English literature
comic characters and situations. Shakespeare believed in man's virtues. He hoped that man would
achieve his happiness. Love of life. The problems ae serious. Comedies often contain deep
philosophical thoughts and problems. Light and playful manner, smooth language.
Tragedies Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Othello, the Moor of Venice,
King Lear, Macbeth, Anthony and Cleopatra, Coriolanus all written duing his pessimistic period,
except for R/J. Within his tragedies Shakesy acts as a severe critic of the Renaissance, the difference
betwen its ideals and the reality. Also, slave trade. The main character was in most cases a noble
figure in a difficult situations. Shakespeare shows the weakness of his characters nature. Evil forces
are only victorious to a certain extent, however in the end vitue wins. Real political and social
world, the influence of the environment and history on characters. Nature is an anemey in his
tragedies.
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