Introduction: In the famous play “The Duchess of Malfi” by John Webster (1580-1632). It is a tragic comedy. Duchess is the central character of this play. The play is mainly based on the ups and downs of her life and…
Introduction: “The Duchess of Malfi” is a fine Jacobean revenge tragedy written by English dramatist John Webster in (1612–1613). The drama is also called a melodrama. Melodrama is a startling dramatic writing with magnificent characters and thrilling issue designed to…
Introduction: Love is fundamental for human existence. No man can live alone. In maturity the main interest of life is conjugal happiness. Without conjugal happiness a man is really helpless and gets destructed. As a widow the Duchess has very…
Introduction: “The Marchant of Venice” (1623) is a romantic tragi-comedy by William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616). The are many characters in this play among them Bassanio is the most influential character. He plays a vital role in the development of…
Introduction: “The Marchant of Venice” (1623) is a romantic tragi-comedy by William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616). The casket scene plays a vital role in the development of the drama. let’s discuss; The casket scene in The Merchant of Venice: Portia…
Introduction: “The Marchant of Venice” (1623) is a romantic tragi-comedy by William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616). In the trial scene, Antonio’s life has been saved by Portia’s disguising role in the court of Venice. Trial scene in “The Marchant of…
Introduction: The character of the Duchess in John Webster‘s (1578-1632) play “The Duchess of Malfi” is often portrayed as a sympathetic figure whose personality is glorified through the untold sufferings she endures. Here are some points for the discussion on…
Introduction Decadent play refers to a genre of literature and theater that emerged in the late 19th century, particularly in Europe. It is characterized by its exploration of excess, luxury, hedonism, and moral decay. “The Duchess of Malfi” by John…
Introduction Mosca is a cunning and manipulative character in the play “Volpone” written by Ben Jonson (1572-1637). He serves as Volpone’s parasite and confidante. He assists him in his fraudulent schemes to deceive and exploit others for his own gain.…
Introduction: “Volpone” is a Jacobean comedy play written by Ben Jonson (1572-1637) in 1605. It is often classified as a dark comedy due to its themes of greed, deception, and manipulation. Here are some points of discussion that highlight how…
Introduction: “The Merchant of Venice” by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is a play that explores various themes, including love, justice, and greed. One of the most prominent themes of the play is the theme of friendship. This influential theme is explored…
Introduction Images play a critical role in evoking an atmosphere of gloom and doom in William Shakespeare’s (1564-1616) tragedy, Macbeth. Through vivid and haunting imagery, Shakespeare masterfully creates a sense of foreboding and darkness that pervades the play, contributing to…
Introduction The comic scenes in Christopher Marlowe’s (1564-93) “Doctor Faustus” serve several purposes. Providing comic relief, contrasting with the serious and dark tone of the rest of the play, and highlighting the theme of morality. Here is a point-to-point discussion…
Introduction: In the famous play “The Duchess of Malfi” by John Webster (1580-1632), the character of Daniel de Bosola is so much complicated and complex among all of the characters. In other words, he works as a Machiavellian villain in…
Introduction: Portia is the leading character of the drama “The Merchant of Venice” which is written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616). He portrays the character of Portia as a religious woman, a wise woman, a believing wife and as a generous…
What role does Lady Macbeth play in guiding the action of the play Macbeth? Or, discuss the character of Lady Macbeth. Or, how far Lady Macbeth is responsible for Macbeth’s calamity. Introduction: Lady Macbeth is the leading character in William…
Write a critical note on the supernatural elements in Macbeth and trace their influence on the course of action of the play. Or, Bring out the supernatural elements in Macbeth and justify or refute their inclusion in the play. Introduction:…
Introduction: Christopher Marlowe‘s (1564-93) “Doctor Faustus” is a dark play that draws attention to the conflict of the main character. Many great works of literature involve a restless protagonist who encounters some kind of conflict, internal or external. In works…