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Introduction for essay about William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare is one of the most famous writers in history. His plays have been performed for centuries, and his poetry is still studied in schools. He is known for his complex characters and his use of language.

Structure of essay papers on William Shakespeare

  1. Shakespeare’s Life
  2. Shakespeare’s Works
  3. Shakespearean Tragedy
  4. The Elizabethan Age
  5. The Globe Theatre
  6. Acting in Shakespeare’s Time
  7. Shakespearean Comedy
  8. Romeo and Juliet
  9. Macbeth
  10. Hamlet

Conclusion

William Shakespeare is one of the most famous authors in history. His works have been translated into many languages and performed all over the world. He is known for his plays, poems, and sonnets. Shakespeare was a master of the English language and his works are still studied and performed today.

The most popular works of this author

  1. Hamlet
  2. Macbeth
  3. Romeo and Juliet
  4. Othello
  5. King Lear
  6. Julius Caesar
  7. The Tempest
  8. A Midsummer Night’s Dream
  9. The Merchant of Venice
  10. Twelfth Night

Antony and Cleopatra

Antony and Cleopatra

Original title Antony and Cleopatra
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Tragicomedy
Language English
Characters Antony, Cleopatra, Octavius Caesar, Lepidus, Pompey, Enobarbus, Menas, Agrippa, Charmian, Iras ...
Published 1883
ISBN 978-0-7432-7128-9
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Summary of Play “Antony and Cleopatra” Shakespeare and Cleopatra Cleopatra’s timeless fascination exists Show how Shakespeare brings out the duality Shakespeares Antony and Cleopatra Love Between Antony and Cleopatra’s Antony and Cleopatra’s relationship Womanhood of Cleopatra and Octavia Mark Antony: A Study of the Person Betrayal in Antony and Cleopatra ...See Other 6 essay examples from this book

As You Like It

As You Like It

Original title As You Like It
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Play
Language English
Characters Rosalind, Jaques, Celia, Orlando, Touchstone
Published 1599
ISBN 978-0-7434-7146-9
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Troilus and Cressida William Shakespeare’s Character Shylock Belonging of Characters in Literature Shakespeare’s romantic convention Ganymede and Orlando As You Like It: Jaques’ Monologue Touchstone and Audrey Character study of Rosalind from As You Like It Explore Shakespeare’s presentation of love in “As You Like It” Genre Defense of Shakespeare’s ”As You Like It” How Successfully The Dramatic Device of Disguise is used in ”As You Like It”? ...See Other 10 essay examples from this book

Comedy of Errors

Comedy of Errors

Original title Comedy of Errors
Author William Shakespeare
Genre

Comedy Play
Language English
Characters Dromio Of Syracuse, Antipholus Of Syracuse
Published 1594
ISBN 978-0-7434-7012-1
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William Shakespeare – The Comedy of errors ...See Other -4 essay examples from this book

Hamlet

Hamlet

Original title Hamlet
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Shakespearean Tragedy
Language Early Modern English
Characters Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude, Polonius
Published 1603
ISBN 978-0-7434-7713-0
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Sexism in Classic Literature Aspects that Influence on Revenge in Hamlet Questioning Authority in Hamlet A Discussion on T. S. Eliot’s Criticism of William Shakespeare’s Play Hamlet Role of Evil in Hamlet’s Delay and Downfall Hamlet’s procrastination: a study on his failure to act Hamlet Critical Analysis Irony in Hamlet Research Paper  Decision-Making and Madness in Hamlet Guilt, Madness and Innocence in Hamlet ...See Other 231 essay examples from this book

Henry V

Henry V

Original title Henry V
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Dystopia , Political Fiction
Language English
Characters Richard II, Richard II, Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of York, Earl of Northumberland, Duke of Aumerle, John of Gaunt, Queen (unnamed composite of Anne of Bohemia and Isabella of Valois ), Henry 'Hotspur' Percy, Duchess of York (unnamed composite of Infanta Isabella of Castile and Joan Holland ) ...
Published 1587
ISBN 978-0-14-303469-3
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Does Henry V offer a patriotic version of Henry’s campaigns Henry V Act 4 Scene 3 Analysis of Henry V’s Harfleur Speech: A Display of Military Power and Leadership ...See Other -2 essay examples from this book

