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Shakespearean Tragedy: Lectures on Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth by Bradley, A. C. (Andrew Cecil)

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Justice vs. Revenge

"Is taking the law into one's own hands ever justified, even when the established systems of justice have failed?"

Portrait of Hamlet
Hamlet
Portrait of Macbeth
Macbeth
Portrait of Othello
Othello
Hamlet vs Macbeth vs Othello
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The Power of Words

"Are words inherently manipulative, or can they be a tool for genuine connection and understanding?"

Portrait of Iago
Iago
Portrait of Cordelia
Cordelia
Portrait of The Fool
The Fool
Iago vs Cordelia vs The
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Fate vs. Free Will

"To what extent are we masters of our own destiny, and to what extent are we merely puppets of fate?"

Portrait of Macbeth
Macbeth
Portrait of Lady Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Portrait of Hamlet
Hamlet
Macbeth vs Lady vs Hamlet
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The Nature of Love

"Is true love unconditional, or is it contingent upon certain qualities and actions?"

Portrait of King Lear
King Lear
Portrait of Cordelia
Cordelia
Portrait of Othello
Othello
King vs Cordelia vs Othello
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