The Significance of I.i of Hamlet, Othello and Macbeth

About the Book

Dr. Ali’s analysis of l.i of Hamlet, Othello and Macbeth has credibility and value in various fields, including theater, literature, and language study.  Dr. Ali’s extensive career as a scholar and educator, his global perspective as a world citizen, and his analytical talents qualify him as uniquely positioned for the role of drama and literary critic, explicating the concept of EXPOSITION in Shakespearean drama.  Thanks to his contribution in this study, readers and audiences the world over can discover a new appreciation of l.i of the three of Shakespeare's great tragedies -- Hamlet, Othello and Macbeth. 

-- Sharon L. Pugh, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Literacy, Culture and Language Education

Indiana University, Bloomington

April, 2009

“This is an intriguing analysis showing how the opening scenes of Hamlet, Othello, and Macbeth provide clues to reading the plays in innovative ways.   Dr. Ali demonstrates how even budding scholars can develop literary research methods and skills in the course of serious graduate work.  Reading the manuscript has added new dimensions to my understanding of the

Shakespearean plays.”

– Dr. Mohammad A. Auwal, Professor of Communication Studies, California State University, Los Angeles.

About the Author

Dr. M. Solaiman Ali was born in Kochakata, Kurigram, in the northern region of Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) along the border with Assam, in 1951. He was educated at Carmichael College, Rangpur (1966-1968), and Rajshahi University, Rajshahi (1968-1974).

Dr. Ali completed his MEd (Curriculum Development) and MA in English Literature at Lakehead University (Canada) (1980-1983). He studied Language Education (1985-1991) and Applied Linguistics (1996-1997) at Indiana University (USA), and received his PhD and TESOL Certificate.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         He Dr. Ali is the author of Dictionary of Education: Language of Teaching & Learning (published by AUTHORHOUSE PUBLISHERS) and various articles/documents. His upcoming books are: 1. A Study of the English Language-based Problems and Coping Strategies of Foreign Students at an American University; 2. The Journey of an Educator: Teaching & Learning in Saudi Arabia; 3. How to Write a Report in Science & Engineering; and 4. Bengali Cuisine International.

Dr. Ali has taught English as a Foreign/Second Language in Bangladesh, Algeria, Canada, the USA and Saudi Arabia. He is a versatile academic with knowledge and research skills in English Literature, Education and Applied Linguistics/TESOL, currently teaching Writing and Technical Communication courses at the Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

An ethnic Bengali, Dr. Ali has formally studied English, Bengali, French, and Latin languages and has picked up colloquial Saudi Arabian Arabic through his personal interactions. He is a US citizen, married and lives with his wife Alia and son Adam.