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Violence, masculinities, and the Shakespearean screen Toni Munn (24292793) PUREID: 682449081 Violence Shakespeare adaptation gender masculinity film This thesis examines now late-twentieth and early twenty-first century screen adaptations of Shakespeare reimagine violence, particularly in contrast to its frequent off-stage treatment in Shakespeare's plays. Focusing on adaptations from 1989 to 2021, it explores how and why violence is increasingly visualised and reshaped through the formal and interpretive possibilities of the screen. It argues that these representations are shaped by their cultural and historical contexts, while also foregrounding how adaptation reframes the relationship between violence and masculinity. In doing so, this study highlights how evolving constructs of masculinity inform the meaning and prominence of violence on the Shakespearean screen. <br><br><i>Thesis is embargoed until 31 July 2029.</i> 2026-10-01T16:14:44Z Text Thesis 10.17034/32805599.v1 https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Violence_masculinities_and_the_Shakespearean_screen/32805599 All Rights Reserved Open Access after 2029-07-31