Studying Shakespeare

Almost everyone has had to study a Shakespeare play at some point, whether it was for their SATs, GCSEs, A-levels or as part of a university course. This section aims to develop your understanding of Shakespeare and his language in order to help you, no matter which play you are studying. It also aims to introduce you to studying Shakespeare at AS and A2 level.

Shakespeare links

There are lots of resources available on the internet. Here are details of some useful links:

Absolute Shakespeare http://absoluteshakespeare.com -
Contains facts about Shakespeare, details of the Globe theatre and quizzes… The site also contains links to study guides on some of his more famous plays, and includes a picture gallery of paintings depicting scenes from Shakespeare plays.

Shakespeare resource centre http://www.bardweb.net -
Includes plot summaries and useful links.

English resources http://www.englishresources.co.uk -
This site includes worksheets on Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and more…

What you need to know about Shakespeare http://shakespeare.about.com -
Contains details of the different genres of Shakespeare’s plays, timelines, frequently asked questions and more…