مشخصات پژوهش

Human beings shrink from suffering. We avoid confronting the afflictions of others because it is unpleasant, and if we focus on suffering for too long, it could give us a pessimistic view of the world. Nevertheless, we remain avid fans of television dramas, intense and violent movies, and works of literature that speak to the truest of human experiences. Suffering is an inevitable facet of life. All around the world countless numbers of people endure suffering from violence, abuse, natural disasters, and their own vindictive and self-damaging natures. It is difficult to make sense of and find meaning in the seemingly pointless suffering in our everyday lives. This thesis explores the meaning of suffering through the lenses of Shakespeare’s plays Hamlet, King Lear, and Othello. Literature imitates life and, by exploring it, along with modern research and real-world survivor testaments, in this thesis, takes a holistic approach to making meaning out of the seemingly meaningless pain and chaos that suffering inflicts. Wisdom which is the result of suffering throughout the ages and in numerous cultures covers artisan skills, scientific knowledge, etiquette, philosophy, psychology, politics, sociology, jurisprudence, and the like. The primary function of this research is to show how the characters Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear suffer and how they achieve wisdom in the three plays Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear, respectively.