Supernatural in Shakespeare's Plays
Title: Supernatural in Shakespeare's Plays
Category: /Law & Government
Details: Words: 883 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Supernatural in Shakespeare's Plays
Category: /Law & Government
Details: Words: 883 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
In the time of William Shakespeare there was a strong belief in the existence of the supernatural. Thus, the supernatural is a recurring aspect in many of Mr. Shakespeare's plays. In two such plays, "Hamlet" and "Macbeth", the supernatural is an integral part of the structure of the plot. It provides a catalyst for action, an insight into character, and augments the impact of many key scenes.
The supernatural appears to the audience in many
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a recurring aspect in many of the plays by William Shakespeare. In Hamlet and Macbeth the supernatural is an integral part of the structure of the plot. In these plays the supernatural provides a catalyst for action by the characters. It supplies insight into the major players and it augments the impact of many key scenes. The supernatural appeals to the audience¹s curiosity of the mysterious and thus strengthens their interest.