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.