Shakespeare / Hopewell, Lara D

Defines what a tragedy is and looks specifically at Shakespeare's use of tragedy.

Examines the plot of Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet as well as its characters and the poetry it contains. Also looks at the role of coincidence in the play and at Romeo and Juliet as tragic figures.

Looks at Shakespeare's life and times, and why he is considered one of the world's greatest writers. Also examines Shakespeare's use of language and provides an overview of Elizabethan drama.

Looks at the plot and background of Shakespeare's play Othello as well as some of the play's characters.