Shakespeare Tragedies

Shakespeare’s tragedies are among the most well known plays in the world. Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth and Othello, to name just four, can almost constantly be found on a stage near you. This section of the site, contains a wealth of useful information about Shakespeare’s twelve tragedies.

Here, you will find descriptions of Shakespeare’s tragic characters, both heroes, such as Macbeth and less well known characters, such as Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet. Additionally, you can read detailed explorations of various themes and facets within the plays, including ‘Equivocation in Macbeth’ and ‘Racism in Othello’

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