| Twelfth
Night : A 2 page essay on effect and characterization in Shakespeare's
"Twelfth night." No bibliography. 12thtrik.wps
Twelfth Night / Theme Of Love : A
3 page essay on the theme of love in Twelfth Night and how it is not particularly
selective of gender. The writer argues that the play is Shakespeare's attempt to show us
"what we are versus what we think we are." Specific examples relevant to Orsino,
Olivia, and Viola, are used to illustrate points made. No other sources cited. Twellove.wps
Twelfth Night / Character Of Feste : A 5
page paper analyzing the character of Feste in Shakespeare’s play, Twelfth Night. The
paper discusses the three dimensionalism of Feste’s character within the play. No
additional sources cited. Feste.doc
Twelfth Night -- Live, On Stage ! : 2
page recounting of a college theatrical performance of Shakespeare's "Twelfth
Night." Discussed are the actors' abitlies, stage direction, and of course,-- how
this particular production may have differed from the original. No Bibliography. Twelfth.wps
Twelfth Night, As Directed by Kenneth Branagh
: A 5 page paper that considers the important love relationships that develop between
the characters of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, directed by Kenneth Branagh, and the
comedic conflict that occurs as a result. Also considered is the role of Feste, and his
importance in directing the concept of love. Shake2.wps
Shakespeare’s "The Two
Gentlemen of Verona" / Valentine vs Proteus : In 5 pages the author
compares and contrasts Valentine's and Proteus' attitudes toward friendship and love in
Shakespeare's "The Two Gentlemen of Verona, " and how these attitudes effected
the ultimate outcome of the play. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Valprot.wps
Loyalty in William Shakespeare’s
"The Two Gentlemen of Verona": A 5 page paper which examines the theme
of loyalty that is present throughout William Shakespeare’s comedy, The Two
Gentlemen of Verona (1623?). No additional sources cited. TGVerona.rtf
Sonnet
#15 : In 5 pages the writer discusses Shakespeare's Sonnet #15. The sonnet is
paraphrased, each argumentative point of the quatrain, and the concluding couplet is
restated, and the poem is analyzed. No additional sources cited. Sonnet15.wps
Shakespeare's Sonnet # 73 : An 8
page research paper on Shakespeare's Sonnet 73. The writer describes and analyzes the
meaning of the sonnet, details the poetic elements in the sonnet, and discusses the
general effect of the sonnet to the reader. Sonnet73.wps
Shakespeare’s Sonnet # 116 / Analysis Of
Meaning : A 3 page essay exploring the meaning of Shakespeare's Sonnet #116.
Through the use of metaphors, Shakespeare shares his conviction that love weathers all
storms. 116.wps
Shakespeare's Sonnet #138 : A 4 page
explication on this infamous author's work. Clearly suggesting an aging love relationship
between a man and a woman, this sonnet is replete with symbolism. Sonne138.wps
"My Mistress' Eyes" & "Let
Me Not To the Marriage of True Minds..." : 3 pages worth of notes and
discussion on two of Shakespeare's sonnets bearing these titles. The writer focuses upon
theme, symbolism, verse, tone, and more. No additional sources cited. Poeshak2.wps
"Shall I Compare Thee to A Summer's Day
? : A 2 paragraph essay explaining meaning and allusions in this well-known
Shakespearean sonnet. No Bibliography. Poemshak.wps *TOTAL PRICE FOR THIS ESSAY
ONLY $ 9.95 !
"Love's
Labours Lost" / Character Of Berowne : A 6 page research paper analyzing the
character of Berowne, one of three Lords who agree with King Ferdinand to create a little
"academe." They vow to accomplish this moral and intellectual development.
Berowne is the only one reluctant to sign the agreement and the writer examines his
rationale. Bibliography cites two sources. Lovelabo.wps
Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus" /
Violence and Violation : In 6 pages the author discusses violence and violation in
"The Most Lamentable Tragedy of Titus Andronicus" by William Shakespeare. The
play contains such acts as the sacrifice of a human being, the rape and mutilation of a
chaste female, ritualistic slaughter, and cannibalism. There is violence and violation
from the beginning to the end of the play. Bibliography lists 6 sources. PCtavv.doc
Shakespeare's "Winter's Tale" /
Symbolism : In 5 pages the author discusses the symbolism present in "The
Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare. The play is filled with symbolism from its
very title "The Winter's Tale" to the end. The title symbolizes the affiliation
of the play with storytelling. In fact, Mamillius, who is the son to Leontes, the King of
Sicilia, advises his mother, Hermione, in the second act that "a sad tale's best for
winter" (2.1.27). This symbolic omen predicts what will come. No additional sources
cited. PCwts.doc
Shakespeare’s Art as a Form of Love
: This 5 page report discusses whether or not Shakespeare wants his art to serve as a
form of love. Giving is a form and an act of love and Shakespeare certainly demonstrated
his love for his audiences in giving them the characters and plots by which they might
examine their own lives. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Artlove.wps
Writers Who Influenced Shakespeare :
A 4 page paper that considers the major works that influenced the writings of Shakespeare.
