… in his conversion of Shakespeare's Othello into 'O', required him to modernise the universal themes that are prolific throughout Shakespearean literature and human life. These thematic elements that are ever present in human society include racism,…

… refers to Macbeth as a "Butcher" and, Lady Macbeth as a "fiend-like queen". This is only true to an extent as although this assessment of their character would have made it easier to cope with the consequences of their actions their feelings finally…

… a process of improvement. Of course, individuals can evolve, moving from a relatively undeveloped state to one of greater sophistication or complexity. The all-important question is, whether or not the process is self-willed. There have been throughout…

… who emerges as the most powerful figure throughout the play, although ultimately it is Antony and Cleopatra who end up possessing the majority of the power over Octavius Caesar. These types of power include manipulative, sexual, political and…

… possibly Shakespeare's darkest character, not because he kills other characters but for his almost supernatural ability to manipulate the other figures of the play. He manipulates the other characters into following their own agendas and all the while…

… audience. All the themes displayed in each one of his play's are still evident in the present and will probably aways be noticeable. In the text 'Othello' the 3 main themes that Shakespeare focuses on is deception, jealousy, honour and reputation,…

… 'Romeo and Juliet' and transformed it into a successful modern day adaptation. The film was an enormous hit and Luhrmann, as a director, became recognised and respected. Whilst putting in his own thoughts and ideas he maintained the original script…

… are the two main families in the city of Verona and they have been at war for centauries and one day the montages come across a Capulet messenger with an invitation to a Capulet ball. Romeo and his friends decide to gatecrash their party they enter as…

… today is a man accused of the murder of Duncan, the King of Scotland. The prosecution will portray Macbeth as an ambitious man, one who plotted to murder his own cousin, so that he could lay claim to the title of the crown. But the issue in this case…

… the book Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer, gives us a stunning tale about a rooster named Chaunticleer. Chaunticleer, who is the King of his domain in his farmland kingdom. Like a King, he quotes passages from intellectuals, dreams vivid dreams,…