Shakespeare Tragedies
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Macbeth is a quintessential tragic hero, because despite his many decent and righteous qualities, his downfall is caused by a fatal flaw in his character. more...
Hamlet's "To be or Not to be?" Speech
"To be or not to be?" is arguably the most famous line in the entire Shakespearean canon and has been performed by some of the finest actors to grace the stage. more...
Iago is undoubtedly one of Shakespeare's greatest villains, but what is it that makes him so intriguing? more...
Macbeth's 'Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow'
"Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day, To the last syllable of recorded time..." more...
Othello is one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. It contains one of his most well-written heroes and, arguably, the very best Shakespearean villain. more...
Never was a story of more woe/Than this of Juliet and her Romeo. more...
King Lear is one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. It is a rich and complex text, with multiple layers and themes. more...
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The Duty of Doubling in Hamlet
By: P. Ryan Anthony
More than any other Shakespeare play, Hamlet is packed with doubles of all kinds. These duplicates (and triplicates) affect theme, mood, character, and everything else. more...
Hamlet's Love of Words, Words, Words
By: P. Ryan Anthony
William Shakespeare loved wordplay, and the English language has rarely enjoyed a larger playground than that of the dramatic masterpiece Hamlet. more...
By: P. Ryan Anthony
The RSC's '09 adaptation of its David Tennant-led show proves that TV will always welcome another Hamlet. For more proof, read about major TV versions of the past. more...
By: P. Ryan Anthony
Emile Hirsch is the latest actor to play Hamlet for the big screen. Here's a short primer on the major films about the Melancholy Dane. more...
Othello's Jealousy and Iago's Revenge
By: Matthew Delman
Othello is the second most popular Shakespearean play, dealing with themes of betrayal, revenge, and jealousy in equal measure. more...
Madness, Revenge and Loyalty in Hamlet
By: Matthew Delman
Madness. Revenge. Loyalty. These major themes blend seamlessly in Shakespeare's Hamlet. more...
Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida
By: Amy Freeman
A summary of the play Troilus and Cressida, considered to be one of Shakespeare's "problem plays." It is not exactly a tragedy and not exactly a comedy either. more...
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