Comic strip shows how Shakespearean tragedies would have ended if characters ‘stayed at home’

In the now-viral comic strip, famous tragedy dramas, including King Lear, Hamlet, Antony & Cleopatra, goes through interesting plot twists as many lead characters can be seen following social distancing norms.

Shakespeare comic, Shakespearian tragedy comic strip, Shakespearian tragedy comic strip with social distancing message, Shakespearian comic stay at home, comic strip with social distancing message, Coronavirus, Coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19, Trending news, Indian Express news.

In the comic strip, while Julius Caesar stays at home in self-isolation, foiling the conspirators’ plans of his assassination, Juliet breaks the news of the masquerade party being called off due to the pandemic to Romeo.

A comic strip is making rounds on the internet showing how famous tragedies of William Shakespeare would have ended differently if characters had “stayed home”.

In the now-viral comic strip, famous tragedy dramas, including King Lear, Hamlet, Antony & Cleopatra, goes through interesting plot twists as many lead characters can be seen following social distancing norms.

Take a look here:

This made my evening! #Shakespeare #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/hMuj5RxJUo

— Dr Briony Frost (@OldNileSerpent) April 10, 2020

Developed by comic creator Mya Lixian Gosling, who goes by the username ‘Good Tickle Brain’ on Twitter, the comic strip stresses on the importance of social distancing in times of the coronavirus pandemic.

Take for example Romeo and Juliet. In the comic, Juliet breaks the news of the masquerade party being called off to Romeo due to the pandemic, all while maintaining a safe distance from her balcony.

Story continues below this ad

Meanwhile, Julius Caesar also stays at home in self-isolation, foiling the conspirators’ plans of his assassination.
And in Macbeth, King Duncan refuses to step out of his house because of the virus outbreak, thwarting his general Macbeth’s plan of killing him.

Netizens who came across the comic strip were delighted to see the interesting plot twists. Many shared the comic to urge people to stay indoors and adhere to the guidelines issued to fight the coronavirus outbreak. Take a look at some reactions here:

Thank you. I love this.

— Patricia Stoughton (@Tidal_Thames95) April 11, 2020

Love it!

— Nick Matthews (@NickCooperative) April 11, 2020

This is genius- I especially like Othello and Titus Andronicus. Mx

— Marilyn Rust (@MazRust) April 11, 2020

Fantastic!!!

— Diana Spencer 🇪🇺🇮🇪 (@DianaJSpencer) April 11, 2020

🤣 Thank you! #StayHomeSaveLives

— Shauni (@Oh4amuseoffire) April 9, 2020

Desdemona totally rocks in this! :)

— Eugenia Low (@echo_bravo_lima) April 12, 2020

Globally, the number of infections has risen to above 1.77 million, while nearly 1.08 lakh people have died. With over 20,000 casualties, the United States has the highest death toll from coronavirus in the world. (Track LIVE UPDATES here)

Leopard’s growl and a lie: How a blood-stained rock and a forensic report exposed a murder

Cities2 hr ago

In December 2024, a woman was found dead in a sugarcane field in Maharashtra, sparking public outrage over the human-wildlife conflict. The initial statement of a leopard attack was later revealed to be a planned murder by the victim's husband's nephew and a laborer. They were arrested and a charge sheet was filed against them.

View all shorts

Live Blog

PHOTOS