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In Shakespeare in Love, the story begins with Shakespeare having a hard time coming up with new ideas for his plays. One day, he encounters Viola at a theater audition. Viola is a headstrong woman who loves the theater but as a woman in that era, she has limited opportunities. So, she dresses as a man named Thomas Kent to be part of Shakespeare's play. Shakespeare is immediately drawn to this 'man' not knowing it's Viola. As they work together on the play, their relationship deepens into love. However, Viola's family has arranged her marriage to Lord Wessex. There are many complications, like when Shakespeare discovers Viola's true identity. Despite the difficulties, their love story serves as the inspiration for Shakespeare to create Romeo and Juliet, and in the end, Viola sails to America with Lord Wessex, leaving Shakespeare with a bittersweet memory and a great play.

Hamlet is a complex play. Hamlet, the prince of Denmark, is mourning his father's death. His father's ghost appears and reveals that he was murdered by Hamlet's uncle, Claudius, who has now married Hamlet's mother, Gertrude. Hamlet feigns madness to plot his revenge. There are many soliloquies where Hamlet contemplates life, death, and the morality of revenge. In the end, a series of tragic events unfold, including the deaths of many characters, and Hamlet finally avenges his father but also loses his own life.

Love is a major theme. For example, in 'Romeo and Juliet', the passionate love between the two main characters drives the plot. Another theme is power, like in 'Macbeth' where the thirst for power leads to many tragedies. Also, revenge can be seen in 'Hamlet' as Hamlet tries to avenge his father's death.

Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story. Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, fall in love at first sight. Their families are feuding. They secretly marry with the help of Friar Laurence. Romeo kills Juliet's cousin Tybalt in a fight and is banished. Juliet fakes her own death to avoid marrying another man. Romeo, believing her dead, kills himself. Juliet wakes up, sees Romeo dead, and then also takes her own life.

Twelfth Night is a comedy full of love, confusion and mistaken identities. Viola is shipwrecked and separated from her twin brother Sebastian. She disguises herself as a man named Cesario to serve Duke Orsino. The Duke is in love with Lady Olivia, but she is mourning her brother and refuses to see suitors. However, she falls in love with Cesario (Viola in disguise). Meanwhile, Sebastian also arrives in Illyria, and is mistaken for Cesario by many. Eventually, all the confusions are sorted out. Viola's identity is revealed, and she and the Duke get together, and Sebastian marries Olivia.

Hamlet is definitely one of the most memorable. His internal struggle and his famous 'To be or not to be' soliloquy are well - known. Juliet from 'Romeo and Juliet' is also very memorable for her young and passionate love. And Macbeth, with his ambition and the tragic path he takes due to his lust for power.

Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story. Romeo is from the Montague family and Juliet from the Capulet family. Their families are feuding. They meet at a party and fall in love instantly. They secretly marry with the help of Friar Laurence. However, Romeo kills Juliet's cousin Tybalt in a fight and is banished. Juliet is then forced to marry Paris by her parents. Friar Laurence gives Juliet a potion to make her seem dead so she can avoid the marriage and be reunited with Romeo. But Romeo doesn't get the message in time, sees Juliet 'dead' and kills himself. Juliet wakes up, finds Romeo dead and then kills herself too.

The play is about Rosalind and her father who are exiled from the court. Rosalind disguises herself as a man named Ganymede in the Forest of Arden. There are various love plots. Orlando, who loves Rosalind, also ends up in the forest. Rosalind, as Ganymede, tests Orlando's love. Eventually, all the misunderstandings are resolved, and there are multiple marriages at the end.

The story is set in Venice. Bassanio wants to court Portia, a wealthy heiress. He asks his friend Antonio, a merchant, for money. Antonio's money is tied up in his ships at sea, so he borrows from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. Shylock, who has been mistreated by Antonio in the past, agrees to lend the money but on a bond that if not repaid in time, he can take a pound of Antonio's flesh. Bassanio goes to Belmont to court Portia. Portia has suitors choose between three caskets - one of gold, one of silver, and one of lead. Bassanio chooses the lead casket correctly and wins Portia's hand. Meanwhile, Antonio's ships are lost, and he can't repay Shylock. In court, Portia disguises herself as a male lawyer and cleverly outwits Shylock, saving Antonio.

Macbeth is a Scottish general. Three witches prophesy that he will be king. Driven by ambition and his wife's urging, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne. However, he is then haunted by guilt. His reign is filled with paranoia as he tries to secure his power by killing more people, including his friend Banquo. Lady Macbeth also descends into madness due to the guilt of their actions. Eventually, Macbeth is overthrown and killed in battle.