The writer demonstrates that while there is little documented evidence of influences,
there are considerable textual similarities between Shakespeare's plays and the writings
of Marlowe, Chaucer, Virgil and Seneca, as well as many influences noted from the Bible.
Bibliography lists 2 sources. Shake1.wps
The Shakespeare Authorship Controversy :
This 6 page paper explores what some call one of the world’s greatest mysteries,
whether or not the works attributed to William Shakespeare were actually written by him.
There is a movement to give credit to another who lived during the time period. The paper
exposes that movement as having hidden motivations and concludes that William Shakespeare
is the true author. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Shakauth.wps
Shakespeare's Treatment Of Women In His
Political Plays : In this extremely well-written 8 page essay, the writer is
concerned with how, in Richard III, women are given great clout,-- yet are disempowered at
the same time. The phenomenon of Shakespeare's treatment of women is then compared with
such in other plays (i.e., Henry IV - VII). It is concluded that Richard III is distinct
in that the power Shakespeare takes from women is not only the power to curse and seduce;
it is also the power to transcend the frame of historical representation, the ability to
address the audience directly without the knowledge of the other characters, etc;
Bibliography lists 12 sources. Shakewom.wps
Speeches from Henry IV
(I.ii.185-192-I.ii.1-9) Analyzed : A 5 page paper which analyzes the speeches of
Prince Hal and King Henry IV for metaphor, tone, how the speeches compare and contrast
with each other. No additional sources cited. HenryIV2.wps
The Roots of Capitalism in Shakespeare and
Mandeville : A 9 page paper discussing The Merchant of Venice by William
Shakespeare and The Fable of the Bees by Bernard de Mandeville. The paper shows how
the development of capitalism has had roots in distinctly non-capitalist values. No
sources except books. Venice.wps
Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice /
Exasperating Shylock : A 5 page paper on Shakespeare’s
characterization of Shylock in The Merchant of Venice. The paper observes that in
Shylock Shakespeare creates one of his most exasperating characters, one who is often
heartless and cruel, but at other times sympathetic. Bibliography lists 1 source. Shylock.wps
Appearance Versus Reality In Thoreau, Coetzee,
and Shakespeare : A 5 page paper discussing the fact that it is the lens of
society that distorts reality, thus making the perception of truth more difficult. The
paper concludes that the individual is most himself when he is apart from the roles into
which society has bound him. Bibliography lists three sources used to argue these points :
Thoreau’s Walden, Coetzee’s Waiting for the Barbarians, and
Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. Thoreau.wps
The Evolution of Tragedy :
A 5 page look at the changes the genre of dramatic tragedy has undergone between the days
of the ancient Greeks and our own era. Examples are provided from Sophocles’ Oedipus
Rex, Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, and Arthur Miller’s Death
of a Salesman. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Tragevo.wps
The Play Within the Play of "A Midsummer
Night’s Dream" & the Human Relationships of the Characters : This 6
page report discusses and compares the relationships of three of Shakespeare’s well
known couples – Pyramus and Thisbe, Theseus and Hippolyta, and Romeo and Juliet. No
additional sources cited. Shakes.wps
Magic In "A Midsummer’s Night
Dream" And "Sir Gawain And The Green Knight" : A 5 page paper
discussing how magic is employed in the two works. King Oberon uses the magical potions in
order to effect his own short-term gain; Sir Gawain uses his as an aid in keeping himself
pure as he desires to be. No additional sources cited. Midsum4.wps
Shakespeare
/ Violence In Julius Caesar and Romeo & Juliet : A 5 page essay on the textual
effects of violence in society in "Julius Caesar" and "Romeo and
Juliet." The writer posits that in the end, the manipulated public has disappeared
from the text. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Ceasroju.doc
Taming Of The Shrew vs. Romeo & Juliet /
Marital Choice : An 8 page paper looking at William Shakespeare’s The
Taming of the Shrew and Romeo and Juliet. The writer notes that whereas Juliet,
initially the more socially-conventional of the two, took a forceful and active hand in
choosing her own mate, Kate the Shrew found herself forced into not only a marriage but a