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

Original title Julius Caesar
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Play
Language English
Characters Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, Mark Antony, Octavius, Casca, Calpurnia, Portia, Flavius, Marullus ...
Published 1599
ISBN 978-0-7434-7264-4
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Shakespear’s Anthony and Cleopatra Conflicting: Roman Republic and Caesar Character voicing: Antony voicing his own ambitions after the civil war The Fault In Our Chances Mark Antonys Insightful Lawmaking in Julius Caesar Julius Caesar Vocabulary Julius Caesar Review Julius Caesar Flashcards Noblest Roman of All The Use of Power in Julius Caesar ...See Other 28 essay examples from this book

King Lear

King Lear

Original title King Lear
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Play
Language English
Characters King Lear, Cordelia, Goneril, Regan, Edmund, The Fool
Published 1605
ISBN 978-0-7434-7146-2
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The Concept of Love in King Lear An Analysis of the Tragedy King Lear by William Shakespeare True Love in King Lear Social injustices in King Lear Reeducating King Lear’s Self Awareness The Nature of Redemption and the Limits of Pessimism in King Lear Lear’s Journey – Short Story King Lear is universal ‘King Lear’ is a Tragic Play Disorder in King Lear: A Key Theme ...See Other 63 essay examples from this book

Macbeth

Macbeth

Original title Macbeth
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Shakespearean Tragedy
Language English
Characters Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, Macduff, Malcolm, Duncan, Lennox, Ross, Angus, Fleance ...
Published 1623
ISBN 978-0-7434-7084-2
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Hero Archetypes in Macbeth and Oedipus Themes of Abuse of Power and Appearance Vs Reality in Shakespeare’s Macbeth Factors Affecting Macbeth: An Analysis An Analysis of the Main Character in Macbeth, a Play by William Shakespeare An Analysis of the act one Scenes of Macbeth, a Play by William Shakespeare Lady Macbeth Is Ready to Kill How Important Is the Approach in Teaching Schools Character’s Wish in Shakespeare’s Macbeth What Leads to the Desire to Gain Power and Power Jack Goldsmith Calls Mcbeth a ‘Monster’ ...See Other 329 essay examples from this book

Measure for Measure

Measure for Measure

Original title Measure for Measure
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Play
Language English
Characters Angelo
Published 2009
ISBN 978-0-7432-7478-6
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What Is the Measure of True Honesty in a Person Shakespeare’s Imagery in Measure for Measure: Character and Setting Depiction Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure: Moral Debate and Action on Stage The principal characters in ‘Measure for Measure’ are motivated by personal gain Presentation of Isabella in Measure for Measure Presentation of Escalus in Measure for Measure Measure for Measure: No Sympathetic? Dramatic portrayal of Duke in Measure for Measure Shakespeare’s Duke in Measure for Measure: Act I Analysis Justice and Mercy in Measure for Measure’s Act II ...See Other 8 essay examples from this book

Midsummers Night Dream

Midsummers Night Dream

Original title Midsummers Night Dream
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Play
Language English
Characters Hermia, Helena, Demetrius, Lysander, Nick Bottom, Peter Quince, Francis Flute, Robin Starveling, Tom Snout, Snug ...
Published 1596
ISBN 0-7434-7146-8
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Midsummers Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare Humor in Midsummer Night’s Dream Kinetic Imagery in A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Representation of Love A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Plot Analysis Theme of Boundaries in A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Midsummer Night’s Dream Theme of Transformation The moon Goddess Diana A Midsummer Nights Dream Argumentative Essay On A Midsummer Night’s Dream ...See Other 25 essay examples from this book

