William Shakespeare

The love story, “Romeo and Juliet”, written by William Shakespeare, was created in 1597. Since then, over 18 film versions have been made, and is by far one of the most well-known plays of all time. Considering that it’s over 400 years old and still very popular, many would say it’s one of the best tragic romances of all time. In today’s society, teenagers and even most adults aren’t amused by plays, reading, or anything of the sort. The thing about Shakespeare’s masterpiece is that it intrigues…

The world considers William Shakespeare as one of the greatest writers and playwrights to ever live. Born in the late 1500’s, Shakespeare built a name for himself with his plays that captivated audiences throughout Europe. Shakespearian productions are popular because of their humor, intricate plotlines, and the audiences’ abilities to see all of the plot twists and secrets while most of the protagonists have no idea what’s going on. Though these attribute to his popularity, his greatest…

much debate about the authorship of William Shakespeare’s theatrical pieces. Many theories have been developed over time, all crediting various individuals with the authorship of Shakespeare’s plays, but none have been truly accepted as the outright truth as there are “more than 5,000 books on the Shakespeare authorship question with more than 50 possible candidates.” (PDF from oxford) To thoroughly formulate a coherent argument towards discrediting Shakespeare and crediting Sir Francis Bacon,…

The theme that nothing and no one can escape fate is displayed through dramatic irony and foreshadowing in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. The literary element dramatic irony is used in an impactful manor when developing theme. For example, it is stated in the text “Some consequence yet hanging in the stars shall bitterly begin his fearful date/ With this nights revels” (I.IIII.108-109). This particular quote is stating how Romeo had a premonition of unfortunate events that would occur…

During the sixteenth Century, William Shakespeare composed an exceptional play called "Merchant of Venice." The general population were greatly against Semitic. The essayist, William Shakespeare, himself was a Christian as well. The topic of the play alone would have snatched the groups of onlookers' consideration. The Elizabethans were not cheerful or wonderful towards the Jews. The "Merchant of Venice" appeared to be ideal chance to express their detest for the Jewish country. The general…

(An Analysis of Messages Found in the Tomorrow Soliloquy) Shakespeare is known as one of the greatest English writers of all time. He proves to be extremely successful as his works continue to be studied and admired even today. As a result of Shakespeare's genius, many specific passages of his have become well known. Though all of Shakespeare's work is genius, certain lines from many of his plays have become extraordinarily well known. The passages that receive the most attention generally…

There are many themes in any story written by any author no matter what time period they write in. Shakespeare is a very intelligent man and has many themes in every play he writes. Hamlet was written sometime before 1602 by William Shakespeare when he lived in England. Hamlet is a very interesting play because we watch the main character slowly fall and not be himself anymore. He is at ahigh point in life and he slowly just gets worse and lower in life every day. The play Hamlet is a very…

Plays Over the years, countless people have expressed doubt as to William Shakespeare being the true author of all of his works. These doubts are as old as his plays. Henry James, an American author, once said, "I am haunted by the conviction that the divine William is the biggest and the most successful fraud ever practiced on a patient world.” Alternately, an author by the name of Calvin Hoffman was certain that Shakespeare was very likely "the author of the most magnificent English…

Shakespeare’s Impact in Culture Ben Jonson once said that Shakespeare “(…) was not of an age, but for all time!” He had met the author long before he became the man he is to all of us today. Jonson knew Shakespeare’s capabilities and therefore he said this quote meaning that Shakespeare was a man whose views transcended his time. He knew that this amazing author would be well-known by the world and that his works would prevail through the ages. As you may already know, this is true,…

will make the case even worse. However, as we finished reading the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare, Shakespeare trying to persuade us that to have a revenge idea is normal but it will not bring us any good result. Just like what Gandhi once said: “ An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind. ” Throughout the death of protagonists Polonius, Gertrude and Hamlet, we can truely believe that Shakespeare suggest nature od revenge is not a smart decision. Polonius, as the…