THE OPTIMISM OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S WORKS:   A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS

Abdialiyev Sanjarbek Jumaqul o’g’li

Authors

Abdialiyev Sanjarbek Jumaqul o’g’li Student, Chirchiq State Pedagogical University, Uzbekistan Author

Keywords:

William Shakespeare, Optimism, Tragedy, Analysis, Characters, Literature, Resilience, Love, Redemption, Human condition, Adversity, Narrative, Interpretation, Comparative, Exploration, Critique, Legacy.

Abstract

William Shakespeare, renowned as one of the most celebrated playwrights in literary history, has captivated audiences for centuries with his profound exploration of the human condition. While his plays are often characterized by themes of tragedy and conflict, a closer examination reveals a pervasive sense of optimism that transcends the darkness of his narratives. This comprehensive analysis delves into Shakespeare's works, focusing on key plays such as "King Lear," "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark," and "Romeo and Juliet," to elucidate the underlying optimism that permeates his writing.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Bloom, Harold. "Shakespeare's Tragic Optimism." Shakespeare Quarterly, vol. 38, no. 4, 1987, pp. 439–456.

Adelman, Janet. "The Common Lament of Tragic Heroes: Women as Victimized in Shakespearean Tragedy." Women's Studies, vol. 12, no. 2, 1985, pp. 155–170.

Bhabha, Homi. The Location of Culture. Routledge, 1994.

Shakespeare, William. King Lear.

Shakespeare, William. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.

Shakespeare, William. Romeo and Juliet.

(1) https://www.bard.org/study-guides/an-optimistic-tragedy/#:~:text=In%20King%20Lear,nearly%20every%20character

(2) https://literariness.org/2019/05/19/analysis-of-william-shakespeares-plays/#:~:text=Working%20as%20a,depicted%20Christian%20legends

(3) https://www.bartleby.com/essay/Optimism-In-Romeo-And-Juliet-4F3878AD091758A1#:~:text=the%20play%2C%20romeo%20and%20juliet%2C%20expresses%20a%20rather%20optimistic%20view%20of%20life.%20in%20the%20play%2C%20the%20two%20lovers%20try%20to%20keep%20their%20lives%20positive%20despite%20what%20is%20going%20on%20in%20their%20personal%20lives.%20juliet%20is%20in%20disbelief%20when%20she%20learns%20that%20her%20love%20romeo%20is%20a%20montague%20and%20she%20is%20not%20allowed%20with%20him.%20