- Shakespeare broke away from the traditional "type" characters of classical tragedies.
_e.g._ Characters like Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear are multidimensional and morally ambiguous, allowing audiences to empathize with their struggles.
2. Explored wider range of tragic themes:
- While classical tragedies often focused on the downfall of a single protagonist, Shakespeare explored diverse themes such as love, ambition, jealousy, and madness.
3. Developed subplots and secondary characters:
- Subplot provide additional perspectives on the central tragedy, enriching the narrative and exploring secondary character's complexities.
4. Incorporated elements of comedy and irony:
- Shakespeare's tragedies often contain humorous moments and use irony to highlight the contradictions and complexities of human nature.
5. Used language to heighten dramatic effect:
- Shakespeare's mastery of language elevates his tragedies, enhancing the emotional impact of pivotal scenes and the depth of character's experiences.
6. Experimented with tragic structure:
- Shakespeare deviated from the classical unities of time, place, and action, allowing his tragedies to span longer periods and explore intricate plotlines.
By expanding on these elements, Shakespeare brought greater complexity, depth, and emotional resonance to tragic drama.