SHAKESPEARE'S ANTAGONISTS AND COLONIALISM,AN ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVE TO SOME FAMOUS PLAYS
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Aristotelian, Alternative, Colonialism, Liberal Humanist, PoliticsAbstract
The purpose of this study was to analyze Shakespeare’s antagonists by using Historical and Post Colonial theoretical lenses. It assessed the influence of domestic politics and colonialism on the creation of these characters. There was an excessive influence of the humanist approach as far as criticism on Shakespeare is concerned. Another aspect which acted as a counter argument was somewhat religious. Although these approaches fell in line with Aristotelian tragedy, they limited the scope for further research on these antagonists of Shakespeare. The article endeavored to provide an alternative point of view by discussing some famous plays. It proved helpful in breaking the ice accumulated due to an excessive influence of the Liberal Humanist approach. By this alternative perspective, the scope of research was widened as new insights continued to appear on Shakespearean theatre
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