role in life which did not reflect her personality, with a man so unlike the person she
would have been expected to marry that her personality was altered to fit. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Romshrew.wps
Taming vs. Much Ado / Shakespearean Pairs : A
3 page analysis of "Much Ado About Nothing" and "The Taming of the
Shrew," which focuses on Shakespeare's frequent use of pairs, i.e. two plots, two
female leads, two male leads, etc. and how this structural device was used both to
progress the plot and also to aid characterization. No additional sources cited. Shapair.wps
Taming vs. Much Ado # 2 / Use Of Dramatic : A
3 page analysis of the use of dramatic irony in "Much Ado About Nothing"
and "The Taming of the Shrew." The writer argues that the use of dramatic
irony in "Much Ado About Nothing" is more subtle then in "The
Taming of the Shrew," and that the more obvious use of dramatic irony in "Shrew"
facilitated the play's ribald nature and broad humor. No additional sources cited. Mushrew.wps
"Romeo & Juliet" &
"The Phoenix & the Turtle" vs. "The Crow" : This 5 page
research paper examines the parallel themes which run through William Shakespeare's play, "Romeo
and Juliet," his poem, "The Phoenix and the Turtle" and Alex
Proyas' 1993 film, The Crow. Specifically compared are the portrayal of eternal
love, death, and peace in the works. Bibliography lists 1 source. Shakcrow.wps
Love as Disguise and Revelation in
Shakespeare’s Comedies : A 10 page paper looking at three of
Shakespeare’s comedies -- As You Like It, Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Twelfth
Night -- and the motifs of disguise, transformation, and revelation in each. It
concludes that the disguised state is a learning stage, and in order to return life to its
proper place, this stage must be transcended, and the characters must learn from it and go
on with their lives in a more conventional way. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Lovesha.wps
Loss And Restoration In The Plays Of
Shakespeare : This 5 page paper analyzes how William Shakespeare convicts loss and
restoration in his plays. Specific examples are provided from The Tempest, Midsummer
Night’s Dream, & Macbeth. Midsumr.rtf
The Price Of Love In Shakespeare’s Comedies
: A 10 page analysis of 4 of Shakespeare’s comedies: A Midsummer Night’s
Dream, Love’s Labour’s Lost, The Taming of the Shrew,
and All’s well that ends well. The writer discusses these plays from the
standpoint of the obstacles which the lover’s had to overcome in order to reach a
happy ending. The writer argues that these obstacles, as well as making a good story, also
served to illustrate the purity and high spiritual level of the lovers’ devotion. No
secondary sources cited. Lovecom.wps
Magic In "A Midsummer’s Night
Dream" And "Sir Gawain And The Green Knight" : A 5 page paper
discussing how magic is employed in the two works. King Oberon uses the magical potions in
order to effect his own short-term gain; Sir Gawain uses his as an aid in keeping himself
pure as he desires to be. No additional sources cited. Midsum4.wps
The Search For Meaning In King Lear &
Macbeth : A 6 page paper looking at these two Shakespearean plays in terms of
twentieth-century psychologist Viktor Frankl’s theories on the relationship of
suffering and meaning in life. The paper concludes that both Shakespeare and Frankl show
that without a sense of meaning whose ground is in the self, life has no meaning at all.
Bibliography lists four sources. Learmac.wps
"Antony & Cleopatra" vs.
"King Lear" / The Villain as Himself : A 5 page paper looking at
both these plays by William Shakespeare in terms of the playwright’s use of villains.
The paper shows that in both these plays, the protagonist is at least partly responsible
-- through the shortcomings of his own character -- for his own defeat. No additional
sources cited. Cleolear.wps
Chastity As A Threat In Measure for Measure vs.
Midsummer Night’s Dream : A 12 page paper examining whether
Shakespeare found the concept of chastity threatening. It concludes that what he actually
found threatening was virginity because it violated the order of nature; chastity, or
purity of soul, he had no problem with at all. Bibliography lists twelve sources. Measure2.wps
Order & Superstition In
Shakespeare’s Tragedies : A 5 page paper discussing the presence and
significance of omens, portents, and prophesies in Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Julius
Caesar. The writer concludes that because Shakespeare saw the world as something
planned and coherent, it is possible to divine that plan through supernatural sources.
