When Romeo refuses to fight with Tybalt, Mercutio takes his place. This shows his loyalty to and love for his friend. You can find the theme of love in lots of plays by Shakespeare: A Midsummer ...

Readers and audiences have turned to Shakespeare's greatest plays for their insights into power and performance, sex and religion, demagoguery and populism. But what political currents were likely ...

Shakespeare uses the soothsayer character to build suspense in the play. Shakespeare Themes. collection Shakespeare Themes These short classroom videos explore some of the themes that span ...