October 19,1996 Intro To Shakespeare In William Shakespeare's comedy "Much Ado About Nothing", the characters Beatrice and Benedick are involved in what could only be called a "love/hate" relationship. The play is a classic example of this type of relationship, and allows us to v...

True love is something hard to find. Some people doubt if it even exists. Throughout time people have been forever searching for that perfect soul mate to spend the rest of their life with. John Donne and the musical band Foreigner are both artists who have put their thoughts for their quest of t...

When reading Shakespeare it is somewhat difficult to distinguish what this brilliant author is trying to portray in his works. This is mainly due to the use of old English text and constant hidden meanings behind much, if not all of his material. That is why it must be understood, that when ana...

In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life; Whole misadventured piteous overthrows Do with their death bury their p...

Bravery was one of the most popular themes in British literature, especially from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Elizabethan period. England went through many changes during the Anglo-Saxon period and the Elizabethan period such as: wars and disputes to determine the ruling group of England and the r...

In Chaucer's day women were thought of in lesser regard than men. Their positions in the community were less noble and often displeasing. The Canterbury Tales, written by Chaucer, is about a pilgrimage to Canterbury. Along with the narrator (Chaucer), there are 29 other Canterbury pil...

Hamlet Everyone lives behind a wall of lies that possesses us to act out life. Hamlet discovered early on that all truth remains hidden because expression portrays acting. Our emotions and thoughts are too complex to understand with tears or mourning. Their true meaning cannot be shown, which ...

Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare's most famous comedies, involving complex plots, which result in hilarious culminations. In addition, Shakespeare has created an equally confusing subplot involving Olivia's servant Malvolio and the other members of Olivia's household. The main plot and subplo...

Shakespearean Salvation Matters of the heart are what matter to Shakespeare. He has an unconventional woman fall in love in an unconventional way in Taming of The Shrew as well as in Twelfth Night. Olivia, Katherina, Viola, and Bianca; each and every one are courted in an unconventional ways and...