LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 17:3 March 2017
ISSN 1930-2940

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Space in the Selected Plays of William Shakespeare

Mrs. Geeta Ravindran
Ms. Anagha Vallikat

Abstract

Literature consists of writings that have lasting value and contain a wealth of meanings that are stated, implied or embedded within the work. Space may be considered as an effective literary device that helps in unearthing meanings hidden within the words, between the lines and also among different works of a single author. Spaces can speak much more than spoken words. The spaces in between Shakespeare’s quotes are intertwined with ambiguity which enchants any keen observer and arouses curiosity. Space manifests itself in myriad ways in his works. This paper makes an effort to decode some of the hidden meanings of the spaces in some of his quotes. The paper consists of such an analytical study of the plays Julius Caesar, Othello, Titus Andronicus and The Merchant of Venice. The analysis is done by applying the notion of theatre and space in the plays of Shakespeare.

Keywords: Space, betrayal, justice, revenge

Space in the Selected Plays of Shakespeare

As per definitions, literature is a noun that refers to written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit. It is a discipline that undergoes a paradigm shift in its subject, scope and objective during the course of time. There exists a plethora of other definitions for the seemingly simple ten letter word “literature”. However, the beauty of literature lies in the fact that it is beyond all definitions. The failure to find an apt and precise definition for something creates an urge to explore it further and learn more and more about it. And the thing with literature is that the more one tries to uncover its meanings, the more ambiguous it becomes! In a way, to understand literature is to understand one’s own self. Because in some way or the other literature is life itself. Words bring completeness to the world. They have the ability to mesmerize people without the help of spooky voodoos and magical wands. The magic seems to rest within the beautiful arrangement of subtle yet powerful words.

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Mrs. Geeta Ravindran
Assistant Professor
Department of English
Yuvakshetra College
Ezhakkad
Yuvakhetra Rd.
Mundur-II
Palakkad 678631
Kerala
India
gravi87@yahoo.co.in

Ms. AnaghaVallikat
Student
Yuvakshetra College
Department of Engli
sh Yuvakshetra College
Ezhakkad
Yuvakhetra Rd.
Mundur-II
Palakkad 678631
Kerala
India
anaghavallikat96@gmail.com
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