... many, if not all of Shakespeare's tragedies, fate is a common theme. The protagonists tend to blame fate for their misfortunes. In his famous soliloquy, Hamlet debates with himself whether he should kill himself, or if it is "nobler to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune," (Hamlet III.i.57). Similarly, In Romeo and Juliet, fate is blamed the cause of trouble. After the death ... of Tybalt, Romeo exclaims that he is "fortune's fool!" (Romeo and Juliet, III.i.136). It is clear that these characters are primarily governed by their belief in fate ... because fate governs them...

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... revenge for his father's murder. All three characters endure the death of their father, which shows a common bond between Hamlet, Fortinbras and Laertes. The theme of war runs alongside Hamlet's revenge plot as the army of Norway led by Fortinbras invades and conquers Poland before repeating this with Denmark. Fortinbras himself is driven by his desire for revenge for his father's death. With ... us to ask why didn't the witness stop Ophelia from drowning? There is a parallel at this point between "Hamlet" and "Romeo and Juliet" as Ophelia kills herself because she thinks her lover Haml...

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... common elements are evident throughout Shakespearean tragedy with regards to plot, theme, and, above all, character. Shakespeare used many similar ingredients when designing his characters, creating what is referred to as a stock character, defined as apersonality type with a few obvious traits who appears again and again in different plays? (Andrews: World and Work Vol 1. Pg 50). This definition enhances our ability to ... in the creation of the innocent victim. Shakespeare has created many other characters who fit this sketch of innocent victims, such as Desdemona from Othello, and J...

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... 's work was completed in iambic pentameter. He also created soliloquies and gave a rhythmic beat to his plays. He did his work during the seventeenth century and during the Renaissance period in Europe. His others works of art included Othello, Julius Cesar, Romeo and Juliet, and Mac Beth to name a few. After much debate within myself ... , I have concluded that Hamlet should be considered a tragicomedy. It is quite obvious why it would be considered a tragedy. The King of Denmark is killed and the murderer resumes power of the country. ... a tragicomedy is because of Hamlets" madness. Th...

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