William Shakespeare Essays

Shakespeare manipulates the audience using a variety of different techniques and tries to make the audience feel certain emotions towards characters. The play Twelfth Night is centred on love, being someone you are not and social class. The play itself is set in the land of Illyria and has two grand households; the heads of […]

In William Shakespeare’s Othello, the tragedy of a man plagued by his own thoughts unfolds. At first, Iago lures Othello into believing his wife is unfaithful. Othello succumbs quickly and unknowingly aligns himself with evil. From hereon, Othello is determined to find any evidence to confirm that Desdemona is a prostitute. Once he marries evil […]

William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a five-act Elizabethan drama that adheres to Aristotle’s guidelines for Tragedy. Marcus Brutus serves as the tragic hero of the play due to his elevated social status and well-intentioned nature. Unfortunately, he tragically becomes involved in the misguided assassination of Julius Caesar, resulting in a destructive path […]

Both “Before You Were Mine” by Carol Ann Duffy and “Mother Any Distance” by Simon Armitage focus on the role of being a mother and having to give up something. In “Before You Were Mine” its Carol Ann Duffy’s mother letting go and giving up her carefree lifestyle, to take up the important role of […]

An analysis of Shakespeare’s Hamlet focuses on the troubled prince and his famous soliloquy, “To be, or not to be: That is the question” (3.1.58). This quote is perhaps the most renowned in all of Shakespearean literature. It was spoken by the protagonist, Hamlet, in the play “Hamlet” written by Shakespeare. The quote exemplifies Hamlet’s […]

The theme of racism is prominently portrayed in Othello by William Shakespeare, showcasing European society’s attitude towards individuals who differed in terms of color, race, and language. In this European society, those with white complexions were the majority, while all other races were deemed less important and inferior. Several characters in this play embody this […]

Introduction It goes without saying that kings are among the most respected personalities in the world. According to King James I, “Kings are justly called gods for that they exercise a manner or resemblance of divine power on earth. For if you will consider the attributes to God, you will see how they agree in […]

Hamlet: The Sentimental Dreamer The Tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmark is William Shakespeare’s most well-known and analyzed work of literature. As the play unfolds, Hamlet has to face the difficult task of seeking revenge against his uncle, Claudius, for the murder of his father, King Hamlet. Hamlet has captured audiences and readers for centuries […]

The theme on manipulation and deception is central to both the characters and plots of Shakespeare’s Othello and Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus. Though story line and context of the two plays is very different, similarities can be found through the theme of manipulation and deception. Both of these plays contain events of manipulation sometimes manipulating […]

However, in the final rhyming couplet, Shakespeare claims his love for his mistress by professing; that even though his mistresses has a great deal of flaws, he accepts them and loves her as much as any man could love a woman. In Shakespeare’s, “Sonnet 130” he illustrates a true depiction of his mistress by emphasizing […]

hakespeareArmando Acosta Many of England’s greatest writers are known for their epic masterpieces. William Shakespeare who wrote during the 15th century, created many plays, lyric poems as well as sonnets. Known as a well respected master of his craft, Shakespeare wrote many fine lyrics which can now be found in his plays, poems, and sonnets. […]

The cost of idealism is evident in the lives of various historical and literary figures. Despite possessing a comfortable life with respect, a loving wife, and friends, Brutus willingly sacrifices everything to uphold his ideals, ultimately paying the price with his own life. This theme resonates throughout both history and literature. Prominent examples include Socrates, […]

Essay 1 – King Richard III and Looking for Richard How has your study of the connections between King Richard III and Looking for Richard deepened your understanding of the context of and values within, each text? William Shakespeare’s play King Richard III and Al Pacino’s docu-drama Looking for Richard have enriched my understanding of […]

Previously in Romeo in Juliet we discover that they are from two warring families. Juliet is a Capulet and Romeo is a Montague. They meet fall in love and get married without anyone knowing. Juliet’s cousin, Tybalt kills Romeos best friend, Mercutio. Romeo then kills Tybalt and gets banished. Juliet’s father then tries to force […]

“According to novelist Henry James, William Shakespeare is the greatest and most successful deception ever perpetrated on an unsuspecting world,” (Anderson) declared. Shakespeare is globally recognized as a playwright of immense talent, celebrated for his plays, sonnets, and poems. Nonetheless, there exists a theory, originally proposed by J., suggesting that Shakespeare was actually a pseudonym […]

This article delves into the life story of William Shakespeare, specifically highlighting his celebrated plays and poems. Throughout his career, Shakespeare penned a multitude of renowned plays such as Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth. Alongside his theatrical works, he also crafted notable poems like the Sonnets. Despite the passage of many decades since his […]

Sexual harassment, especially in the workplace, is prohibited. Both employees and employers need to establish regulations and policies to prevent such behavior. The government is also making amendments to address instances of harassment and empower employees with effective strategies. Education plays a crucial role in overcoming these immoral actions (Saggy, 2003). In Burlington company’s hierarchical […]

The tragic play Hamlet, an important work in world literature, offers a profound experience that should be available to all students of literature. It explores various thought-provoking issues, particularly Hamlet’s struggle with indecisiveness and his delay in seeking revenge for his father’s murder. These themes are emphasized through Hamlet’s impactful soliloquies, which are among the […]

Passion vs. Reason Human emotions are one of the most powerful factors in the world. Whether it is love, lust, hate, or even greed, everyone is selfish and everyone bases their choices from their compelling emotions. A person’s emotions blind them from seeing the overall effect of their choices. This can be seen especially in […]

Macbeth is believed to have been initially performed in 1606, during the visit of the Danish king to James I. This suggests that not only did the play incorporate James I’s Scottish heritage, but also his fascination with witchcraft and the supernatural. Shakespeare therefore emphasized the impact of the supernatural on both Macbeth’s downfall and […]

Symbols play major roles in everyday situations whether it is in real life, novels, or even movies. In fact, more and more authors nowadays are learning from older play-writers such as William Shakespeare by reading and analyzing their plays. They learn how to develop their novels by incorporating symbols based on action or drama. There […]

“How has your understanding of the play’s structure, dramatic techniques and language helped you appreciate its textual significance and importance? ‘ Playwright William Shakespeare created the revenge tragedy Hamlet over 400 years ago and yet it remains still, a forerunner in its genre because it is more than just a revenge tragedy; it is the […]