Play Essays

One of the most obvious focal point of disagreement about Othello is whether Othello was a tragic hero or not according to the classic conception of a tragic hero; whether his characterization, personal attributes make him fall into the domain of Aristotelian concept of tragic hero; Whether or not he …

William Shakespeare, probably the most influential writer in English literature, lived at the age of changes – that’s why his creative heritage is so diverse – from optimistic comedies to pathetical tragedies and life dramas. The tragedy “Othello” was written between 1602 and 1604 and immediately performed in the theatre. …

Introduction Corruption can be seen in different forms, given to birth by different authors and played to perfection by various characters. This is the case in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The play’s central premise is that corruption permeates the lives of people who are close to it. It can be easily …

The fools or jesters were a common sight in the courts at and before the time of Shakespeare and they had the right to speak where everyone else had to remain silent. The jesters in Shakespeare’s plays were placed in order to entertain the audience as well as give advice …

The stories of ‘Oedipus the king’, ‘Gilgamesh’ and ‘Don Quixote’ all reflect the same thing in the reader’s mind. They all are brave and dare to do anything to succeed, but all the three characters are controlled by the hands of their fate. The stories are written in different environment …

            Regardless of it’s popularity the play, Hamlet, still remains a puzzle which scholars for centuries have been analyzing and debating.  Authors, of any genres, simply can not guarantee how their writings will be interpreted by future generations.  Much of the criticism surrounding the play Hamlet, deals with the duality …

            The distinction between social classes is a primary source of conflict in Eugene O’ Neill’s play, The Hairy Ape.  This differentiation is further exacerbated by alienation, which is the result of American industrialization.             Yank is the lead character of the play.  He is a fireman, one among the …

 Oedipus Rex and Hamlet are two tragedies with regicide at the centre of their plots. The theme of the first play by Sophocles is subjection of free will to divine design. William Shakespeare’s play is also about the limitation of man in respect to the divine. The latter is however …

“Oedipus the king” by Sophocles and “Candide” by Voltaire are two different aspects of the same human question of Predictability and Fate. Sophocles tries to imply that there is no free will and all events are guided by fate towards a fixed destination. Voltaire through satire and humor tries to …

Act I 1. Who is Prince Escalus? What lines indicate his feelings about the feuding? * He is the prince of Verona. In other words he is like the mayor or a peace keeper * If ever you disturb our streets again, Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the …