Julius Caesar

Why is this a tragedy, not a history?  Who is the tragic hero?

The Merchant of Venice

What does the title foreshadow?  What comedic devices do you recognize?

King Lear

Knowing what you do about the Divine Right of Kings, what do you think Shakespeare is saying in the first act of this play?  What about legitimacy?

Henry IV PART 2

Why do you think the play opens with such a lengthy legal discussion?  What does it say about Henry's relationship with the church, considering how his father gained the throne?

The Tempest

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This is considered by many to be Shakespeare's last play (always debatable).
If we take it to be his last hurrah, what do you think he is saying?  In your opinion, how has his writing developed?