"He treated the subject of the play as he did, because the interests of the theatre demanded that the woof of comedy should be interwoven with the severe and somber warp of tragedy"(Reese, 316). ... Shakespeare uses his own personal philosophy on life to instruct his fellow man to help better one another. It is in the strange play Measure for Measure that Shakespeare pours out his deepest thoughts concerning injustice. ... Shakespeare also used current political events to connect to his audiences. ... Thus, Shakespeare personal philosophy has a huge influence on the dramatic ending of the pla...

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This is portrayed clearly in Shakespeare's plays. ... Much later in the play, Laertes has just returned from France upon learning of his father's death. ... The presence of God and heaven in the play is evident. ... (Bevington p.122) So the Christian elements in the play are there, and it can be said that Shakespeare wanted to show that disobedience of God's, the King, commands result in punishment. Machiavelli had his view about obedience to a ruler, and Shakespeare had his. ...

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Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," shows the use of "play" to simultaneously disguise and transmit essential but unpalatable truths. ... (I.ii.24) Here we see that in this play, Pyramus proves his love to Thisbe not by hurting her, but by hurting himself, thereby following the traditional narrative of romantic courtship, or "woo". ... Through magically displacing Titania's interests from men to animals, Shakespeare is able to communicate multiple ideas about the nature of love in his social context. ... In Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Night Dream multiple forms ...

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His literature works written over 400 years ago, have survived the challenge of time, so much so that Shakespeare's plays, sonnets and poems are still considered to this day an integral facet within the study of culture, society and language. ... The film begins with Shakespeare experiencing 'writers block', his apparent desperation is concealed only when faced by theatre owner's terrorising him for a copy of his proposed new play: 'Romeo & the Pirate's Daughter Ethel'. ... According to Dall (2000): "Shakespeare does give female protagonists power with...

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Gertrude and Claudius, written by John Updike, serves as a prequel to William Shakespeare's play entitled Hamlet. ... Claudius appears to have more emotions in the prequel in comparison to Shakespeare's play. ... This play takes place later in his life, allowing him to take more action and have more involvement in the play. ... When writing his play, Shakespeare knew that love and hate are much more then just four letter words. So far, his whole play is nothing more then a sick and twisted love story, surrounded by lies and deceit. ...

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Shakespeare has written the play so the reader or viewer is entertained by the number of events and themes that unfold all at the one time. ... Such a situation created by Shakespeare appeals and interests the readers as this could occur in everyday life and raises the personal question of trust in a similar situation today. ... All these occurrences written by Shakespeare are not pleasant but it is part of his technique to prove a point and teach a lesson. ... In very different ways illusion and reality can be confused and Shakespeare has shown this in his play. ... It is also the reason m...

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"Although Shakespeare's plays were performed at other venues during the playwright's career, the Globe Theatre in the Southwark district of London was the venue at which the Bard's best known stage works (including his four great tragedies) were first produced. The Globe was built during Shakespeare's early period in 1599 by one of his long-standing associates, Cuthbert Burbage, the brother of the most famous Shakespearean actor of the Elizabethan Age, Richard Burbage." ... Thus, Shakespeare units that include his poetry and plays must be taught. However, is learning tha...

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In 1971, Polonskis in a form of a movie released one of William Shakespeare's well-known play "Macbeth". ... Shakespeare described the battle between Macbeth and Young Siward in Act 5 scene 7, but the reader had to create their own images, Polonskis on the other hand, left nothing to the imagination and presented the brutal sword fight in his movie. ... Back in the days when the play was written, witches, ghosts and anything that was paranormal fascinated audiences; therefore Shakespeare included these obsessions in his play. For example Act 1 scene 1 in the book, Shakespeare starts hi...

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Oliver also shows that he is adept in the wordplay matches the play holds. ... Shakespeare uses an artful device to portray information to the audience by using the two quarrelling brothers. ... This scene interests an audience as it has a great variety of tone, character and action. ... Shakespeare establishes the dramatic device of disguise in this scene, as the women pretend to be Ganymead and Aliena. ... Overall, Act 1 presents the play to the audience in an interesting, exciting way. ...

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They feel that no one else shares their interests and become alienated from others, despite the reality that many people do in fact share their interests. ... In exploring what it means in Hamlets Dresser when Smith begins to hear, " . . . the language of my incredible loneliness," (Smith 143) it becomes evident that he discovers that he can ease his alienation and loneliness by involving himself in Shakespeare plays. ... These tools and the defining process of language, enable him to relate to other people who share his love of Shakespeare and help him share his passion about art as a heali...

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The power Shakespeare's King Lear stems from the tensions in its form and content. ... Shakespeare's play; King Lear portrays this theme of justice through the course of its characters. ... In the beginning of the play the proud and self-seeking King Lear attempts to divide his kingdom between his three daughters and is quick to value appearances above reality. ... Deceptions arise due to the conflict in interests which occur in all intimate social relations today; in this way Shakespeare recognizes the dubious nature of language which resonates strongly with the contemporary audienc...

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Polonius is one of the main characters in the play Hamlet by Shakespeare; he has a big role throughout the story before and after his death. Based on the play you can argue that Polonius is a harmless, well-meaning fool or the other way around. Polonius showed how much he cares about his son Laertes when he gives all his best advice to him before he leaves to France. ... However, his method is just pathetic. ... Polonius always looked out for his own interests throughout the play; he made Ophelia stop talking to Hamlet because he did not want Ophelia to ruin his reputation...

