The Themes of Shakespeare

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Arts Documentary published by Others in 2001 - English narration

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THE THEMES OF SHAKESPEARE

This series features leading Shakespearian authorities tackling some of the most commonly posed questions surrounding the works of Shakespeare. Also featured are extracts from the award-winning feature films of "Macbeth" and King Lear", along with specially commissioned films of the major plays, featuring distinguished members of the Stratford.

[edit] Macbeth

In this program, featuring extracts from the new feature film, themes and important issues are examined. Topics include: whether "Macbeth" is a work of substance; witchcraft and Shakespeare's audiences; the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth; Banquo as a counterpart; and the capacity for goodness in Macbeth.

[edit] Julius Caesar

This program, including extracts performed by the Stratford Shakespeare Company addresses these themes: is this a history or tragedy play; the following main themes of the play; Brutus as a noble man; is he self-delusional; the motivations of Gaius Cassius; rhetorical speeches and others.

[edit] Hamlet

This program, including specially filmed extracts performed by the Stratford Shakespeare Company addresses the following themes: the main themes of "Hamlet"; what prevents Hamlet from revenge; does Oedipal's jealousy effect Hamlet's description of his mother's second marriage and other themes.

[edit] Romeo And Juliet

This program, including extracts performed by the Stratford Shakespeare Company, addresses the following themes: why is this play so popular; is the balcony scene the core of the play; the lover's extreme youth; effect of the murder of Mercutio; is the nurse a comedic role and other themes.

[edit] Othello

This program, including extracts performed by the Stratford Shakespeare Company, addresses the following themes: what are the main themes; is Othello ruled by emotion or logic; what motivates Lago; is Lago purely evil; how does Desdemona contribute to her own downfall and other themes.

[edit] King Lear

This program, containing extracts from the new feature film, addresses these themes: why is King Lear such a universal tragedy; the importance of the sub-plot; how do the characters counterbalance good and evil; the functions of Poor Tom and the Fool; Lear's greatest flaw as a man and others.

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Video Codec: XviD
Video Bitrate: 1400 kbps
Video Resolution: 576x432
Video Aspect Ratio: 1.333:1
Audio Codec: MP3
Audio BitRate: 128 kbps
Audio Streams: 1
Audio Languages: 6
RunTime Per Part: 30 mins
Number Of Parts: 6
Part Size: 350mb
Subtitles: English/Portuguese
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Categories: Arts | Others | 2001 | Name | English

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Publisher > Others
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Year > 2001