Irony is a trait that is present in all Shakespearean plays, both tragedies and comedies. This is because irony is a trait that serves several purposes, including creating suspense, adding complexity to a plot and providing comic relief. However, cheerful endings are exclusive of comedies, while a melancholy tone and themes of guilt are usually found in tragedies.
450 years after the birth of Shakespeare, his tragedies, comedies, sonnets and historical works continue to fascinate readers, and his most celebrated works, such as "Hamlet" and "Romeo and Juliet", are among the most represented in the theater. Shakespeare has been voted the most representative cultural figure in the United Kingdom, according to an international survey by the British Council, which is responsible for fostering British culture abroad. The English playwright was able to model in his works the deepest feelings of human existence, such as love, hatred, passion, tyranny, and destiny. His tragedies were characterized by a philosophical concept of life and death, with passionate and heroic protagonists.
