The research of morality in Shakespeares works

Content Introduction Introduction Shakespeares biography Shakespeares biography Shakespeares grave Shakespeares grave Shakespeares outlook Shakespeares outlook Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet Hamlet, the Prince of Dutch Hamlet, the Prince of Dutch King Lear King Lear Conclusion Conclusion

Introduction As you know, social range of problems was the main theme in the works of many writers in the Middle Ages. It was so, because young people suffered from the cruel will of their parents. The youth mostly had to follow the rules and laws that were accepted in the society. It caused a lot of bitter tragedies in the families. And all these moral problems are covered in the works of great William Shakespeare.

Shakespeares biography William Shakespeare was born on the 23 of April in 1564 in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, in England. His father, John Shakespeare, was a very successful craftsman (glover) and moneylender. His mother, born Arden, belonged to one of the oldest English Families. Shakespeare studied at Stratford Kings Edward VI Grammar School, where he got a serious education: Stratford teacher of the Latin Language and Literature. He wrote poems in Latin. Shakespeare attended classes, where he learnt the works of such poets, as Ovid and Plautus. William Shakespeare was born on the 23 of April in 1564 in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, in England. His father, John Shakespeare, was a very successful craftsman (glover) and moneylender. His mother, born Arden, belonged to one of the oldest English Families. Shakespeare studied at Stratford Kings Edward VI Grammar School, where he got a serious education: Stratford teacher of the Latin Language and Literature. He wrote poems in Latin. Shakespeare attended classes, where he learnt the works of such poets, as Ovid and Plautus. In 1582 he married Anne Hathaway, the daughter of the local merchant. She was 8 years older her husband. But it didnt affect their family life. In 1583 their first daughter Susanna was born. In 1585 they had the twins: son Hamnet (died in 1586) and daughter Judith. About 1587 Shakespeare left Stratford for London. In 1582 he married Anne Hathaway, the daughter of the local merchant. She was 8 years older her husband. But it didnt affect their family life. In 1583 their first daughter Susanna was born. In 1585 they had the twins: son Hamnet (died in 1586) and daughter Judith. About 1587 Shakespeare left Stratford for London. He went through many difficulties before his career was a success. He learnt a lot about the «behind the scenes» life. And when creating his works, he based not only on his images, but also on his knowledge of the stage laws. He went through many difficulties before his career was a success. He learnt a lot about the «behind the scenes» life. And when creating his works, he based not only on his images, but also on his knowledge of the stage laws. Shakespeare restored the «Globe» theatre, where his troupe acted and since 1559 he became one of the shareholders of this joint-venture. Shakespeare restored the «Globe» theatre, where his troupe acted and since 1559 he became one of the shareholders of this joint-venture. In 1612 Shakespeare came back to his native Stratford, where his family lived. And on 23rd of April in 1616 he died after a serious disease. In 1612 Shakespeare came back to his native Stratford, where his family lived. And on 23rd of April in 1616 he died after a serious disease.

Shakespeares grave Three days later Shakespeares body was buried under the sanctuary of Stratford Church. This epitaph is written on his grave-stone: Good frend for Iesvs sake forbeare, To digg the dvst encloased heare. Blest be ye man yt spares thes stones, And cvrst be he yt moves my bones. It could only mean, that his images would never die in the peoples hearts.

Shakespeares outlook Created over three centuries ago Shakespeares tragedies, chronicles and comedies are still alive. They continue to excite and concern peoples imagination. The best world theaters and outstanding actors are really happy to direct and act in Shakespeares plays. Created over three centuries ago Shakespeares tragedies, chronicles and comedies are still alive. They continue to excite and concern peoples imagination. The best world theaters and outstanding actors are really happy to direct and act in Shakespeares plays. Though Shakespeare didnt only write plays, he was also a great poet. His sonnets fascinated his contemporaries and continue to charm off-springs by the power of feeling, depth of thought and refinement of form. The change in his attitude, which was clearly seen in «Hamlet» and « Julius Caesar», was about to happen in the nineties. We are also convinced of this by tragic motives, sometimes sounding in his merry comedies. But much clearer new moods are seen in «Romeo and Juliet» and «The Merchant of Venice». Though Shakespeare didnt only write plays, he was also a great poet. His sonnets fascinated his contemporaries and continue to charm off-springs by the power of feeling, depth of thought and refinement of form. The change in his attitude, which was clearly seen in «Hamlet» and « Julius Caesar», was about to happen in the nineties. We are also convinced of this by tragic motives, sometimes sounding in his merry comedies. But much clearer new moods are seen in «Romeo and Juliet» and «The Merchant of Venice».

