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Most of Shakespeare's history plays are about the transfer of power and the right to succession. King John has a strong subplot about John's nephew Arthur who had a better claim to the throne than John. The eight sequential Wars of the Roses plays from Richard II to Richard III all centre around the usurpation of the throne by Henry IV from Richard II and its long term consequences for the kingdom. The theme of violent overthrow of authority is also an important factor in the historical tragedies Julius Caesar, Macbeth and Coriolanus.
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What are the three sub genres into which shakespeares plays fell?
Tragedy, comedy, and history.
What are Shakespeares story's based on?
Shakespeare adapted his plays from a number of sources: history, stories, older plays, even a couple of originals.
Were shakespeares plays staged in elaborate scenery?
No
Why does iambic pentameter feature in shakespeares plays?
B
How many plays has William shakespeares wote?
38 (:
What are the three sub genres into which shakespeares plays fell?
Tragedy, comedy, and history.
What was Shakespeares inspiration for King Henry?
Shakespeare based his history plays on Holinshed's Chronicles, including the seven history plays named after one or other of the King Henrys.
What are Shakespeares story's based on?
Shakespeare adapted his plays from a number of sources: history, stories, older plays, even a couple of originals.
What is william shakespeares history of writing plays?
William Shakespeare had a history of writing plays during a long and successful career as an actor. He started when he was about twenty-four, and finished when he was about forty-nine.
What were Shakespeares early plays about?
chips and beans
Were shakespeares plays staged in elaborate scenery?
No
Who are shakespeares history plays about?
All of the plays called histories are about the Kings of England and the political events of their reign, although some of the kings, like Henry IV and Henry IV, are not major characters in the plays that bear their names.
When did you find shakespeares plays?
I first found Shakespeare's plays when I was introduced to them at school.
Which of Shakespeares plays make references to military?
hamlet
Where were shakespeares plays perfomed?
The Globe Theater, London.
Where were william shakespeares first plays produced?
england.
What was the religious sect that disaproved of shakespeares plays?
The Puritans.