Bibliography lists five sources. Supersha.wps
Three Plays, Three Directors : A 9 page
paper that discusses three plays of William Shakespeare, "Twelfth Night"
directed by Kenneth Branagh, "Othello" directed by Oliver Parker, and
"Richard III" directed by Richard Loncraine. This paper focuses on the dramatic
presentations of the theme of love in these three plays. Shake3.wps
Othello's Iago vs. King Lear's Edmund
: A well-written 3 page essay in which the writer compares Iago and Edmund as two
villainous characters-- neither of them at all admirable. Parallels are drawn between the
two and sufficient evidence is given to support the thesis that we should not sympathize
with either one of them. No Bibliography. Iagoking.wps
Anger Conflicts in Hamlet, Othello & King
Lear : A 3 page paper on the anger-based emotional conflicts in Shakespeare’s
works: Hamlet, Othello and King Lear. The basis for this anger and the results of the
anger-induced behavior by the works’ protagonists is presented within the family
structure. Bibliography list 1 source. Hokl.wps
Shakespeare & the Effectiveness of Death /
Juliet vs. Cleopatra : This insightful and analytical 8 page paper compares the
deaths of two of Shakespearean characters : Juliet (Romeo & Juliet) and Cleopatra
(Antony & Cleopatra). The thesis is argued that while their two stories did indeed
have many similarities, Juliet's death was a much more effective one from a literary
standpoint as Cleopatra's death was not as striking nor as saddening. Numerous examples
from each story are provided to support this point. Bibliography lists 6 critical sources.
Julicleo.wps
Sexuality In Othello, Hamlet, And Anthony & Cleopatra : A 12 page paper
describing Shakespeare's use of sexuality in three of his plays. The
writer explores the themes of incest, adultery, interracial love, and obsession. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Sexshake.wps
Shakespeare’s Proto-Feminism In
"Antony and Cleopatra" and "Hamlet" : A 10 page paper
discussing the character of Shakespeare’s women in these two plays. The paper
specifically contrasts Cleopatra and Ophelia, and discusses whether the Bard was a
proto-feminist. No additional sources cited. Cleo.wps
"Hamlet" and "Othello" /
Themes of Friendship & Betrayal : This 5 page research paper discusses how the
themes of friendship and betrayal are expressed in the William Shakespeare plays, Hamlet
and Othello. Specifically discussed are how each theme is defined, developed
and resolved (or not) over the course of each play among the different characters, and the
images which further reinforces the themes. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Frienbet.wps
Hamlet & Othello / The Men : A 5
page paper examining the main characters, Hamlet and Othello, of the same titled plays by
Shakespeare. Both men, while coming from different backgrounds and holding different
titles, are essentially made of the same stuff. They are bold and brave men who are full
of passion and strength. They are good men with powerful morals. They know what is right
and they fight for the truth and also for love. No additional sources cited. Hamoth.wps
Shakespeare’s Women / Taming vs. Much Ado
: A 10 page paper on the women characters in Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About
Nothing. The writer examines the traditional and non-traditional women's roles as they are
portrayed by Bianca and Hero, and Katherine and Beatrice, respectively. Bibliography lists
6 sources. Shakswmn.wps
As You Like It vs. Merchant of Venice /
Shakespeare's Portrayal of Women : The comedies of Shakespeare are often
the forum for comment concerning the assignment of gender roles that were true for the
Elizabethan society of which he was a part. Under the auspices of the pen and the play he
was able to portray women in ways that were not generally acceptable. The characters of
Rosalind from "As You Like It" and Portia from "A Merchant of
Venice" are two cases in point. This 10 page paper examines the use of dialogue,
character and costuming in the presentation of gender roles. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Womnshak.wps
Defoe’s "Moll Flanders" vs.
Shakespeare’s "Much Ado" : An 8 page paper that explores how the
female characters related to the concept of marriage in these two works. The writer posits
that while the author’s came from differing viewpoints, their intent was similar in
both works—to show that marriage was viewed as the answer to security for women, but
that it either did or did not provide that security. The paper discusses this position
from the female characters, as portrayed by the authors. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Mollado.wps
Fathers In Shakespeare : This 7 page
paper analyzes the behaviors the fathers in three specific plays: Much Ado About Nothing,
King Lear, and Macbeth. The attributes of the fathers caused the deaths of their children
in two cases and significant heartache in the other. The three share some similarities in
terms of their personalities and goals in life but they are also quite different from each
other. The writer points out these differences and similarities with supporting text.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Shakdads.wps
Shakespeare’s Selfish Fathers : A 6
page paper showing the prevalence of the motif of the self-serving father in
Shakespeare’s plays. It particularly examines Prospero from The Tempest, Lord
Capulet from Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet’s two fathers from Hamlet.
