William Shakespeare’s Hamlet is a tragic play wrought with intrigues by two of the primary characters hell-bent on seeking moral justice. Both Hamlet and Laertes seek retribution for specific wrongs that they feel were done to their families. After meeting his dead father’s apparition, Hamlet soon realizes that it was, indeed, his brother Claudius who […]
William Shakespeare is arguably one of the best playwrights to ever grace literary circles and is still remembered for his life-long contribution in literature. This was a breath of fresh air in a niche genre that had, for a long time, not produced masterpieces akin to Greek Classics. The turn of the 17th century, therefore,
Prince Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude is by far one of the most significant and influential female figures in the play. As Queen in the Kingdom of Denmark is revered by her subjects and wields a considerable amount of power: “I will not speak with her.” (Shakespeare, 2014, 4.5.1). In crafting this particular character, William Shakespeare was
William Shakespear wrote Macbeth during the Renaissance period, a critical time in human history. During this particular moment, it was common for writers to include supernatural elements in their works to make them interesting. Adding these features was bound to increase the intrigue surrounding the book and all its characters. The tragedy comes alive when
In the theatrical world, William Shakespeare’s Hamlet is famous for the relative success that it has been able to enjoy since its maiden performance in the early years of the 17th century. It was ordinary for members of the royal court of King James to invite various troupes of actors to perform their reenactments of
Being human means that at some point, we ultimately have to react to situations in which we find ourselves. Our perceptions are the primary determinant for these reactions as they often lead us to acknowledge the presence of new circumstances therefore going a long way in influencing our decision. Such is the case in Macbeth
Assignment Instructions How does Hamlet treat the idea of suicide considering the “O, that this too too solid flesh would melt” soliloquy (I.ii.129–158) and the “To be, or not to be” soliloquy (III.i.56–88). Why does Hamlet believe that most human beings choose to live, despite the cruelty, pain, and injustice of the world? How Does Hamlet Treat the
Comedy is a variety of drama that induces laughter at human acts, typically involving romance and love. In Shakespeare’s era, the typical comedy depicted the struggle of youthful lovers to overcome some hardship, usually instigated by the adults in their lives. At times the struggle was the reunion of separated family members or lovers. Even
Introduction Romeo and Juliet Overture is one of the most significant works by Peter IIyich Tchaikovsky, a prominent Russian composer whose dominated the late 1900s. In 1868, after completing his first symphony and opera, Tchaikovsky composed a symphonic poem dubbed Fatum. It was a dedication to his friend and mentor, Balakirev and he so happened
The theme of revenge is evidently displayed in the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare. The play depicts the story of Hamlet, a deceased king whose ghost is found by watchmen and brought to his son prince Hamlet. The ghost speaks to the prince and reveals how king Hamlet was killed by his brother Claudius who