Shakespearean Tragedy

Synopsis
Educational video. Alan Dilnot and Susan Tweg explore complexities of Shakespeare’s plays aided by student actors’ dramatisations. The video examine heroes, supporting characters, and revenge schemes through a study of Hamlet and Macbeth. Students learn to recognise characteristics of tragedy, discern between ‘heroes’ and ‘tragic heroes’, and assess the relationship between responsibility and fate. The video also examines various ways the plays can be interpreted.
Series
Understanding Shakespeare
Language
English
Country
Australia
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2000
Duration
32 mins

Credits

Contributor
Alan Dilnot; Susan Tweg

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Hamlet; Macbeth
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Aimed at US Grades 6-12. The tapes may be bought singly or as a set.

Production Company

Name

Learning Essentials

Online Retailer

Name

Video Education Australasia c/o ClickView

Email
info@clickview.com.au
Web
http://www.vea.com.au/ External site opens in new window
Address
Suite 125, Jones Bay Wharf
26-32 Pirrama Road
Pyrmont
NSW 2009
Australia
Notes
UK agents: Boulton Hawker. VEA owned by ClickView.

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Shakespearean Tragedy". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av71182 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)