’s…

Throughout the play Macbeth we are met with conflicting feelings about the main character himself, Macbeth. As the play proceeds Macbeth’s initial personality is warped in his want and/or need to gain the crown thus creating a mix of emotions for the audience. Throughout reviews Macbeth is either loved or hated, there is no in between, for the way he rose to power. Some believed that he did what he had to do and/or did what he felt was the correct interpretation of the instructions the witches…

Kate is the maiden daughter of Baptista Minola. She is widely believed to be a “shrew” by many. A “shrew” is a label given to hot-tempered, aggressive women. Shrews tend to have quite the tongue. Early on in this play, the audience witnesses constant insults directed towards the male characters around her. She also performs physical acts of anger against the men who provoke her. Kate does not act like a shrew because that is who she is; she acts like one because she is unhappy and desperate. Her…

traits. In his play, Macbeth, William Shakespeare suggests that even though a person may seem to have good character, there can be immoral traits that are hidden from the people around them. Macbeth is a play that follows the idea that people may not be what they seem, as Macbeth, the main character, reveals to the audience that he is not actually the great man everyone believes him to be. Within Act One, all of the important characters are introduced, as well as the setting of the play and the…

Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, in 1564. Little is known about his life, but between about 1590 and 1613, Shakespeare wrote at least 37 plays and collaborated on several more. Macbeth, a play written by Shakespeare, a tragic story that focuses on the main character, Macbeth and the consequences of his actions. Towards the end of play, Macbeth has turned into this cold-blooded murderer. Macbeth can be seen as this wholly evil because murders of several characters throughout the book;…

most complex plays to have ever been written, the tragic story of a troubled prince named Hamlet is a classic. A story that has entertained readers and playgoers for multiple generations since the 1600s. The play tells a story of a 30-year-old prince who loses his father in the hands of his uncle, finds out because of the ghost of his father, and plots to kill his uncle. In the process, he kills innocent people, loses his mother, his lover, and his own life. For generations, the play has been…

A play that has been revered by critics as Shakespeare’s most difficult and compelling problem play has recently been performed at the Young Vic in The Cut, London. Joe Hill-Gibbins new production demands your attention throughout his new directorial feat of Shakespeare’s play, Measure for Measure. The two hour long play with no interval may seem daunting, but once the production begins the time flies. This Young Vic production holds no punches in grabbing your attention from the outset and…