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plays we start with "Henry IV" part I. The first mention of "tavern" is in scene II where Falstaff is joking, presumably, with Hen...

factor into the equation, though it would seem that love was possible eventually. Given that Petruchio considers Katherine his p...

when she comes across her father once more, when he is mad and lost and truly a tragic figure, she does the right thing and stands...

preferred method of service is that he cannot be trusted. He admits to being deceitful, purely for his own purposes," and we know...

he should rank higher than he does and he also feels that he should have Desdemona. In these regards we see a man who is clearly f...

In fact, Lewis Wagers 1567 morality play based on biblical teachings, The Life and Repentance of Mary Magdalene, presented a chara...

on the story that offers comedy and fantasy. Through this access to the magical illusions we are offered the safety of the men who...

the view we are given of these characters is attributable to an author is critical given the powerful could control art for their ...

"temperate" is not exactly a great complement. Therefore, Shakespeare adds to this in the next line stating that "rough" winds can...

psychologist points out that Edgar discusses his own case lucidly, while indulging in unlimited incoherence in regards to everythi...

case, claiming that she has done no wrong to her husband. But, it is to say that she is constantly doing as her husband orders, ev...

it is this source on which he draws for determining right and wrong (Peters). According to Peters, Shakespeare defines the abilit...

are sending her and because she has led a sequestered life, Ophelia lacks sophistication when it comes to dealing with matters of ...

for supper. Meanwhile her REAL husband returns home, but is denied entry by Antipholus slave. During the course of the meal, Antip...

should take precedence over civic and social responsibilities (Goodlad). Most of the plays conflict and considerable violence is ...

in enforcement of these laws. The laws in question are those which relate to a man being punished to death if he should lay with a...

with the help of Worcester, Northumberland and Hotspur, (the Percy family) deposed and murdered King Richard. Bolingbroke is now K...

He plots to have the Bohemian king poisoned, but Polixenes manages to flee Sicilia unharmed and return to the safety of his homela...

particular woman but does not possess her. Another may clearly see that the woman he describes is his. Regardless, however, of whe...

out with flowers and shod with dainty little slippers? (Aristophanes). As this indicates, women, at least the upper class women,...

to be entertained as well. They began putting out what were known as mystery plays, passion plays, morality plays and miracle play...

rescue her from her loneliness. With Jessica the first hint of desire or romance comes when she asks Launcelot to give Lorenzo a n...

this theme together" (Universe). In combination with this theme, the theme of foolishness, is the theme of disguise. In summari...

and one in blood establishd; One that made means to come by what he hath, And slaughterd those that were the means to help him; Ab...

5 I have seen roses damasked, red and white, 6 But no such roses see I in her cheeks; 7 And in some perfumes...

the consequences of these actions. King Lear is an eighty-year-old English monarch who is preparing for retirement. His major di...

possibility that Desdemona is cheating on him, and in domino fashion this suspicion turns to jealousy, hurt, anger, rage, and even...

since he was seven. All he knows is "broils and battles," but he has traveled extensively in mysterious regions, met with "cannib...

will be. And, as a ruler he has obligations. Ophelia is likely not ignorant of such conditions considering she has grown up in a h...

enter the hovel, stating that he will pray and then sleep. Lear then prays for all the people who do not have shelter on this nigh...