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Original title Much Ado About Nothing
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Play
Language English
Characters Don Pedro, Don John, Benedick, Claudio, Hero, Beatrice, Margaret, Ursula, Leonato, Antonio ...
Published 1599
ISBN 978-0-7434-7276-6
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Overcoming Obstacles in Much Ado About Nothing Beatrice & Benedick Versus Hamlet & Ophelia Speech Patterns in Much Ado About Nothing and Character Understanding Gender Inequality in Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing Scenes Analysis Much Ado About Nothing Beatrice and Hero Much Ado About Nothing Review What do we learn about the Society of Messina in “Much ado about Nothing”? Is Claudio Admirable in Shakespeare’s Much Ado about Nothing? Much Ado About Nothing by Shakespeare: Gender Roles ...See Other 17 essay examples from this book

Othello

Othello

Original title Othello
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Play
Language English
Characters Othello, Desdemona, Iago, Emilia, Cassio, Roderigo, Bianca, Brabantio, Duke of Venice, Montano ...
Published 1603
ISBN 743487713
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An Analysis of the Trait of Honesty in William Shakespeare’s Play Othello Meaning of Death in William Shakespeare`s Plays The Theme of Race and Racism in Othello, a Play by William Shakespeare The Use of Language in Shakespearean Tragedies The Imagery of Racism in ​Othello Love vs. War in Othello Jealousy Theme in “Othello” by William Shakespeare The Insecurities and Jealousy of Man: Shakespeare’s “Othello” Obvious Theme Jealousy in Tragedy “Othello” Jealousy: An Intriguing Aspect of Shakespeare’s Othello ...See Other 128 essay examples from this book

Richard Iii

Richard Iii

Original title Richard Iii
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Play
Language English
Characters Henry VI, Henry VI, Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, Duke of Exeter, Lord Talbot, Duke of Bedford, Richard, Duke of York, Bishop of Winchester ...
Published 1597
ISBN 978-0-14-024315-1
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Oppression and Metaphorical Rhetoric in Black Boy Theme of Isolation in Black Boy Book Review Buckingham’s plan Strong or Not so Strong, that is the Question “In the Suburbs” and “Richard Cory” Reaction Report on Cobra Event Watership Down was written by Richard Adams Life Of William Shakespeare English Literature Art History – Modern Art:The Scene Since 1945 The contrasting characters of Hal and Hotspur in King Henry IV ...See Other 14 essay examples from this book

Romeo And Juliet

Romeo And Juliet

Original title Romeo And Juliet
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Shakespearean Tragedy
Language English
Characters Romeo, Juliet, Count Paris, Mercutio, Tybalt, The Nurse, Rosaline, Benvolio, Friar Laurence
Published 1597
ISBN 978-0-7434-7727-8
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Can Nature, Nurture, and Gender Be Blamed for Romeo and Juliet’s Tragic End? Rhetorical Analysis of Ramon and Julia in Dr Pepper’s Fansville Ads The Characteristics of a Quality Friend: Empathy and Emotional Support The Fool In Romeo And Juliet The True In Romeo And Juliet’s Case The Era Of Romeo And Juliet Romeo and Juliet Literature Analysis Romeo and Juliet Conflict The Tragedy of Love of Romeo and Juliet Romeo`s Reasons to Love Juliet ...See Other 264 essay examples from this book

Sonnet 130

Sonnet 130

Original title Sonnet 130
Author William Shakespeare
Genre

Poem
Language English
Characters No characters
Published 1609
ISBN 978-0743482752
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Shakespeare’s Sonnets and 0: Poetic Technique Comparison Portrayal of Women in Poetry: A Comparative Analysis English Final: Sonnets 29,106,116, and 130 by William Shakespear Comparing and Contrasting Sonnet 130 and Ars Poetica An Analysis of Sonnet 130 An Unconventional Love- Sonnet 130 ...See Other 1 essay examples from this book