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Some of them stand for a little part of his plays, and others can almost be called the play themselves. ... Throughout the play, Cassio came to be known as a man whose main interests were duty, responsibility, and propriety. ... (Shakespeare 4.1.278-9). ... (Shakespeare 4.1.226-9). ... In the play, the reputation of every single character decides what his or her fate will be. ...

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The play was written to please the king and included many of his interests; especially his interest of witches and witchcraft and consequently the witches are key characters in the play. Due to the purported relationship between King James I and Banquo, Shakespeare has included Banquo in the play to be a good character, as to flatter the king. Shakespeare also wrote the play because there was actually a Macbeth, who was king, during the eleventh century, of Scotland. ... Shakespeare often uses the juxtaposing of opposites in the play, which creates confusion and emphasises the contrast between...

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This will be compared with the character and the figure of Richard III in the eponymous play by William Shakespeare, while identifying the significance of his figure in relation to being the villain in the play and his quest for power at any cost. ... Shakespeare's Play, Richard III According to William Shakespeare's presentation, Richard III in the eponymous play is a man driven by vengeance, ambition, and a thirst for power. ... Richard is the main character in Shakespeare's play; the author presents him as a villain who does wicked things intentionally to satisfy his selfis...

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Hamlet, by the great William Shakespeare, is a piece of work for the ages. ... They fought for the best interests of their country whether the citizens agreed or disagreed with their actions. ... His abilities instilled a passion and an overwhelming increase in the interest of plays. ... He also created soliloquies and gave a rhythmic beat to his plays. ... The main character of the play, Prince Hamlet, is told by the ghost of his late father who the killer was. ...

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Within the various plays that William Shakespeare wrote throughout his life, there are numerous characters that go through various trials and tribulations. ... This love that the two have for Miranda not only represents their similar interests, but also the fact that they are both capable of love. ... Ariel is one such spirit who's existence is extraordinary, but her/his presence within the play is also crucial to understanding the true nature of Prospero. ... Ariel proves to be very loyal throughout the play, especially when it warns Prospero about the drunkards who plan to help Caliban ...

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In the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare, the opening sequence is very effective because it shows numerous techniques which helps to understand the text further on in the play. Shakespeare uses many different contrasting characters, imagery, themes and a different style of language. ... King Duncan who is old and frail has not gone to battle with his men. ... "Sleep neither night nor day hangs upon his penthouse lid." ... The quote "fair is foul and foul is fair" interests the audience because they do not know what that mean s and want to know also the witches whisper while chanting so it ma...

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Christopher Marlowe has been identified as the most important Shakespeare's predecessors. ... The school was a canter of theatrical interests. ... By 1587, his first play was "Tamburlaine the Great", had been performed on stage. As a result of his first play, Marlowe has started getting known as a dramatist. ... Thus, Marlowe was recognized as a remarkable dramatic genius who would have rivaled Ben Jonson and Shakespeare, if he had only lived longer....

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Christopher Marlowe has been identified as the most important Shakespeare's predecessors. ... The school was a canter of theatrical interests. It contained a large library filled with a number of volumes which have been claimed as sources for Marlowe's plays. ... By 1587, his first play was "Tamburlaine the Great", had been performed on stage. As a result of his first play, Marlowe has started getting known as a dramatist. ...

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Shakespeare's Theme in Macbeth Macbeth is essentially a play about rebellion and the price of disorder. ... Shakespeare had much wanted such a reaction from the King, who was well known for falling asleep during plays. ... It was in Shakespeare's interest to write a play that would appease James and advocate his Kingship. ... This might also go some way to explaining why the witches play such a big part in Macbeth, further strengthening the evidence that this play was written for the king, promoting his interests. ... Shakespeare's ability to engage an audience also plays a...

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These play writes, apart from Shakespeare, were the founding fathers of the Greek tragedy. ... His plays were presented in trilogies or groups of three, and he introduced the second actor. ... His interests were philosophy and science which influenced his ideas for his plays. ... Religion also came into play in many of his works. ... Among his plays were The Ajax, The Electra, and Antigore. ...

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William Shakespeare's, Macbeth, is a play full of betrayal and deception. ... Just like a woman would do, she begins to put her own interests before the well-being of her husband. ... Throughout Shakespeare's play, we see that Macbeth is the victim of evil seduction by women. ... In the beginning of the play Macbeth calls his wife, "...my dearest partner of greatness..." (1.5.11-12). ... Shakespeare opened his play with the scene of the witches to portray evil in the mind of the audience. ...

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She breaks the lute over his head simply because he said the positioning of her fingers was wrong. ... This can be loosely compared to the fact that Bianca undergoes a change at the end of Shakespeare's play, although the type of change itself is entirely different. ... Kat has interests, intellectual pursuits, her own car, and a future ahead of her at Sarah Lawrence College. ... Although Kat does give in to Patrick at the end, it is not through force, but through acts that show his kindness toward her and his respect for her. ... For these reasons, the film reinforces a patriarchal h...

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She breaks the lute over his head simply because he said the positioning of her fingers was wrong. ... This can be loosely compared to the fact that Bianca undergoes a change at the end of Shakespeare's play, although the type of change itself is entirely different. ... Kat has interests, intellectual pursuits, her own car, and a future ahead of her at Sarah Lawrence College. ... Although Kat does give in to Patrick at the end, it is not through force, but through acts that show his kindness toward her and his respect for her. ... For these reasons, the film reinforces a patriarchal h...

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