• English

• Essay

• 1 page

• WORD and PDF formats

• School site licence

• Author: Terry Oberg

This essay analyses the tragedy from the points of view of revenge and immorality. This is suitable for Year 10s.

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Shakespeare’s poetry and dramas were composed 400 years ago on the other side of our world. Most of what related to that period of history has become irrelevant, but not the Bard’s work. His plays explore themes that are universal; they have always concerned us and always will. This is the main reason tragedies such as “Romeo and Juliet” will forever have something to say to audiences. Among other concepts, this drama makes . . . .