Let's talk about Shakespeare's play Antony and Cleopatra which has been seen on one hand as a romance on the transcendence over the mundane, and on the other as a lesson against neglect of duty; as an exaltation of love and as a rejection of lust. Antony has been seen as a sordid politician who … Continue reading William Shakespeare – Antony and Cleopatra (Play Summary)
Here I present before you the most staged play by Shakespeare "Romeo and Juliet" in a story format. Please like my post and share with your friends to help me grow my website. Enjoy the Story !! Once upon a time there lived in Verona two great families named Montagu and Capulet. They were both … Continue reading William Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet (Play as Story)
Hello Dear, here I present an overview of a wonderful play by William Shakespeare. All's Well That Ends Well presents the customary material of COMEDY—the triumph of love over obstacles— in a grotesque and ambivalent light, and this has led most scholars to place it with Measure for Measure and Troilus and Cressida among the … Continue reading William Shakespeare – All’s Well That Ends Well (Play Summary)
Henry Fielding’s famous eighteenth-century satirical play Tom Thumb was first produced on April 24, 1730, at the Little Theatre in the Haymarket, located in Westminster, England. It was an instant success, running almost continually until June 22. It was first produced as a coda (or afterpiece) to Fielding’s 1730 play The Author’s Farce; and The … Continue reading Henry Fielding – Tom Thumb (Play Summary)
This act opens with Antonio in a Venetian Court of Justice, while the Duke and other magnificoes of Venice sit in front for his trial. The Duke explains how the plaintiff is stone hearted and there is no way to save Antonio. The duke asks Shylock, for the one last time, to forgive Antonio, but … Continue reading William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 4 (Play Summary)
In the opening of this act, Solania and Salerio are talking about the hot topic of discussion on Rialto, the Venetian bridge. There runs a rumour that Antonia has lost another of his ships off the south-eastern English coast. Shylock approaches them and blames them of helping his daughter run away. Both of them do … Continue reading William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 3 (Play Summary)
Act I, Scene 1 Q1. What is the question Lear asks his daughters before he makes the division of his kingdom final? What does he expect of his daughters? Answer - Lear demands that his daughters affirm their love for him. He asks, “which of you shall we say doth love us most?” Lear expects … Continue reading William Shakespeare – King Lear Act I (Descriptive Questions Answers)
The Prince of Morocco arrives at Belmont to win over Portia and marry her. He tries to woo Portia but, she puts down his advances, explaining to him that he will not have any disadvantage because of his colour, and has an equal opportunity to win her over for marriage. On the other hand, in … Continue reading William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 2 (Play Summary)
SCENE 1 Antonio, a well-known merchant of Venice is walking along a street. He is sad. His friends Salarino and Salanio think that he is concerned about the safety of his merchant ships, which are not safe due to rising storms at sea and attacks by sea- pirates. Antonio refutes this. His friends think that … Continue reading William Shakespeare – The Merchant Of Venice Act 1 (Play Summary)
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