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Shakespeare often compresses historical events to make them fit into a three hour play. This can give a distorted perception of history to someone who takes away from one of his plays, their understanding of a historical event. He knew he was doing this, and expects the audience to understand. He refers to it in the prologue to Henry V. "For 'tis your imagination that must dress our kings, carry them here and there, leaping over times, changing the accomplishments of a lifetime into an hourglass."

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What problem was Shakespeare trying to solve?

Shakespeare was primarily concerned with exploring the complexities of human nature and societal issues through his plays and poetry. He sought to address themes such as love, power, betrayal, and the human condition, reflecting the struggles and moral dilemmas of his time. Additionally, he aimed to entertain and engage audiences, challenging them to think critically about their own experiences and the world around them. Ultimately, Shakespeare's work serves as a timeless commentary on the universality of human emotions and relationships.


How do you know that a tragedy is a problem play not a revenge play or Shakespeare's tragedy?

A play could be all three. Hamlet, a tragedy by Shakespeare, and also a revenge play, is thought by some to be a "problem play" because it does not fit their definition in some way. And that is what makes people call plays "problem plays"--they have decided that plays have to follow certain rules which they made up, and when Shakespeare doesn't follow their rules it's a "problem". The only rules Shakespeare went by were: the people must like it and the government must tolerate it.


Which best tell what Shakespeare's phrase there's the rub means?

There's the problem


Which terms are used for the types of comedies shakespeare wrote?

happy comedies, problem plays, romantic comedies.


What problem plays did shakespeare write?

Troilus and Cressida, Measure for Measure and All's Well that Ends Well are often identified as "problem plays" because they deal with some darker themes and the happiness of the protagonists is clouded at the end.

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What problem was Shakespeare trying to solve?

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How do you know that a tragedy is a problem play not a revenge play or Shakespeare's tragedy?

A play could be all three. Hamlet, a tragedy by Shakespeare, and also a revenge play, is thought by some to be a "problem play" because it does not fit their definition in some way. And that is what makes people call plays "problem plays"--they have decided that plays have to follow certain rules which they made up, and when Shakespeare doesn't follow their rules it's a "problem". The only rules Shakespeare went by were: the people must like it and the government must tolerate it.


Which best tell what Shakespeare's phrase there's the rub means?

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What do Shakespeare's happy comedies the romances and the problem plays always feature?

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Which terms are used for the types of comedies shakespeare wrote?

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