The human nature of Shakespeare’s tragedy in the Renaissance

期刊: 《Frontiers of social sciences》 DOI:10.64649/yh.fss.2025040002 PDF下载

Ke xianfei

Mogilev State University

摘要

Shakespeare’s tragic works are imbued with profound philosophical depth, with his most significant contribution being the exploration of “human nature’s complexity.” This insight became particularly evident in the late Renaissance period. The analysis focuses on how “the clash between desire and reason leads to the collapse of social order,” guiding readers to deeply contemplate ethical dilemmas. Unlike the early Renaissance’s universal glorification of “desire,” individuals at this stage had broken free from religious constraints, demonstrating strong self-awareness. When desire oversteps rational boundaries, it may trigger moral crises. This binary opposition between good and evil originates from the dualistic theory within Western logocentrism. The fates of many tragic characters in Shakespeare’s works follow this logical framework, which serves as a preconceived narrative structure that showcases his unique artistic mastery and intellectual depth.

关键词

Shakespeare; Renaissance; Human nature analysis; Humanism

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