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Identifier

000417330

Title

Η έννοια της εξουσίας και η προσέγγισή της στο ιστορικό έργο του Ουίλλιαμ Σαίξπηρ, ο Βασιλιάς Ριχάρδος ο Γ'

Alternative Title

The notion of power and its approach to the historical play of the William Shakespeare, King Richard III

Author

Καζιάνη, Ελένη

Thesis advisor

Χειλά, Μαρίνα

Abstract

The subject of this paper refers to the meaning of the term power and how it is presented in the historical play of William Shakespeare King Richard III. Power is a notion that is found from classical antiquity until today, and assigned a lot of different meanings by philosophers and others, making it, with the passage of time, a notion of immense political interest. The glamour of power is outlined in one more historical figure: Richard III, a king whose passion for the conquest of power did not let him rest throughout his lifetime. Of course it was his choice. Thus, the majesty of power can entice every person, from the purest to the most invidious, because its «canvas» can mislead governments, regimes, leaders and inspire false hopes in the people. However, if one underestimates it as not tempting, it can undoubtedly be dangerous. We can understand this from Niccolò Machiavelli’s book The Prince. In this play it is suggested that man is mean and acts to his advantage, just like Richard III, who is a figure with exactly these characteristics, which is why he is recognized as a “Machiavellian” leader.

Language

Greek

Subject

Machaivelli Niccolò

Power

Prince

Richard III

Shakespeare William

Theatre

Εξουσία

Ηγεμόνας

Θέατρο