Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, “Macbeth,” delves deep into the enigmatic realms of human existence, exploring the intricate interplay between fate and free will. In this essay, we embark on a journey through the moral labyrinth of Macbeth’s life, examining how the protagonist’s choices, external influences, and…
Essays on Plays
Introduction “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry is a seminal work of American literature that delves into the dreams, struggles, and aspirations of an African American family in the 1950s. Throughout the play, Hansberry skillfully employs symbolism to convey profound messages about the…
Introduction William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, “Romeo and Juliet,” is a story of two young lovers whose passionate relationship ends in tragedy. The central question often debated by scholars, critics, and readers alike is whether Romeo and Juliet’s affection for each other is genuine love or…
William Shakespeare’s tragedy, “Macbeth,” is a masterful exploration of human ambition, guilt, and the corrupting influence of power. Central to the play’s enduring impact is its rich use of imagery, which evokes vivid mental pictures and deepens our understanding of the characters and themes. In…
In class we were reflection on question whether Blanche is a Villain or Victim in the play called ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’? In this essay I am going to analyze the complexity of this question with the help of some arguments and personal statements. Throughout the…
“To be, or not to be, that is the question.” is what one character asked himself in the tragic play Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare, when thinking of turning over to the afterlife to solve all life’s troubles. Scholars have penned numerous Hamlet madness essays,…
When it comes to marriage it is a general concept that women play more than one role other than wife. Some can say one is also a caregiver, mother and nurse. Some may not notice the change of title but others see the picture quite…
“An Inspector Calls” by J.B. Priestley is a play that delves into the intricate theme of responsibility and its far-reaching implications. Throughout the narrative, the concept of responsibility is artfully depicted through the characters’ interactions, moral dilemmas, and the overarching message of the story. This…
“An Inspector Calls” by J.B. Priestley is a theatrical masterpiece that intricately weaves the theme of guilt throughout its narrative. The play serves as a profound exploration of morality, responsibility, and the consequences of our actions. Guilt is not merely a backdrop but a dynamic…
Introduction The relationship between Portia and Bassanio in Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” is a captivating portrayal of love, sacrifice, and personal growth. Their connection is layered with complexity, reflecting the themes of loyalty, identity, and the power of love. This essay delves deeper into…
Introduction William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” is a tapestry of emotions, and at its heart lies the complex theme of love. This essay delves deeper into the various layers of love portrayed in the play, examining the interplay between romantic love, friendship, familial bonds,…
Introduction William Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth” delves into the dark corners of ambition, power, and the supernatural. At the heart of the story lies the witches, mysterious figures whose prophecies set in motion the tragic events of the play. This essay examines the profound influence of…
Introduction “Romeo and Juliet,” William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, centers around the ill-fated love story of two young individuals from feuding families. While their love is profound, the play is characterized by a series of miscommunications and misunderstandings that ultimately lead to the tragic deaths of…
Throughout history, authors have been writing stories with a happy and loving ending for ages. Stories such as Pinocchio, Mulan, and Sleeping Beauty all share a correspondence of an uplifting ending. However, this is not the case with every tail, as stories can also portray…
The corruption that Hamlet learns of within Denmark is where Hamlet first learns of the truth behind his deceased father’s death, thus causing negative complexity within Hamlet’s emotional and mental state. When Hamlet encounters the ghost of his deceased father, who tells him, “So the…
Hamlet is arguably the most dynamic character to come of seventeenth century literature. William Shakespeare created a human being with a complex mind and elements of diversity difficult to understand. From the first glimpse of Hamlet alone, the audience is engulfed in his opulent intensity….
