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Shakespeare’s Tragedies with Short Description of Characters (Part-1)

Shakespeare’s Tragedies with Short description of Characters In Shakespeare's tragedies, the protagonist has a flaw that results in his or her downfall. There are both internal and external struggles. They often have a bit of the supernatural element. Often there are characters that have the work of lightening the mood, but the general tone of the piece is sort of serious. There are 10 Shakespearean plays generally known as tragedy. They are as follows: Antony and Cleopatra Characters in the Play: Antony: A fierce and feared soldier. He rules the Roman Empire along with Octavius Caesar and Lepidus. At the beginning of the play, Antony has neglected his duties as a ruler. He carries on a highly visible romance with Cleopatra. His loyalty is split between the Western and Eastern worlds. He feels the necessity to reaffirm respect. It has made him a celebrated Roman hero. He's also head over heels in love with Cleopatra. Cleopatra: The beautiful queen of Egypt and Antony’s lover...

Shakespeare’s Tragedies, Comedies, & Historical Writings

Shakespeare’s Tragedies, Comedies and Historical Writings Shakespeare’s Tragedies: In Shakespeare's tragedies, the protagonist has a flaw that results in his (and/or her) downfall. There are both internal and external struggles. They often have a bit of the supernatural element. Often there are characters that have the work of lightening the mood, but the general tone of the piece is sort of serious. There are 10 Shakespearean plays generally known as tragedy. They are as follows: Antony and Cleopatra Coriolanus Hamlet Julius Caesar King Lear Macbeth Othello Romeo and Juliet Timon of Athens Titus Andronicus Shakespeare’s Comedies: Shakespeare's comedies are romances, tragicomedies, or "problem plays,". They are the dramas that have elements of humor, tragedy, and sophisticated plots. The 18 plays generally classified as a comedy. They are as follows: "All's Well That Ends Well" " As You Like It " " The Comedy of Errors" "Cymbelin...

Bring out the romantic Elements/ factors in As You Like It.

Bring out the romantic Elements/ factors in As You Like It. Justify As You Like It as a Romantic Comedy . Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ is a the best form of romantic comedy. A romantic comedy is a play in which violates the classical or neo-classical inflexible rules and norms and offers with love at first sight, unbridled feelings and passions, imagination and fancy, fun and laughter. There are many elements of romantic comedy such as first sight love, influence of nature, supernatural elements, role of forest, romantic setting, youthful love, sad happiness, witty statement, and happy ending. We want to talk about quite a number aspect and elements of the play ‘As You Like It’ to justify how far it is a romantic comedy. Definition of Romantic Comedy: Romantic Comedy is a form of drama which deals with love as it's main theme and most of it's scenes are set in a romantic environment away from normal human habitation. As You Like It as a Romantic Comedy: The blending of comic ...