Romeo and Juliet «Romeo and Juliet» signifies the beginning of new Shakespeare's period and World Literature. The historical meaning of this play consists in social range of problems, which has became the main factor of the message of the tragedy. «Romeo and Juliet» signifies the beginning of new Shakespeare's period and World Literature. The historical meaning of this play consists in social range of problems, which has became the main factor of the message of the tragedy. The raising of moral problems in the play isnt only confident by the image of love, inspiring Romeo and Juliet. This love develops and gets stronger against the background of other relationships between a male and a female, which are very different from each other. But on the contrast they always newly-set off the grandeur of the feeling, captured the main characters of the play. The raising of moral problems in the play isnt only confident by the image of love, inspiring Romeo and Juliet. This love develops and gets stronger against the background of other relationships between a male and a female, which are very different from each other. But on the contrast they always newly-set off the grandeur of the feeling, captured the main characters of the play. In «Romeo and Juliet» we can see the way from the past to the present, where the victory above the principles of the old society took place. Thats why mostly the death of the main characters was caused by incident and by interference of fateful forces. In «Romeo and Juliet» we can see the way from the past to the present, where the victory above the principles of the old society took place. Thats why mostly the death of the main characters was caused by incident and by interference of fateful forces.

Hamlet, the Prince of Dutch However, in «Hamlet, the Prince of Dutch»William Shakespeare condemns the perfidy, deception, self-interest, evil and betrayal. These impartial features were the main characteristics of King Claudius and his suite. The playwright glorifies the humaneness of Hamlets father and the loyalty of Hamlets friend Horatio. Hamlet for Shakespeare is the man of thought, decision and energy, who grasps the surrounding evil and deception very painfully. Hamlet is a fighter for justice.

King Lear One more exposure of perfidy takes place in his play «King Lear». The youngest and dearest kings daughter Cordelia, was banished by her own father because of her honesty and moral values. Cordelia is a highly spiritual and pure person, so she doesnt accept cruelty and betrayal. And only at the end the King understands his fatal mistake, that causes the bitter death of his beloved daughter.

Conclusion The main problem of all Shakespeare's works consists in the conflict of two sides. The first side is one with moral principles and the other one is the side withdrawing any of them. And only the right construction of this conflict can clear the idea and the literary wealth of his plays and, consequently, the world-view which is involved in them. Thats why the problem of inherent development of each side can be decided with the help of all the research of the conflict and elaboration on separate images. The main problem of all Shakespeare's works consists in the conflict of two sides. The first side is one with moral principles and the other one is the side withdrawing any of them. And only the right construction of this conflict can clear the idea and the literary wealth of his plays and, consequently, the world-view which is involved in them. Thats why the problem of inherent development of each side can be decided with the help of all the research of the conflict and elaboration on separate images. According to this, I subscribe the opinion, that all Shakespeares works are constructed on true-to-life situations, which can happen nowadays W. Shakespeare fought for mans rights courageously. He believed in mans dignity and made all his efforts to signify mans beauty and moral principles. In that way, Shakespeare became a contemporary of all generations fighting for the complete liberation of humanity. According to this, I subscribe the opinion, that all Shakespeares works are constructed on true-to-life situations, which can happen nowadays W. Shakespeare fought for mans rights courageously. He believed in mans dignity and made all his efforts to signify mans beauty and moral principles. In that way, Shakespeare became a contemporary of all generations fighting for the complete liberation of humanity. The mankind is developing, the views are becoming much deeper, the tastes are getting more particular. But Shakespeare remains so inexhaustible and generous, that it makes us think about time, getting purer, fight and act. The mankind is developing, the views are becoming much deeper, the tastes are getting more particular. But Shakespeare remains so inexhaustible and generous, that it makes us think about time, getting purer, fight and act.

Created by Ivan Gordeev Class: 11а School: 471 District: Vyborgsky City: St.Petersburg Teacher: Zakharova O.A. March 2013