“To be or not to be” is one of the most famous quotes of all time by an author that has stood the test of time, William Shakespeare in his play, Hamlet. There are several themes displayed in Hamlet, these themes include death, obsession, and…
In The Wheel of Fire by G. Wilson Knight, Knight’s argument that Claudius was not a plausible villain has multiple merits but also some underlying flaws. I will defend that Claudius’ later actions were forced on him due to Hamlet’s dangerous mental state, but I…
In soliloquy in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the eponymous character uses language that displays him in a power driven mood, aiming to extract information from his mother. The presence of dynamic, dark words like “witching,” “bitter,” and “daggers,” is a constant reflection of his intense internal psyche,…
A poet conveys diverse information, often tackling sensitive topics affecting the public. To communicate, Poets utilize different strategies, for example, through the application of literary elements such as grotesqueness or morbidity, to influence rhyming and structure. However, in trying to integrate these literary elements, a…
“Ambition beats genius 99% of the time” ~Jay Leno. That’s why we are here to take a look at two examples of that 1%. Macbeth: the fictional character in the Shakespearian play “Macbeth”, and Pablo Escobar: the most notorious and well-known drug lord of the…
A debatable though I have after comparing and contrasting Juliet (III.ii), Friar Lawrence (III.iii), and Romeo’s (III.iii) reactions to the latter’s banishment is that love has a heavy influence on your thoughts and decisions. Romeo and Juliet have very reactions compared to Friar Lawrences’s. Juliet…
Racism is everywhere, it’s all around the United States. Racism refers to the characterization of a group of people with specific traits. The play Fences by August Wilson takes place throughout the late 1950s through to 1965. The main character, Troy Maxson, is an African…
When tragedy arises we look to heroes. People whose actions are deemed remarkable. The search for those individuals and their journey has plagued the mind of society from the beginning. From Othello to Robin Hood and Atticus Finch we look to these characters as models…
As time passes, our morals and values change. This becomes apparent as we look back into human history throughout different cultures. This become apparent as we notice in our own lives that values that suited you as a child change as you become a young…
The play/novel I have chosen is Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. The main reason why I would teach this book is because of the plot. The protagonist is Willy Loman, he is a near retirement travelling salesman and has been for thirty years….
Both “Never Let Me Go” and “The Glass Menagerie ” illustrate ideal familial romantic and distant relationships between characters, exemplifying the differences between generations over time. Through these relationships presented, the authors shape differences between generations between major characters in a world where different aspects…
‘I am that merry wanderer of the night. I jest to Oberon and make him smile’ (Robin. 2.1. 43-47). Puck, a playful and mischievous fairy is known to be Oberon’s jester who enjoys playing pranks on people. Puck is also known for his fun-loving humor,…
With the majority of the characters for the special case of Alfieri, the/storyteller lawyer the casual language is a huge point that just mirrored their social position, one of Beatrice’s quotes “So what kinda work did you do?’, or Eddie “And with that wacky hair;…
Othello is portrayed as a respected Lieutenant in the military. It is thought that he should be strong-minded and strong-willed. However, through the power of words, it is shown how a man of such high ranking could be fooled through the slightest touch. Iago’s plan…
Fate is the idea that everything is destined to happen or turn out in a particular way and it is an important part of many tragedies. The lives of the characters have a set ending in their lives and some can recognize their fate and…
It is estimated that the average adult makes 35,000 decisions per day. Some may say that fate has control over the outcome of someone’s life and others may say that people have the choice to determine one’s destiny. The tragedy Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare…
Williams perfectly portrays the tension between the characters and how society has influenced the character’s personalities and also Williams brings to life the gender roles that were imposed on both women and men for centuries. A Streetcar Named Desire offers an insight into the lives…
In “The Crucible”, written by Arthur Miller, fear played a major role in causing mass hysteria as well as the abandonment of one’s loyalties. Unfortunately, this feeling led to a growing community full of accusations as well as violence. The public became part of a…
A tragic hero is the main character in a tragedy, the person is a very prestigious character who has a tragic flaw which causes his or her downfall. This flaw causes the character to suffer greatly. In the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller, the…
Through William Shakespeare’s Othello, not only does it show the consequences of blindly trusting others, but it also shows exactly how this may happen. Readers are able to witness the development of the main “protagonist” Othello, who was a highly respected leader and soldier. But,…
The determination to find a silver lining in everything makes people unrealistic. This is true in Silver Linings Playbook. Impractical dreams lead to a skewed sense of reality. Furthermore, the recognition and acceptance of mistakes are vital to one’s success and personal development. In and…
