Play Essays

Shakespeare uses many images and situations in order to build suspense. Act II is the act that the murder of the king takes place because of this the suspense that is built in this act is particularly important. In scene one,(lines 33-61) the dagger soliloquy builds suspense while Macbeth is …

William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol parallel each other on many levels. Macbeth is a play that describes the rise and fall of a ruler who believes nothing can harm him, so the lead character, cleverly called Macbeth, attains power whenever possible, not caring who he hurts …

William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a cherished piece of literature that has been remade into movies many times throughout history. The 1968 version and the controversial 1996 version give different perspectives of Shakespeare’s famous play. While the 1968 classical version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet should be appreciated, the …

Macbeth is made to believe that it is his destiny to become king. Despite his original disbelief, circumstances prove to persuade him to believe in the prophecies told by the three witches. In addition, Lady Macbeth acts as an effective instrument of evil in coaxing him to ‘fulfill his destiny’. …

Macbeth’s struggle with evil was a long and somewhat deeper story. Shakespeare writes Macbeth so the reader has to think about why Macbeth did what he did and how much of what he did was him and how much were outside influences. The reader has to see that Macbeth was …

For my IOC commentary I have been given the extract from Act 1 scene 5 from the play Romeo and Juliet. This is one of the most famous and important scenes in this play as this is the first time Romeo and Juliet, the two main characters meet. Prior to …

Summary: An essay about fate and it’s role in the lives of Romeo and Juliet. Written by William Shakespeare. One of the main themes and significant factors in Romeo and Juliet is fate. This indicates that Romeo and Juliet’s life could be influenced by some power other than of their …

Set in 16th century Venice, Othello, by William Shakespeare, explores the idea of an outsider from the very beginning of the play. Shakespeare uses Othello, a black army general, to explore the relationship of an outsider in high Venetian society using a variety of approaches. The reader sees characters consistently …

Ross and Angus tell Macbeth he has been given the title of Thane of Cawdor “As thick as hail Came post with post; and every one did bear Thy praises in his kingdom’s great defense, And pour’d them down before him.” This is important because this is the moment that …

Coe’s is a big lease-to-own chain in U.S., which has been established by Terry Windham from 1950’s from investing $600 in 32 chairs to rent out to auction. Starting from this the business expanded to party equipment and sickroom gear and later on in 1970’s it is oriented on furniture …