The Tragedy of Othello, The Moor of Venice
For many centuries people have found theater to be an excellent form of entertainment. The public's appreciation for such entertainment is based upon different theatrical themes. Whether it is a lighthearted comedy, that is most certain to lift anyone's spirits, a passionate romance, that stirs our innermost quixotic emotions, or a dire tragedy, that finds no rhyme or reason in our so-called "fair" concept of life. These types of plays appeal to the different aspects of humanity, and that is why the public has and will continue to regard theater as quality entertainment. One of the most renowned composers of such dramas was the late William Shakespeare (1564-1616). In the book Literature An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama Editor X. J. Kennedy refers to Shakespeare as "the supreme writer of English" (1009). Shakespeare possessed the rare ability to write comedies, love stories, as well as tragedies, all of which are equal in refinement. British novelists J.I.M. Stewart stated that, "Shakespeare's instincts was to make of his plays the mirror of life, and broadl
Artistry… cast in the form of drama, not narrative, accomplishing through A classic Shakespearean tragedy contains noble characters; the main character is held in high respect by all others, and is often viewed as being godlike. The opening scenes are designed to introduce the audience to what has been going on in the lives of the characters. Their purpose is to provide background information that the audience needs in order to understand the events that follow. The plot continues to thicken throughout the play, as one event dramatically offsets the next. A classic tragedy also contains a subplot that is usually carried out by a minor character. The subplot occurs simultaneously within the main plot, and often plays a role in the final outcome of the main plot. Next a tragedy must have an exciting force, which is the basis of all the action that will take place. In many tragedies a villain who seeks revenge for, what he believes to be, and unjust act done unto him usually causes the exciting force. The exciting force stirs the emotions of a central character; hi
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