Over the generation, family value, morals and point-of-views change. In the play, “A Raisin In The Sun”, Lena Younger and her family experience different views in terms of their own American Dream. In the story, readers observe the viewpoint in which the characters see the…
During the 14th century until the 17th century, the renaissance era was happening. This time gave birth to many artists, poets, and musicians and new ways to express their arts. In the mid-16th century, one of the most known poets was born. His name was…
William Shakespeare, although dying over 400 years ago, has enjoyed immortality in the literary realm due to his timeless works read ubiquitously. His works are so encapsulating due to the depth and breadth of his characters, able to encapsulate each figure’s motives, relatability, and tragedy…
Two star- crossed lovers, both alike in Verona, but nobody truly knows what killed them. Everyone knows they both killed themselves, but the main reason they died is much more complex. Romeo and Juliet fell in love with each other over the course of four…
I was sitting in English class, listening as Mr.Long dragged on and on about the never-ending play of Romeo and Juliet. I would rather stub my toe over and over then listen to the numerous douths and thous sprinkled throughout this play. In today’s world,…
Though Macbeth calls to the witches asking what they meant by calling him Thane of Cawdor, they never respond but instead turn their attention to Banquo, saying “Lesser than Macbeth, and greater. Not so happy, yet much happier.” Though the witches also prophesize that Banquo’s…
Death of a Salesman analysis tells the story of a man who was on the verge of losing everything. Set in the backdrop of New York and Boston, Willy Lowman is an old salesman who refuses to accept the truth about his reality. Being liked…
A Raisin in the sun is a drama/comedy that took place during the 1950s in Chicago on the cities southside. A family called “ The Youngsters “ are deep in poverty seeking an opportunity to get out of their poor lifestyle. After the death of…
In this essay I am intend to research Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” character analysis the play, issued in 1959 which is considered to be the best one among the others and where were shown the relations between two types of citizens of…
‘The Glass Menagerie’ by Tennessee Williams is a play which spins around dreamer Tom Wingfield, a capable young man supporting his disabled sister and pestering mother. Tennessee Williams utilises the techniques of symbolism, tone and setting to investigate thoughts, such as, confinement, reality and fragility….
“A Raisin in the Sun” was a pretty decent film by Lorraine Hansberry which took place in Southside Chicago around the late 1950’s specifically 1956. The Younger family received a $10,000 check due to Walter’s death who wasn’t shown or seen throughout the entire film.Walter…
Antigone by Sophocles explore the tragic repercussions of a paranoid tyrant. Creon’s rule is controlled by his fear that people are conspiring against him, leading him to wrongly forbid a burial for Polynices, a man already dead. However, by favoring the laws of the gods…
The feeling of someone always watching you, that you always have to watch your back.That’s how Macbeth felt, always watching around the corner, watching his steps, always doubting loyalty in others. He goes through things that change him and start the decline in his mental…
Macbeth is a tragic character from William Shakspeare’s Play Macbeth. The Macbeth literary analysis explained how the main character Macbeth, transforms from a war hero to a murdering villain. Macbeth Killed King Duncan became the new King of Scotland. His behavior makes him a tyrant….
In the Elizabethan era, rich families would throw large masquerade style parties for events like weddings and religious holidays. These parties would ask their guests to wear beautiful costumes along with even more beautiful masks, as seen in Romeo and Juliet. In modern day parties…
Macbeth portrays feelings of uncertainty and anxiety when he asks the question “Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash blood Clean from my hand?”. This quote shows Macbeth talking about Duncan’s blood on his hands, Duncan’s blood symbolised guilt; foreshadowing the events later on in the…
The reasons and effects of Macbeth turning into the king is the perfect example of a character’s trait leading them to fail as king. Macbeth’s trust for the witches and him taking it all into his own hands so he would have the power over…
In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare think before you do something is a frequent theme.2 young adults Romeo and Julliet fell in love and decided that they are desired to get married after only knowing every other for a few hours . This story…
In the opening Prologue of Romeo and Juliet, the Chorus alludes to the title characters as ‘star-crossed darlings,’ a reference to the conviction that stars and planets have the ability to control occasions on Earth. This line leads numerous perusers to accept that Romeo and…
There are a large number of film adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare, but the first of all was A Midsummer Night’s Dream . Directed by Charles Kent and J. Stuart Blackton, this ground-breaking adaptation was released on an important date: Christmas Day. However,…
In this scene Shakespeare has tried to portray Macbeth in two different ways, one being cold hearted and the other showing signs of care and wanting his wife to rest from the pain of recalling the night of King Duncan’s passing. The opening line of…
The Glass Menagerie is a memory play that took place in the 1940’s and was retold from the 1930’s, written by Tennessee Williams. The scenery of this play is very dull and dark with awkward music that is used. This story takes place in St….
