ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -They are about the state in moments of stress, and about individual men acting politically. In these four plays, six themes emerge: the importance of order; the perils of regicide; the qualities of the king; the dangers of ambition; the volatility of crowds; and the risks of ungoverned power.

Detailed explanation-2: -In terms of social constructions, Shakespeare’s plays raised questions of the pattern of male and female representation, based on the characteristics of each gender, and the way that each gender posses feminine and masculine qualities and behavior of nature and power of hegemonic patriarchy.

Detailed explanation-3: -The political system of England was mainly monarchy-based. The ruler of the political system at the time was Elizabeth the First. Many opposed Elizabeth for her decision to never marry. In addition to the Queen, the nobilty and merhants were in the political system.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hamlet, King Lear, and Macbeth continue Shakespeare’s exploration of the nature of monarchy and such issues as legitimate succession and the threat of usurpation and tyranny. Othello, set partly in Venice, shows Shakespeare’s interest in a modern republic and how its political principles differ from a monarchy’s.

Detailed explanation-5: -Shakespeare’s works have strong themes that run through each piece. And again, these themes are still relevant today – love, death, ambition, power, fate, free will, just to name a few. So Shakespeare’s works are timeless and universal. That also makes them relatable.