Shakespeare's shortest tragedy, Macbeth, is also one of his most popular plays. Here are some of the most famous quotations from the 'Scottish Play'.

Feb 5, 2011 – Samantha Markham

The witches' prophecies in Macbeth act as a curse by disrupting the natural order. Macbeth's trust in demonic prophecies brings about his downfall.

Jan 31, 2011 – Annabelle Fogerty

The Chorus in Henry V blurs the distinction between reality and fantasy in one of Shakespeare's most popular historical plays.

Jan 29, 2011 – Megan Summers

Brutus is a central character in Julius Caesar. He joins a plot to murder Caesar, his friend, because he believes that Caesar's ambition is dangerous.

Jan 29, 2011 – Susannah White

Through the contrast in the love relationships in the play, the deceptive device is used to illustrate these very different types of love.

Jan 25, 2011 – Annabelle Fogerty

Fate plays an important role in Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of King Richard the Third," in justifying the outcome of the play and the outcome of history.

Jan 24, 2011 – Annabelle Fogerty

In Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar, words are important both before and after Caesar's death. Cassius and Antony both use the power of persuasion.

Jan 21, 2011 – Susannah White

Although Tybalt only appears in a few scenes of 'Romeo and Juliet', he has a significant influence on the course of events.

Jan 10, 2011 – Susannah White

The theme of equivocation is a prominent, but often overlooked, element of Shakespeare's Macbeth; numerous characters and scenes show its damaging effects.

Jan 8, 2011 – Ben Guthrie

'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare is a play about conflict, but Benvolio is often seen trying to keep the peace.

Jan 8, 2011 – Susannah White

If you wish to study the character of Mercutio in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, this article will show you all the key scenes involving him with quotes.

Dec 28, 2010 – Susannah White

If you wish to study the character of Juliet in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' this article will show you the key scenes involving her with useful quotes.

Dec 27, 2010 – Susannah White

If you wish to study the character of Romeo in Shakespeare's' Romeo and Juliet' this article will show you all the key scenes involving him with quotations.

Dec 27, 2010 – Susannah White

In Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet the Nurse provides an element of comedy but she also acts as a go-between for Romeo and Juliet.

Dec 22, 2010 – Susannah White

Romeo and Juliet is considered to be a love story but the play is full of conflict and pain. This conflict is one of Shakespeare's major themes in the play.

Dec 19, 2010 – Susannah White

Friar Lawrence represents religious authority in Romeo and Juliet. Many of the characters seek his advice and he plays a central role in this tragedy.

Dec 18, 2010 – Susannah White

Romeo and Juliet is considered to be one of the greatest love stories of all time. The image of light is used by Shakespeare to show the brightness of love.

Dec 18, 2010 – Susannah White

Broadcasts of some of Shakespeare's plays, shown around the world through the National Theatre Live program, allow people to see world-class performances.

Dec 15, 2010 – Susan Huebert

These two plays are examples of tragedies in which the protagonist's devastating end results from a catastrophic error in judgment.

Dec 14, 2010 – Tasha Kelley

Shakespeare is famous for painting a vivid picture of a "tragic hero". This is seen in the character Othello.

Dec 13, 2010 – Tasha Kelley