Do you believe that real love can exist? Everyone has many opinions about love and marriage. It might have positive or negative aspects. Love In Romeo and Juliet is one of the major themes and it is visible through the various interactions of many different…
Romeo and Juliet is a well versed story with beautiful meaning. Shakespeare was a very famous writer and still is his stories are well enjoyed by many. But, Romeo and Juliet should be a book for older age groups since teenagers shouldn’t be exposed…
Lorraine Hansberry’s classic play A Raisin in the Sun has continued to stay relevant since its conception due to its many political themes, such as racism and feminism. One lesser explored concept in the play is Hansberry’s portrayal of leadership in the family structure. This…
Macbeth as a powerful, tragic hero that is easily led. In the novel, Macbeth, we observe the development of Macbeth as a character. In the beginning he is seen as a powerful and noble leader who develops into a man filled with fear, guilt and…
Throughout the course of history, situations where manipulation is apparent, date back to biblical times, including way back to the tale of Cain and Abel. However, this tactic is very much still in effect during modern times. Humans use this tactic in order to increase…
The two main themes of A Raisin in the Sun are, to recognise the value of your dreams and to pursue what you believe in. As well as be determined to fight for racial equality and go against discrimination. According to the first theme, A…
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde uses humor, and the characters to personify stereotypes of the Victorian era, as well as to highlight the absurd social norms. For example, in Victorian society, the parents often arranged the marriage of their child and approval…
Romeo and Juliet Literary Analysis of Play Romeo Montague The son of Montague and Lady Montague. He is a young man about 16 years old and very impulsive. At the beginning of the play he is madly in love with a woman named Rosaline, but…
Every historical event has a narrator and critic who criticize the first version of the story. Plutarch wrote about Julius Caesar, on the other hand, Shakespeare criticized it. Both of them chose the assassination event as a historical moment. Shakespeare who is unlike Plutarch focused…
The work disembowels everything that surrounds the individual: his own identity, his family environment, and his professional career. Arthur Miller, the author, chooses a man on the verge of retirement to build his representation of failure. The protagonist is one of many men: married, with…
Character development can play an important part in a story. As a story progresses, different events and situations can cause a person to change in different ways. This can occur through a character changing their perspective or simply finding out something new that is relevant…
The play of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ tells the tale of the romantic yet tragic love story of star-crossed lovers and the hatred between their parents, the Capulets and Montagues. In the play, Romeo shows courage, wit, and passion. However, his passion acts as a tragic…
Romeo and Juliet is a poem believed to be ahead of it’s time because the way how it is written and the emotions it entraps the readers has the same approach as to how we see view modern poets or films to this day. The…
From the earliest starting point of analysis Macbeth, Lady Macbeth is portrayed as a character who relishes the concept of devising defiant plots. As indicated by Lois Tyson, ‘women [invest] themselves… in the accomplishments of their husbands and sons’. Lady Macduff, the quintessential example of…
Lovers whose relationship is ill-fated to fail are declared to be “star-crossed” because those who believe in astrology insist that the stars guide human fate. William Shakespeare used the expression to define the lovers in his play, Romeo and Juliet. The play of Romeo and…
Through a strong differentiation of the mental processes of the tyrannic protagonist up into the fine ramifications of the figure – in this case Macbeth – he thus manages for the first time, to some extent, to create the portrayal of a ‘self-identity’ within the…
The story of Romeo and Juliet is a love story with a tragic ending. In this essay we have to identify 2 ways that technology would have influenced Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. One way is how technology will influence the way people move around because…
The central themes of Romeo and Juliet and their love , Street Love, and Romeo + Juliet are very similar in the way that two people love each other but can not be together. In Romeo and Juliet the prologue is more focused on what…
The prologue serves undoubtedly to welcome and introduce the player to the play. From the chorus, we get to understand the setting of the play and some information about the characters. The prologue contains a much deeper meaning than just introducing the audience to the…
Today all guys want is sex and nothing else. I mean all guys are players. They’ll use a girl and throw her away like used tissue. Now I am against the idea of love. Yes, there was love 50 years ago. But it’s the 21st…
Playwrights frequently utilize a character’s entrance and exit from a play so as to urge viewers to judge the characters choice and behaviours. In William Shakespeare’s violent, tragic play, Macbeth, he cautions the viewers of the risks of unrestricted ambition as the Macbeth changes from…
