Date of Award
3-21-2000
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
English
First Advisor
Carolyn M. Craft, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Michael Lund, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Martha E. Cook, Ph.D.
Abstract
This is an examination of the evil characters in Shakespearian works like Richard III, King Lear, Othello, and Titus Andronicus. It examines how the evolution of villains in Shakespeare’s from his early works to his later works. It also shows how these characters are more than just the vices of the story. They possess desires and hidden motives but are also the primary roles that push a story forward.
Recommended Citation
Yarbrough, Allie Chaffin, "The Portrayal of Evil and the Shakespearean Villain" (2000). Theses & Honors Papers. 173.
https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/etd/173