The Taming of The Shrew

The Taming of The Shrew

Original title The Taming of The Shrew
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Play
Language English
Characters Kate, Petruchio, Bianca Minola, Christopher Sly
Published 1594
ISBN 978-0-7434-7276-9
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Representation of Women in Literature and How it Changes Over Time The Taming Of The Shrew: the Couple’s Motives The comic characters The Taming of the Shrew: Petruchio’s Motives A purely farcical character Taming Of The Shrew: Characters Relationships Analysis The Taming of the Shrew: Petruchio and Katherina’s Relationship The Taming of the Shrew: Psychological Masks Taming of the Shrew Couples Taming of the Shrew ...See Other 21 essay examples from this book

The Tempest

The Tempest

Original title The Tempest
Author William Shakespeare
Genre

Shakespearean Comedy Tragicomedy
Language English
Characters Prospero, Miranda, Ariel, Caliban, Sycorax, Ferdinand, Gonzalo, Stephano
Published 1623
ISBN 978-0-7434-7132-5
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Assignment On The Tempest “The Tempest” by W.Shakespeare “The Tempest”: Queen and country theme The Tempest: Wealth and Status Themes The Tempest is full of magic and illusion Is Prospero good or evil? “Forbidden Planet” and “The Tempest” To be in Servitude is The state of Being a Slave The Silent Power Beyond The Tempest Play The Tempest – Prospero’s Rebirth ...See Other 14 essay examples from this book
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

Original title The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Play
Language English
Characters Julius Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, Mark Antony, Octavius, Lepidus, Portia, Calpurnia, Casca, Flavius ...
Published 1599
ISBN 978-0-7434-7264-4
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Brutus from The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Main Themes in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Julius Caesar and Modern World Julius Caesar Essay Stoicism Julius Caesar Analysis Essay Was Caesar Himself a Good Man The Role of Power and Government for the Ruled and Rulers The Unfair Death of Julius Caesar Essay On Julius Caesar Jealousy in William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” ...See Other 11 essay examples from this book

Titus Andronicuss

Titus Andronicuss

Original title Titus Andronicuss
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Play
Language English
Characters Titus Andronicus, Tamora, Queen of the Goths, Aaron the Moor, Lucius, Titus' son ... Marcus, Titus' son ... Publius, Titus' son ...
Published 1588-1593
ISBN 978-0-7434-7666-6
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A Review of Titus Andronicus, a Play by William Shakespeare The Role of Family Honor in Hamlet and Titus Andronicus Mercy in Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus and The Merchant of Venice Titus Andronicus: Quest with Justice Othello extract Analysis (3.3.435-476) Discuss the use of Animal Imagery in the play The Birth and Lineage of William Shakespeare: A Brief Overview William Shakespeare: the Greatest Writer Othello Portia and Desdemona ...See Other 4 essay examples from this book

