Explore Themes and Lessons of Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Appearance vs. Reality and Revenge

Andrew Forcione Mrs. Erblat 12/10/19 History 9 The Hamlet Over recent decades, Shakespeare’s writing and work have been very significant and relevant to this day. His work has changed theater forever and has influenced others to write like him. Shakespeare’s work still has a big impact to this day and his work is still being … Read more

Explore Themes of Love and Loss in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

In William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet there are many different themes. Mercutio, Tybalt , and Nurse all relate to the theme of the play because they influence Romeo and Juliet in various ways.When Tybalt and Mercutio die it inspires Juliuet to take intimate notice in Romeo and Romeo wants to avenge Tybalt after being … Read more

Respect and Ruthlessness: Macbeth’s Fearless War Prowess as a King of the Jungle

At the start of the play, Macbeth is exhibited as being a brutal yet ruthless warrior, who is highly respected. The captains report announcing Macbeth and Banquo’s honorable, single-handed defeat of the Norwegian army is highly celebrated through the animalistic simile “as sparrows, eagles, or the hare, the “lion”, highlighting the courage and ruthlessness of … Read more

Uncontrollable Events in Romeo and Juliet Affect Love, Lives, and Actions of Characters

Romeo and Juliet’s love is heavily influenced by outside forces, as are many feelings, actions, and other relationships in and out of Romeo and Juliet, a play by Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet is a story about two teens in love who are separated by the generations long feud between their families, the Montagues and Capulets. … Read more

Explore the Force of Human Temper in Shakespeare’s Hamlet: Revenge Plot, Reactions and Results

In William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, a common theme and focal point of the tragic story is the concept of revenge and how each character seeks to avenge one another through various plots of vengeance. Shakespeare highlighting the theme of revenge emphasizes how a fixated goal strictly set on revenge can demoralize an individual and generate their … Read more

Explore True Love in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet: From Infatuation to Death-Defying Devotion

Shakespeare presents romantic love in various ways through ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Initially, Romeo is shown to be madly in love Rosaline for her appearance, and it is not genuine love. When Romeo and Juliet meet, Shakespeare shows their love as true love. However, the strength of their love causes them to die. In some ways, … Read more

Explore Shakespeare’s Attack on Gender Roles in Macbeth

Written during a time of great social and political turmoil, Shakespeare’s Macbeth addresses many of the themes that concerned the public at the time, namely traitors, plots against the monarchy and the threat of witchcraft. Through his narrative of Scotland descending into a seemingly irreversible chaos, Shakespeare offers an exploration into the possible destiny of … Read more

Good vs Evil in Shakespeare’s Othello: How Iago Takes Advantage of Othello’s Jealousy

In Shakespeare’s, Othello, the reader is put into a battle between Good and Evil. The forces of evil lead to the demise of Othello, a noble venetian moor, known as an honourable soldier and leader. Othello’s demise results in him murdering his wife Desdemona. Desdemona represents the “good” in nature. Being “Good” is defined as … Read more

Identifying Symbols and Patterns to Enhance Reading Experience: The Kite Runner

Alana Pek 08.29.19 Period 5 Kite Runner/ How go Read Prompts: Being able to recognize the patterns while reading complicated literature allows the reader to read in between the lines. The recognition of patterns and symbols allows the reader to examine the characters relationships, actions and general ideas through a deeper connection. Identifying patterns and/or … Read more

Orsino’s Narcissism and Idealism in “Twelfth Night”: Exploring Love’s Effects on Us

Orsino’s exclamation of “Methought she purged the air of pestilence” shows us the strength that the experience of love has on us. Throughout Twelfth Night Shakespeare vividly presents love as fluid and dynamic with different characters having varying mindsets to what they believe the perception of love is. Love is portrayed as madness provoking, idealistic … Read more

Exploring Themes of Equality in William Shakespeare’s “Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare’s play, The Merchant of Venice, is often labeled anti-Semitic as the work places unfavorable light on the Jewish character, Shylock. However, the term only comes from a surface reading of the play. Through careful dialogue, Shakespeare makes the statement that Christians and Jews are equal as both Shylock and the Christian characters have … Read more