Explore How Hamlet’s Character Evolves After His Father’s Death in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet

In Shakespeare “Hamlet” the Character changes throughout the story based on the events that happened to him. After the death of Hamlet’s father his emotions begin to come clear. He become contempt and had lots of anger after his mother’s remarriage and considered suicide as an opinion. Hamlet began to outrage against those closest to … Read more

Comparing Romeo and Juliet Movie and Play

Romeo and Juliet’s: Movie vs Play William Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet,” set in 16th century Verona, Italy shares differences with Baz Luhrmann’s “Romeo + Juliet,” set in modern day Verona Beach. These stories contain the same characters and conflict, however major and minor discrepancies are galore in the story lines of both … Read more

Art Chantry: MindFucker and Commercial Artist Extraordinaire

Art Chantry isn’t a graphic designer, he’s a commercial artist. Also, although his name may be art, he is most certainly not an artist, he prefers the term “MindFucker.” He started design through normal interests, comic books & TV are among other things he categorized as “American Trash Culture.” Ironically, while we’re taking about trash, … Read more

Explore How False Appearances Discovered in William Shakespeare’s King Lear

William Shakespeare’s King Lear is a tragedy in which the aging ruler of Britain, King Lear, decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters: Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia. In order to determine this, Lear asks them to proclaim their love for him. Goneril and Regan comply with … Read more

Explore “Echo Sonnet, To an Empty Page” by Robert Pack: Find Inspiration in Fear of Mortality

In the poem an Echo Sonnet, To an Empty Page, Robert Pack introduces a narrator and his alter ego who alternates questions and answers that subsequently reveals the poet’s prospects and attitudes toward life itself. The narrator, or “the voice,” seems like a frightened man who is afraid of living his life due to the … Read more

Discover How Shakespeare Shines a Light on Sacrificial Love in “King Lear

The Hidden Theme of Sacrifice William Shakespeare has woven in a hidden theme that some may overlook. Shakespeare uses the theme of sacrifice in “the Tragedy of King Lear” to reveal what each character truly loves through their actions, rather than through their words. Shakespeare demonstrates the theme of sacrifice with the character of Goneril … Read more

Discover Shakespeare’s Contradiction of Love, Age and Deception in Sonnet 138

Shakespeare’s Sonnet 138 features the narrator’s love for his mistress, the “dark lady”, who appears throughout Sonnets 127-154, and his issues with trust in the relationship. The first quatrain sets the mood and introduces the storyline for the rest of the sonnet. The sonnet’s tone shifts from a recognition of his lover’s lie about her … Read more

Consequences of Idealism: Evolving Beyond Hamlet’s Expectations of the Past

The Consequences of the Spectrum of Idealism In most cases, an individual’s behaviour will directly reflect their personal desires. As suggested in William Shakespeare’s tragedy, Hamlet, an individual’s unrealistic desires can hinder their ability to productively take action. When their circumstances are disrupted, many individuals will cling to the comfort and familiarity that lies in … Read more

Compare and Contrast Zeffirelli’s “Hamlet” to Shakespeare’s Play: Costumes, Changes and More

Hamlet was written in 1609 by William Shakespeare; Shakespeare is one of the greatest poets and playwrights. Since the original performance of Hamlet, there have been many movie adaptations. Some of the many well-known film directors for these movies are Kenneth Branagh, Franco Zeffirelli and Sir Laurence Olivier. From the above film directors, I will … Read more

Explore Fate and Free Will in Shakespeare’s Macbeth: Should We Intervene in Our Future?

Many people like to have the belief that the actions they carry out are due to the development of events beyond a person’s control; fate. And there are those who believe that they are solely responsible for their own actions and that they can act by their own discretion; free will. In William Shakespear’s Macbeth, … Read more

Claudius’ Words to Hamlet: Comfort or Threat? Exploring Shakespeare’s Hidden Agenda

Kara Van Kesteren Professor Ellens ENG 104 November 2, 2017 Claudius’ Word’s to Hamlet: Comfort or Threat? The ending of Shakespeare’s Hamlet is the expected outcome of a tragedy: death and despair. But what make the play a masterpiece of the genre is the way the tragedy is developed from the very beginning of the … Read more

Dig Deeper: Exploring Cultural Ties, Characterisation, and Creativity Through a Read Through

READ THROUGH What is key within a read through: Cultural tie in using context and prior research Throughout the read through, invision what could happen within the play – let creativity flow Add in certain characterisation choices made through the lines and character research Don’t be afraid to fail in choices made with characterisation and … Read more

Explore How Multiple Theories Allow Us To Enhance Our Understanding Of The World

A “theory” is a hypothesis combined with evidence, with the purpose of offering an explanation of a phenomenon that allows us to understand the world in which we live. The proposition’s reference to “limitations” in relation to theories, means that there are certain factors that will hinder the extent to which each theory can be … Read more