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Category: Shakespeare
Ambition in Macbeth: 4 key ideas (with quotes, analysis & video)
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What ‘Romeo and Juliet’ shows us about love
Most people, lit and non-lit lovers alike, would have heard of Romeo and Juliet.
How to read the sonnet
Poems aren’t easy to read, but if there’s any poetic form that grants both pleasure and closure, it’s probably the sonnet.
What does King Lear show us about blindness?
If you had to give up on one of your sensory faculties, what would it be? Sight, smell, taste, hearing, touch – take your pick. Go on.
What The Merchant of Venice tells us about racism and prejudice
This is a particularly uncomfortable time to be re-reading The Merchant of Venice.
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Why is Hamlet such a fascinating character?
In my post on Macbeth, I propose that one of the reasons for our long-standing fascination with Macbeth the character is his outsized boldness.
Who is to blame for Macbeth’s fall? Here are the top 3 culprits
Among Shakespeare’s many plays, Macbeth is a wildly popular study text.
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Understanding self-conscious men: reading ‘Othello’ and ‘Cymbeline’
Before we get down and nerdy to literary business, here’s a synopsis of this post:
The Hyperbolit School 