Amongst his most famous dramatic works, the play Julius Caesar by Shakespeare portrays a true historical account. It follows the story of the assassination of King Caesar and the events which followed, leading to a civil war. Gaius Julius Caesar is amongst the most famous conquerors in history. As a critical player in the transformation …
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Symbolism of The Ghost of King Hamlet – in Hamlet By Pallavi Ghosh
Throughout history, the cultural symbolism of ghosts has been a bad omen. These supernatural beings often represent the souls of deceased people who are imprisoned within the land of the living due to unfinished business. In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the appearance of a ghost (seemingly King Hamlet) has been interpreted in various ways by critics. Even …
The “Other” In The Tempest: Chapter Review by Pallavi Ghosh
The Tempest from our Shakespeare plays series features the original text of the play along with simple yet explanatory notes in the footnotes of the text. Alongside this, the textbook features a comprehensive introduction to the entire play, illustrative summaries of each act, and two critical essays giving a postmodern outlook to the play. This …