Authority is represented in many different ways in the drama of the Renaissance period. Looking different leaders in the different texts and the way that they use their power and authority and how it affects the other characters in the plays one can see this. In Shakespeare's play Macbeth, ...

Birth and Boyhood of ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, in England in 1564. While his exact birthdate isunknown, it is most often celebrated on April 23, the feast of St. George, and also the date upon which hewould die. He was the third of seven children born to John an...

Shakespeare is widely known for his spectacular characters. As a general rule, each play's characters cover the wide range of the human spectrum. These include characters such as Falstaff, Romeo, King Lear, Titus Andronicus, Richard III, and so on. The villains range in emotion from the most...

SHAKESPEARE Let me tell you a story of two young lovers torn apart by the wrath of their parents... oh, you've heard this one already? How about the story of the evil villain plotting to overthrow his king? Heard that one too? Surprisingly enough, these stories came into creation o...

A Critical Analysis of Hamlet's Character and Motives in Shakespeare's Hamlet, The Prince of Denmark In a tradition of literature and remarkable for its exacting and brilliant achievements, the Elizabethan and early Stuart periods have been said to represent the most brilliant centur...