Characters of Shakespeare's Plays

"Characters of Shakespeare's Plays" by William Hazlitt is a deep look at personalities in plays from the past, showcasing the playwright's skill in making true-to-life people. Hazlitt's respect for the famous writer is clear as he explains the special qualities, reasons, and connections of characters. Starting with his own story - meeting thinkers like Coleridge and the ideas of his time Hazlitt shows his love for these personalities. He gets ready to talk about plays like "Cymbeline," "Macbeth," and "Julius Caesar," planning to explain how each role shows important ideas and emotions that all people feel, believing that knowing these characters helps us understand what it means to be human, as shown in the plays.