OPTIMISIM OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S TRAGEDIES
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Key words: William Shakespeare, tragedies, Optimism, Human resilience ,Catharsis, Redemptive love, Moral reflection, Change and renewal, Hamlet ,Othello, King Liar, Macbeth.Abstract
William Shakespeare’s tragedies are often perceived as dark narratives filled with themes of death, betrayal, and suffering. However, a deeper analysis reveals an underlying sense of optimism that permeates these works. This article explores the facets of optimism in Shakespeare's tragedies, focusing on the resilience and dignity of his characters, the cathartic experience offered to the audience, the role of secondary characters in embodying hope, and the themes of redemptive love and forgiveness. Additionally, the inevitability of change and renewal at the conclusion of these tragedies underscores an inherent optimism about the future. Through these elements, Shakespeare's tragedies transcend mere tales of despair, offering profound insights into the human condition and the enduring power of hope.
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Shakespeare, William. "Hamlet." Edited by Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine, Folger Shakespeare Library, 2003.
Shakespeare, William. "Othello." Edited by Michael Neill, Oxford University Press, 2006.
Shakespeare, William. "King Lear." Edited by R. A. Foakes, Arden Shakespeare, 1997.
Shakespeare, William. "Macbeth." Edited by Kenneth Muir, Bloomsbury Arden Shakespeare, 1984.
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