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Much Ado About Nothing Advantages: its studied at GSCE english, so its important to read. Disadvantages: It can be hard to read because the language is shakepearian. Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing could perhaps be interpreted as a comedy of errors; all the relationships have problems, and many mistakes are made along the way. Shakespeare uses characters with small parts to give the play a more interesting story line. For instance the minor character of Don John creates issues between Claudio and Hero, one of the main relationships in the play. But the relationship of Benedick and Beatrice ... ...language is very important in Much Ado About Nothing. I think that Shakespeare’s ingenious title is actually a play on words itself because the difficulty Benedick and Beatrice have in getting together is “much ado about nothing” because their problem isn’t that they don’t love each other, it’s that they both hold their dignity too high to be able to let one and other know how they truly feel. After their conversation when Benedick is masked, he ... sportscrazy-loz 16.11.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Much Ado About Nothing - William Shakespeare	Would you read it again? Story Characters Readability
Hamlet is Truthy, Witty and Timely Advantages: Gripping Plot Disadvantages: Outmoded Words Hamlet doesn't suck. In fact, it's action packed, cleverly plotted and it doesn't have a stupid ending. In fact, as far as I'm concerned, it has one of the greatest final scenes of any play, ever! I mean, everyone dies! Look, it's one of the most famous stories ever, but it really is that good! I've read it several times, and I'm always getting more out of it than I did before, whether I intend to or not. There's not a single boring scene in here, ... ...between these people are so intense, so inspired and so brilliant that, well, Shakespeare is still famous to this day. Shakespearean English is a bit tough at first, but so long as you keep reading it out loud, you're golden! Also, this play is pretty long. There are a lot of lines in here that are quoted more than necessary, it's true, but there are also many hidden treasures that you can adopt for your daily use! Why not? If the Bard wrote it, ... Dysaniak 21.07.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Hamlet - William Shakespeare	Would you read it again? Story Characters Readability
There are Some, if you Look Carefully Advantages: Something in here for everyone Disadvantages: Not as wide a range as the men's solilquies ...the more colourful theatre-goers of Shakespeare's time. And, of course, the heights of poetic finesse approached by Shakespeare in many of his monologues have been written of many, many times. Macbeth, Hamlet, Richard (II and III) are just a few of the many MALE characters to whom Shakespeare attributed beautiful, noble thoughts in language that leaves mere mortals gasping for more. I say just a few, with reference to Shakespeare's protagonists. ... ...the very best examples of Shakespeare's writing for women. Towards the end of Act 4 Scene 3 Emilia, wife of the despised Iago, offers Desdemona (and the audience), her views on why men should consider blaming themselves for any failings they find in their wives: 'Let husbands know Their wives have sense like them: they see and smell, And have their palates both for sweet and sour As husbands have.' Brilliant!! And the whole soliloquy contains ... Medusa 20.04.2001 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Shakespeare's Monologues for Women - William Shakespeare	Would you read it again? Story Characters Readability
Lechery and War Advantages: Dark humour. Cynical portrayal of war and those involved. Disadvantages: Hard to read. Complex story. ...and Criseyde”. The story of Troilus and Cressida is set in the seventh year of the war So what is the point of trying to read Shakespeare’s version? Well, there are several reasons. Firstly, the main theme running through the play of war is still as relevant today as it ever was. In “Troilus and Cressida”, Shakespeare does not glamorize war or champion either the fighters or the strategists. In contrast, he presents a negative perhaps realist view ... ...the lesser known characters Of Troilus (younger brother to Hector and Paris) and his lover Cressida. In most stories of Troy, the warriors are depicted as great heroes to be admired and emulated. Not so in “Troilus and Cressida”. Here they are seen as manipulative, vulgar, vain and stupid dumb brutes. “Here's Agamemnon, an honest fellow enough, and one that loves quails, but he has not so much brain as ear-wax and the goodly transformation of Jupiter ... MAFARRIMOND 26.02.2005 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Troilus and Cressida - William Shakespeare	Would you read it again? Story Characters Readability
Shakespeare can never be bad... Advantages: Interesting, bloody exciting Disadvantages: a bit dry and hard going ...and the third in the Henry the VI trilogy, it is facinating, and bloody though perhaps not as accessible as some of Shakespeare's other plays. It tells the story of King Henry and his battles, especially with Richard, who has been portrayed as a vile, mad character. This is Shakespeare's version of the battles between the monarchs and lords of the time As with most of Shakespeare's plays, there is dramatic license, especially with timelines and ... mycatis 17.01.2008 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Henry VI - Part III - William Shakespeare	Would you read it again? Story Characters Readability