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It's hard to say. Perhaps it is because the lead roles in the tragedies are the parts that Shakespearean actors really liked to sink their teeth into so those were the plays that got put on more often. And as a result those were the plays that got taught in school. And the plays people know best are the ones they learn in school.
Really, some of the plays that we don't study (and as a result aren't popular) are really quite good, like Measure for Measure or The Merry Wives of Windsor.
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What were William shakespeares tradgedies?
Macbeth, Othello, Romeo and Juliet, King Lear theres more but i forget
Who had to read William Shakespeares plays?
The actors who needed to learn their lines. And even they didn't have to read the whole play, just the part they were in. More recently, schoolchildren have to read the plays as part of their English Language courses.
What was William Shakespeare's favorite type of play?
Tragedy~serious showing a downfall of important charactersthemes include love, hate, warComedy~less serious drama; often made fun of politics, people, ideasan example is Aristophanes' The birds
Did all the audience have to keep quiet during shakespeares plays?
No, his play more tragic and full with suspension.
How does Shakespeares love compare to a summers day?
He or she is more lovely and more temperate, nor will his or her eternal summer fade or lose possession of the beauty he or she owns.
What were William shakespeares tradgedies?
Macbeth, Othello, Romeo and Juliet, King Lear theres more but i forget
What was William shakespeares most popular poem?
During his lifetime his most popular poem was the erotic story of Venus and Adonis. It went through several editions and made Shakespeare a pack of money. People don't read it so much any more. Nowadays, Shakespeare's most popular poem is probably his Sonnet XVIII
Did William shakespeares plays have a good outcome?
Yes, more often than not. The ten tragedies turned out badly, and so did a couple of the histories, Richard II and Richard III in particular. Troilus and Cressida does not end happily. But that leaves twenty-five other plays where the outcome is satisfactory for most of the characters, although usually there is at least one for whom the result is not good.
What is read more than shakespeares play today?
twilight!
Can the history of a time a story is written relate to the theme?
Anything can relate to the theme! Certain themes are more popular during certain times, yes. For example, tragedies were quite popular in the 19th Century, so tragic themes were common.
What are some Modern Tragedies besides 911?
More sumbags.
Who had to read William Shakespeares plays?
The actors who needed to learn their lines. And even they didn't have to read the whole play, just the part they were in. More recently, schoolchildren have to read the plays as part of their English Language courses.
Was William shakespeares romeo and Juliet written for Queen Elizabeth 1st?
No. There is no evidence that Queen Elizabeth commissioned any plays at all, or that she ever had more than a passing acquaintance with Shakespeare, who did perform before her a few times.
How were shakespeares plays recieved?
Very well. Shakespeare was a successful playwright, and he was encouraged to continue writing more and more plays. Also, many of his plays were put into print (some in pirated form), a good sign that they were popular. He was not, of course, the only playwright around at the time that was that successful--he had many popular and talented contemporaries.
What best expresses arthur's feelings about modern tragedy?
Modern tragedies and ancient tragedies have a lot in common, but the typical hero in a modern tragedy should be more like the rest of us.
The greek tragedies of Sophocles have more than how many characters on stage at one time?
Three
Were men more powerful then women in Shakespeares time?
women were equal with men because the queen was a woman
