Why is Shakespeare so famous? We do we read his plays at school? What is his importance for English literature?
Even though William Shakespeare died 1616, even today everybody knows him and his work. He was an actor, a business man, a poet and a playwright.
He was born in Stratford-on-Avon in 1564 and was the son of the mayor of the town. Writing comedies, history plays, tragedies and sonnets made him the greatest dramatist and poet in the English language.
In this work, I would like to focus on an exemplarily sonnet and excerpts of some plays of Shakespeare, later on his language in order to show his importance in English and moreover in World Literature.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Shakespeare's Exploration of Human Nature
- Shakespeare's Sonnet 116
- Romeo and Juliet
- Hamlet
- Shakespeare's Language
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work aims to explore William Shakespeare's exploration of human nature through analysis of his sonnets and plays. By examining his language and themes, the essay seeks to demonstrate Shakespeare's significance in both English and world literature.
- Love as a Constant Force
- Family Feuds and Reconciliation
- The Nature of Heroism
- Shakespeare's Unique Language
- The Reflection of Human Nature in Literature
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter focuses on Shakespeare's Sonnet 116, which explores the concept of perfect love. It analyzes the sonnet's structure, rhyme scheme, and thematic development.
The second chapter examines the play Romeo and Juliet, highlighting the themes of love and family feud. It discusses the play's portrayal of the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets, and the tragic consequences of their hatred.
The third chapter focuses on Hamlet, exploring the character of Hamlet and his internal struggle between loyalty, honor, love, and duty. It examines Hamlet's famous soliloquy, "To be, or not to be," and its impact on cultural perceptions of heroism.
The final chapter analyzes Shakespeare's language, discussing his vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. It explores how his unique language differs from modern English, particularly in word order and sentence structure.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This work focuses on Shakespeare's exploration of human nature, examining themes of love, family, heroism, and language. Key concepts include Shakespearean sonnets, iambic pentameter, the nature of love, family feuds, heroism in literature, and the evolution of English language.
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- Nermin Bastug (Author), 2010, Shakespeare’s Exploration of Human Nature , Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/195179
