Essays on theatre
William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth dramatises the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake. The desire and possession of power can appear to be ideal, Lady Macbeth should be cautious with what she wishes for, in light of the fact that possession of power […]
Hamlet is a tragedy episode that was written by William Shakespeare’s in an unknown date between the year 1599 and year 1602. Often referred to as “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” as it was set in the state of Denmark. Generally, the concept in this book is that it dramatizes the vengeful of […]
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare is a play on the themeof love. The play is a comedy and it shows that the course of love doesn’talways run smoothly. Shakespeare uses different settings to show the complication in thelover’s lives. I think that is a very clever thing to do. The first scene takes […]
Tennessee Williams, A Streetcar Named Desire is considered by most people to be his most flawless masterpiece. This is because Williams work blends both tragic and comic elements together. He shows the true nature of the hero and doesnt let the reader judge the characters based on one single action. Most readers think because there […]
Multiple Choice Circle the letter of the correct answer. 1 . What is Demetrius’ reasoning for why he should be given Hermia’s hand? a. He is richer b. He is equal to Lysander in many ways except Hermia returns Demetrius’ love for her. c.He gives none. d.Hermia is the only unwed woman left in Athens. […]
Hamlet one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, where the young prince of Denmark must uncover the truth about his father’s death. Hamlet a play that tells the story of a young prince whose father recently died. Hamlet’s uncle Claudius marries his mother the queen and takes the throne. As the play is told Hamlet finds out […]
Romeo & Juliet vs. West Side StoryWhat would Romeo and Juliet be like if Juliet hadn’t died? What if Paris killed Romeo, instead of vice versa? What if instead of occurring several centuries ago, it took place on the streets of New York City during the 1950s, with a bunch of fresh-faced youths posing as […]
Polonius: A Fool in Shakespeares Hamlet Hamlet is the most popular of Shakespeares plays for theater audiences andreaders. It has been acted live in countries throughout the world and has been translatedinto every language. Polonius is one of the major characters in Hamlet, his role in the playis of great interest to scholars. Parts of […]
essaysComic Relief in Hamlet In Hamlet, the majority of the comic relief is dark and depressing. The main character is obsessed with death and makes morbid jokes about old age, deception, and corpses. This side of the character is shown so that the reader can understand how much this disturbs the prince. The result of […]
Introduction:The question asked was: Who, in your opinion, is most responsible for the death of Eva Smith. Use evidence from the text to justify your answer. The best way to answer this question is to firstly find out what each person did to contribute to the death of Eva Smith due to this play being […]
4/15/00Final EssayThe poem My Heart Leaps Up by William Wordsworth can being interpreted in many ways therefore it can be related to the play Death of A Salesman by Arthur Miller in a variety of ways. If the poem is broken down line by line a direct relationship can being established with play. With each […]
summer Night’s Dream Midsummer Night’s DreamThe Complex Emotion of Love in A Midsummer Night’s Dream Love is a timeless topic. It will forever be the theme of popular entertainment and source of confusion for men and women alike. No one understands this better than William Shakespeare, and he frequently explores this complex emotion in his […]
William Shakespeare was born in Statfordon-Avon, England in April 1564. The son of John Shakespeare a Glover and his mother Mary Arden who came of wealthy framing family. William Shakespeare was the eldest of three sons there were also four daughters, only one of his sisters out lived William. From when Shakespeare died there has […]
Romeo And Juliet TragicIt is known that in Shakespeare’s tragedies main characters die in the end, and in his comedies people marry. Since Romeo and Juliet are a tragedy, Romeo and Juliet are going to die in the end. Some events have to lead to their deaths, and someone makes these events happen. The person(s) […]
JulietBehind every great man lies a great women. In some cases the women herself may not always be good or ideal according to society. Nevertheless it seems to add character tothe man,and also influences his actions and maybe even his morals. In Shakespearean literature,Shakespeare tends to use people to develop certain characters throughout the play. […]
Biff says, “He had the wrong dreams.” What was wrong about Willy’s dreams?Was there a right dream for Willy? Is Willy ever a success? Explain. Whatdream could Willy have followed successfully?In Arthur Millers’ Death of a Salesman, we see how the American Dream hadsuch a great impact on the lives of people, and how it […]
This assignment is on a scene of Romeo and Juliet I have split the scene into thirteen different sections. These sections include what the music and sound affects will be and what the lighting will be and even what sought of characters I am going to have to play the part. In section one I […]
Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare’s plays about tragedy. It is about two lovers who commit suicide when their feuding famillies prevent them from being together. The play has many characters, each with its own role in keeping the plot line. Some characters have very little to do with the plot but some have […]
In A Midsummer Nights Dream, the moon is the guiding force of madness in the play which influences the chaotic nature and lunacy of the characters. The moon seems to preside over the entire play and is a symbol of change. Oberon and Titania, king and queen of the fairies, are one example of lunatic […]
An excellent father will make every effort to constantly do what is best for his family. He will put his needs last, ensuring that his family is well cared for and not lacking for any necessities. And, most significantly, a first-class father will make his family his main concern, coming before his job, his friends, […]
Hamlet is scared because he does not know what happens after you die. He is not afraid to die, but he will not kill himself because he is afraid that he will go to hell. In act 3 scene 3, Hamlet shows his belief in the bible by not killing his father while he is […]
Shakespeare, William Born in 1564, William Shakespeare lived in Stratford. His father, John Shakespeare, was successful in the leather business during Shakespeare’s early childhood but later met with financial difficulties. During his prosperous years his father was also involved in municipal affairs, holding the offices of alderman and bailiff during the 1560s. While little is […]
