King Henry V has learned the arts of theater from a true master: Falstaff himself, who is almost never at a loss for a response, an improvisation or a control over the scene. Learn how Shakespeare has used stagecraft as a tool to create his plays. […]
Prince Hal’s important makeover is reflected throughout Henry V, where expectations are set with the old irresponsible Prince Hal in mind. The prince makes the transition through his decisions and choice of friends and banishes Falstaff, his trusted lieutenant. […]
What role does God or religion play in Henry V? How can a focus on this relationship help us to understand the very heart of this play? Read on to find the answers. […]
Shakespeare’s view of history was filled with distrust, irony, suspicion of power but what were the different tools which helped to understand those different views in his history plays? […]
Richard II is a historical play by Shakespeare where he used an important history tool to understand the happenings in the play. Which tool was that? […]
Shakespeare is known as a literary genius; be it as a comedy or tragedy play writer but what were the facts he would include in his great history plays? […]
Twelfth Night was one of the highlights of Shakespeare’s literary accomplishments. What made it a powerful and expansive comic vision? […]
Shakespear’s plays, though comedies had something more to them. What was it that he was trying to convey? […]
Shakespeare is regarded as a great writer in the literary world. but what were the key elements in his plays which set them apart? […]
Shakespeare’s plays may seem impenetrable to many, but identifying common motifs can make them more accessible. These include the play-within-a-play, naturalistic language, and dialogue that reflects on the art of acting itself. All of this can be seen in Hamlet, making it the perfect play to analyze. […]
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