Twelfth night

Twelfth night

Original title Twelfth night
Author William Shakespeare
Genre Play , Magic Realism ,
Language Eglish
Characters Viola, Orsino, Olivia, Sebastian, Malvolio, Maria, Sir Toby Belch, Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Feste
Published The first recorded performance of Twelfth Night was on February 2, 1602. The first publication was in the First Folio in 1623.
ISBN 978-0-7434-7146-2
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The role of Feste in Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare The Adaptation Of Shakespeares Twelfth Night Production Film Studies Essay “Twelfth Night” by Shakespeare Twelfth Night Commentary Analysis of Twelfth Night Play The novel Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare proves multiple Deception in the Twelfth Night Self-Deception in Twelfth Night Appearance vs. Reality in Twelfth Night Love And Disguise In The Twelfth Night ...See Other 16 essay examples from this book
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  • 1Hero Archetypes in Macbeth and Oedipus
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    All people have flaws and make mistakes, some can be crucial while some are minor. The archetypal tragic hero is shown in Macbeth and Oedipus through many ways. The characteristics that show the archetypal tragic hero are tragic flaw, killing or murder and downfall. Both are shown in very similar ways and can be related to all tragic heroes in all texts Therefore, both Macbeth and Oedipus show archetypal characteristics of a tragic hero Firstly, a tragic hero has a…
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  • 2An Analysis of the Trait of Honesty in William Shakespeare’s Play Othello
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    One of the most valuable characteristics that humans seek for is honesty. No matter what the circumstances are, candidness is highly respected because it provides security and trust especially for the most insecure individuals. Othello is one of the individuals who express the importance of honesty in order to subdue his insecurities. Iago was the individual who seemingly was compatible with Othello's principles of honesty despite having shady intentions because he wanted self-empowerment and gratification. Why did Othello believe Iago…
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  • 3Helena’s Accomplished Goals in All’s Well That Ends Well by Shakespeare
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    Today in order to get a date, the guy customarily calls the girl and asks her out. If their relationship become very serious, the guy will get on one knee and ask the girl to marry him. It does not matter how much money the other person makes or even his or her family background. Basically, everyone is equal and treated the same as to what he or she can personally do to bring honor or disgrace to his or…
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  • 4A Critical Analysis of All’s Well That Ends Well, a Play by William Shakespeare
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    What Kind of Ending Was That? Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well is a comedy filled with debauched humor, deception, and a cynical view of love. Hanging over it all is the dark and looming feeling of death and decay that is prevalent in most of our older characters, who have either died, been dying, or are clearly on their way there But all our characters are a pleasant group, with a few bad apples amongst them Shakespeare outdoes himself…
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  • 5Can Nature, Nurture, and Gender Be Blamed for Romeo and Juliet’s Tragic End?
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    Watch out, because society, believe it or not, can have a major impact on people's choices without them realizing. “Romeo and Juliet”, a play on the casualties of romance, written by William Shakespeare, “Nature vs. Nurture” by Sigmund Freud, “4 Types of Parenting Styles and Their Effects on Kids: What’s Your Parenting Style?” by Amy Morin, “One Reason Teens Respond Differently to the World: Immature Brain Circuitry” by FRONTLINE producer Sarah Spinks, and “Developing brain connections make teenagers impatient and…
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  • 6Representation of Women in Literature and How it Changes Over Time
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    Introduction Feminism: “the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes” ( Webster Dictionary). Feminism exists all around us, and it only exist because women have been ill represented for too long, we have been thought of as weak, frail, housewives, people who are supposed to stay at home, cook dinner and clean. We have been thought of as people who are supposed to sit back and watch, do nothing except what men tell us to do.…
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  • 7An evaluation of Othello in the context of Turkish Politics
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    Othello is one of the greatest tragedies of Shakespeare, which was written when he reached his maturity. Unlike his other tragedies, there is no struggle to take over the throne. That’s why it is more concerned with domestic issues such as love and hatred, jealousy and vengeance. The fundamental motivation of Iago is hate. What makes it different is that the manipulative language of Iago pushes other characters into a situation that they are unable to understand what others exactly…
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  • 8Times Change but Human Values Remain Static
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    Human values are a set of consistent measures and behaviours that hold importance to us as an individual and a society. These values generally reflect the thinking and perspective of one or a community. As society consistently changes with the evolving of new generations, we tend to think that these values too, change drastically in order to reflect the evolved society and how they think. Despite this inference, many of these values have remained static overtime. William Shakespeare’s Othello, written…
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  • 9Thae Sources That Inspired Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’
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    “Othello” by William Shakespeare is one of Shakespeare's star plays and it covers a variety of themes. Regarding the geographical context, this work was set in the city of Venice, Italy and written in 1604. Shakespeare did not hesitate to collect fragments from sources such as 'A Geographical Historie of Africa' by John Leo, 'GLI HECATOMMITHI', by Cinthio, 'The Commonwealth and Government of Venice', by Sir Lewis Lewkenor and 'Pliny, History of the World, or Natural History 'by Philemon Holland.…
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  • 10Sexism in Classic Literature
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    Classic literature doesn’t ‘only exhibit distinguished style, fine artistry, and keen intellect but creates a whole universe of imagination and thought.’ (Jose, 2013). Little did I know the extent classic literature has on highlighting the continued marginalisation women face throughout history before undertaking Senior English. Since the beginning of time, women were inferior to men. Despite significant gains and developments for women’s status in society, the fight for equality continues today. Classic literature delves into the unfairness we face today…
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