Module #1 Introduction to Shakespeares Tragedies Overview of the course, significance of Shakespeares tragedies, and key themes
Module #2 Shakespeares Life and Historical Context Shakespeares biography, Elizabethan England, and the Renaissance
Module #3 Tragic Conventions and Literary Devices Understanding tragedy as a genre, literary devices, and poetic techniques used by Shakespeare
Module #4 Romeo and Juliet:An Introduction Overview of the play, characters, and plot
Module #5 Romeo and Juliet:Themes and Motifs Exploring love, fate, and conflict in Romeo and Juliet
Module #6 Romeo and Juliet:Character Analysis In-depth analysis of Romeo, Juliet, and other key characters
Module #7 Romeo and Juliet:Tragic Flaws and Irony Examination of tragic flaws, irony, and their role in the plays tragic outcome
Module #8 Julius Caesar:An Introduction Overview of the play, characters, and plot
Module #9 Julius Caesar:Politics and Power Exploring the struggle for power, politics, and corruption in Julius Caesar
Module #10 Julius Caesar:Conspiracy and Betrayal Analyzing the conspirators, their motivations, and the consequences of their actions
Module #11 Hamlet:An Introduction Overview of the play, characters, and plot
Module #12 Hamlet:The Human Condition Exploring the human condition, morality, and the search for truth in Hamlet
Module #13 Hamlet:Madness and Sanity Examining the theme of madness, Hamlets sanity, and the blurred lines between reality and performance
Module #14 Hamlet:Revenge Tragedy and Morality Analyzing the revenge tragedy genre, morality, and the consequences of Hamlets actions
Module #15 Othello:An Introduction Overview of the play, characters, and plot
Module #16 Othello:Jealousy and Deception Exploring the destructive power of jealousy and deception in Othello
Module #17 Othello:Race, Gender, and Identity Examining the plays treatment of race, gender, and identity, and their impact on the characters and plot
Module #18 King Lear:An Introduction Overview of the play, characters, and plot
Module #19 King Lear:Power, Corruption, and Wisdom Analyzing the consequences of Lears actions, the nature of power, and the quest for wisdom
Module #20 King Lear:Family, Love, and Loyalty Examining the complex relationships between Lear and his daughters, and the themes of family, love, and loyalty
Module #21 Antony and Cleopatra:An Introduction Overview of the play, characters, and plot
Module #22 Antony and Cleopatra:Politics, Love, and Empire Exploring the intersection of politics, love, and empire in Antony and Cleopatra
Module #23 Antony and Cleopatra:Identity, Performance, and Tragedy Analyzing the themes of identity, performance, and tragedy in the play
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Shakespeare’s Tragedies career
