期刊名称：Journal of Literature, Culture and Media Studies
印刷版ISSN：0974-7192
出版年度：2012
卷号：3
期号：5&6
语种：English
出版社：Chandra Publications
摘要：This article compares Claudius who is generally considered as a tragic villain with the tragic hero Macbeth and brings out the astonishing similarities between them. Both of these tragic characters are driven by their ambition to become the head of their land. This tragic flaw created havoc for them and others involved with them in their personal and public life. The positive qualities of Claudius and Macbeth can make the readers feel that these characters deserve the kingship than anyone else. They are true to themselves and feel guilty for their murderous act. They have similar flaws, hubris, insolence and bravado. This article demonstrates how the reading of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Macbeth from a counter perspective brings out an interesting revelation about the two tragic figures namely Claudius and Macbeth who are generally considered as poles apart from each other since they are seen from one particular angle negating or turning blind to the possibility of other perceptions.
