... an accomplished playwright, William Shakespeare wrote thirty-seven brilliant plays during his lifetime. Often in his plays there are events that coincide with each other as well as characters and themes. Even in two seemingly different plays - a comedy and a tragedy - these parallels are apparent. Twelfth Night and Othello each show prime examples of reoccurring motifs. When comparing this comedy and this tragedy, ... to compensate for the underlying situations. The clown brings relief to the play by ridiculing the musicians about their instruments: "Why masters, have your instruments ...

• Word Count: 2423
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

... . The movie is the classic Romeo and Juliet, but with a twist, the main lovers are William Shakespeare and a woman named Viola de Lesseps. Does that name sound familiar? It should, Viola is the main character of the Twelfth night. In the movie Shakespeare in Love, another rendition of Romeo and Juliet, there is a great impact of social class that affects the characters and the movie ... they begin a love affair. Their love is not to be though, Viola de Lesseps is to marry sour Lord Wessex and William is already married. Separated by social classes but brought together by their love. Thei...

• Word Count: 1378
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School