Ur-Hamlet

Trickster God Vs. Trickster Figure The readings help the readers come up with their own conclusions of whether there is a clear distinction or similarity between Hermes, the trickster god and the coyote, the trickster figure. It is clear for the audience to elude that there are more differences between the two figures than there are similarities. Hermes is seen in a lighter sense, more helpful and beneficial towards the gods and humanity itself but the coyote has a darkness to him, he is…

There are authors throughout history that write such unique pieces of literature, that their names are spoken of in all literature-based classes. One of these authors that gained fame by creating works that stand out, is Robert Browning. There are many attributes that brought fame to the Browning name, but his mastery of the dramatic monologue is what defines his style of writing. “Browning exploited the dramatic mode at every period of his career, and is the most ambitious and successful writer…

Short Argument 1: Disproving Knightly Virtues The early centuries were a time when chivalry and courtesy were highly valued among men, as seen in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Lord Bertilak is a man who wants to disprove the knightly virtues through tests and games. This alliterative poem points out the scandals in a knight’s reputation. As the poem begins with a green knight entering King Arthur’s feast with a challenge, he states “where’s the fortitude and fearlessness you’re so famous for…

Love does not need conceits to be true. Both sonnets are written by William Shakespeare. They were written on the year 1609. In many of his works the theme love seems to his favourite. “Courtly Love” In Sonnet 18, the writer describes how the person he is talking to is more temperate and fair than the beauty he sees in nature. And often is his gold complexion dimm’d; And every fair from fair sometime declines, The writer concludes that the beauty of the person he’s talking to is not so…

‘Romeo and Juliet’ is an amourous tragedy written by William Shakespeare. The written date of this play can be dated to 1595. Written during The Renaissance period, soon after the deadly plague, this event is reflected on Shakespeare’s choice of language throughout. This woeful play tells the tale of two lovestruck adolescents, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, which takes a fatal turn towards their devastating end. The loss of the children was the only thing which could bring together the…

From 1850-1864, Hong Xiuquan, a political and religious leader, led the Taiping Rebellion, which sought to eradicate the Manchus and the Qing dynasty. The discontent of the previous decades all came together under Hong. After his third failed civil service exam, he had visions where he “conversed with a bearded, golden-haired man who gave him a sword, and a younger man… whom Hong addressed as ‘Elder Brother’” (Spence 172). He interpreted that he must “also be the son of God, younger brother to…

(1050) A Drama Analysis of the Evolution and Demise of the Tragedy in Oedipus Rex, Hamlet, and Death of a Salesman The origins of dramatic tragedy in ancient Greece define a time when heroic figures were killed or removed from power due to the imposition of fate in their life. The tradition of the Greek tragedy is often seen in the example of the downfall of the heroic figure, Oedipus, in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. The “tragedy” of Oedipus is that he is the heroic savior of Thebes because he…

Prince Hamlet plays the title character and also the protagonist in the tragedy Hamlet play by William Shakespeare. Born in and brought up in Stratford-upon-Avon, in Warwickshire, England, he was one of the greatest and most renowned writer in the English language. He was often referred to as the national poet, other than that he was also a playwright, an actor, and a poet. His works and collaborations consist of approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, some few narrative poems and a few verses.…

“Titus Andronicus” and “Hamlet”, are both revenge tragedy stories that revolve around strong families with complicated relationships that contain individuals seeking revenge for wrong doings. Both nontraditional film versions were produced within a couple years of each other; Titus, directed by Julie Taymor in 1999 and Hamlet, directed by Michael Almereyda in 2000. Comparing these films, allows for reflection upon the different…

The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark is a popular play written by Shakespeare in the start of the seventeenth century. The play is about a Danish prince named Hamlet who seeks revenge for the death of his father at the hands of his uncle. Hamlet is told by the ghost of his father that he was murdered by King Claudius and that ignites Hamlet’s vengeance. This leads Hamlet to cause chaos in his kingdom as he confronts the people closest to him all while losing his sanity along the way. The end…