In 'Othello' by Shakespeare, the story begins with Othello's success in Venice. However, Iago is envious of Cassio getting a promotion over him. So, he decides to ruin Othello. He starts by making Othello think Desdemona loves Cassio. Othello, who deeply loves Desdemona, is gradually turned against her. His love turns to blind rage and jealousy. He strangles Desdemona in her bed. When he realizes the truth, he is overcome with remorse and takes his own life, while Iago is finally punished for his evil deeds.
Well, 'Othello' is a complex play. Othello is a respected figure in Venice, but Iago has a grudge against him. Iago plants the seed of doubt about Desdemona's fidelity in Othello's mind. He uses various means like a lost handkerchief to deceive Othello. Othello, being a proud and passionate man, falls for the lies. His relationship with Desdemona deteriorates until the tragic end where he kills her and then himself.
Jealousy is a major theme. Othello's jealousy, fueled by Iago's lies, leads to the tragic end. Another theme is race. Othello's status as a Moor in a white Venetian society affects how others perceive him. Also, appearance vs. reality is there as Iago seems honest but is truly evil.
The play is about Rosalind and her father who are exiled from the court. Rosalind disguises herself as a man named Ganymede in the Forest of Arden. There are various love plots. Orlando, who loves Rosalind, also ends up in the forest. Rosalind, as Ganymede, tests Orlando's love. Eventually, all the misunderstandings are resolved, and there are multiple marriages at the end.
Hamlet by Shakespeare is a tragic story. Hamlet, the prince of Denmark, is thrown into chaos when his father dies and his mother marries his uncle Claudius in haste. Hamlet is visited by his father's ghost, who tells him of Claudius' murder. Hamlet's response is to act crazy as a way to start his revenge plot. He has many opportunities to kill Claudius but hesitates, perhaps due to his moral and philosophical nature. Meanwhile, his actions cause distress to those around him, especially Ophelia who loves him. Ophelia goes mad and dies. Hamlet arranges a play within a play to try and catch Claudius' guilty reaction. In the final act, there is a fencing duel where Claudius tries to have Hamlet killed. But Hamlet turns the tables and kills Claudius, though he himself also succumbs to his wounds, along with others like Laertes who was also involved in the complex web of revenge and deceit.
Twelfth Night is a comedy full of love, confusion and mistaken identities. Viola is shipwrecked and separated from her twin brother Sebastian. She disguises herself as a man named Cesario to serve Duke Orsino. The Duke is in love with Lady Olivia, but she is mourning her brother and refuses to see suitors. However, she falls in love with Cesario (Viola in disguise). Meanwhile, Sebastian also arrives in Illyria, and is mistaken for Cesario by many. Eventually, all the confusions are sorted out. Viola's identity is revealed, and she and the Duke get together, and Sebastian marries Olivia.
Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story. Romeo is from the Montague family and Juliet from the Capulet family. Their families are feuding. They meet at a party and fall in love instantly. They secretly marry with the help of Friar Laurence. However, Romeo kills Juliet's cousin Tybalt in a fight and is banished. Juliet is then forced to marry Paris by her parents. Friar Laurence gives Juliet a potion to make her seem dead so she can avoid the marriage and be reunited with Romeo. But Romeo doesn't get the message in time, sees Juliet 'dead' and kills himself. Juliet wakes up, finds Romeo dead and then kills herself too.
Hamlet by Shakespeare? Well, Hamlet's father is slain by Claudius. The ghost tells Hamlet. Hamlet feigns madness. He's conflicted about revenge. There are deaths like Ophelia's. Eventually, Hamlet avenges his father but loses his life.
Macbeth is a Scottish general. Three witches prophesy that he will be king. Driven by ambition and his wife's urging, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne. However, he is then haunted by guilt. His reign is filled with paranoia as he tries to secure his power by killing more people, including his friend Banquo. Lady Macbeth also descends into madness due to the guilt of their actions. Eventually, Macbeth is overthrown and killed in battle.
It stays true by keeping the main plot intact. All the key events like Othello's marriage to Desdemona, Iago's plotting against him, and the tragic ending are there. The dialogues also often directly quote from the play, so the essence of Shakespeare's writing is maintained.
The full story of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' is a complex and tragic one. Hamlet, the prince, is plunged into a world of chaos when his father is killed and his mother marries the murderer, his uncle Claudius. A ghost appears to Hamlet, revealing the truth of his father's death. Hamlet's internal struggle is a major part of the play. He's torn between his desire for revenge and his moral and philosophical quandaries. His actions, like his feigned madness, have far - reaching consequences. His relationship with Ophelia is a casualty of his state of mind. The play builds up to a violent and fatal duel, which results in multiple deaths and the resolution of the main conflict, albeit in a very tragic way.
Not really. Othello is a tragedy and is mostly known for its intense and dramatic moments rather than comic ones.