Bibliography lists one source. Tempest2.wps
Social Class In Midsummer Night’s Dream vs.
Julius Caesar : This 8 page paper analyzes the depiction of the lower social class
in Shakespeare's plays by examining the roles of the 'rude mechanicals' in "A
Midsummer Night's Dream" and the plebeians in "Julius Caesar." Rudepleb.wps
Works of Shakespeare / The Importance of
Reviewing Critical Literature : In this 5 page essay, the writer recounts how
remarkably important critical sources (i.e., books, articles, etc;) were in helping them
to understand various plays of Shakespeare and truly appreciate them. The writer presents
what they "got" from plays like Macbeth, Othello, & King Lear on their own,
and then to what subtle points other authors helped them open their eyes. Bibliography
lists 6 sources. Shakelit.wps
The Page Comes to Life / Shakespeare Observed
: A 5 page paper on the recent book by Samuel Crowl. It shows how Samuel Crowl focuses
on the performance of Shakespeare as opposed to the solitary explication of it, and shows
how very different these two modes of writing are, and what different demands they make on
both the writer and his "audience". No additional sources cited. Crowl.wps
Homer’s "The Odyssey" &
Shakespeare’s "Julius Caesar" Analyzed : This 5 page research paper
compares and contrasts Homer’s epic Greek poem, "The Odyssey," with William
Shakespeare’s tragic play, "Julius Caesar." Bibliography lists 5 sources. Odyjul.wps
Journeys in Three Shakespearean Plays :
A 5 page paper on the topic of the journey as depicted in Hamlet, Othello,
and Romeo and Juliet. The writer notes that in every case, the literal journey
encompasses only a very tiny section of the play; but the hero’s departure and return
at that precise point in the plot has great significance to the outcome of the story as a
whole. Bibliography lists one source. Shakjou.wps
The Tempest and All’s Well That Ends Well /
Liberation & Coercion : A 6 page paper comparing pairs of characters in these
two Shakespearean plays. Specifically, the paper compares the way Prospero restricts
Miranda’s freedom versus the way Helena entraps Bertram, and contrasts the two
plays’ very different resolutions. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Liberco.wps
Comedy in "Antony and Cleopatra"
vs. "All For Love" : A 5 page paper analyzing the use of the techniques
and structures of comedy in these two works. The paper notes that because Shakespeare
wrote in the Elizabethan era and Dryden during the Restoration, their differing
sensibilities cause them to write a play that was natural and charming on the one hand and
formal and sophisticated on the other. No additional sources listed. Antcleo.doc
"The Tempest" vs. "A Midsummer
Night's Dream" : A 7 page paper comparing and contrasting elements of the two
plays. Comparisons on difficulties staging due to exotic locales of the plays, imagery,
good v. evil. Contrasts on allegorical references in The Tempest. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Tempdrea.wps
Love as Seen in Twelfth Night & Midsummer
Night's Dream : A 4 page analytical look at Shakespeare's different depictions of love
as seen in Twelfth Night and Midsummer Night's Dream. The writer argues that while Twelfth
Night dealt with "courtly" -- or "romantic" love, Midsummer's Night
Dream explored the very nature of love itself-- asking us how we can ever really know for
sure when love is real. No Bibliography. Midsumer.wps
Shakespeare’s Ophelia and Mariana / The
Power of Identity : A 6 page analysis of these two characters from
"Hamlet" and "Measure for Measure". It notes that as similar as
Ophelia and Mariana seem on the surface, however, their fates are very different. Ophelia
has had every advantage in life -- nurturing, guidance, and love -- but Mariana is the one
whose firm orientation to her goal will allow her to triumph. Bibliography lists four
sources including the two plays. Mariana.wps
Hamlet & Measure For Measure / The
Power of Identity : 5 pages in length-- Focuses on Shakespeare’s Ophelia
(from Hamlet) and Mariana (from Measure For Measure). The writer notes that
as similar as Ophelia and Mariana seem on the surface, however, their fates are very
different. Ophelia has had every advantage in life -- nurturing, guidance, and love -- but
Mariana is the one whose firm orientation to her goal will allow her to triumph.
Bibliography lists four sources including the two plays. Ophiden.wps
"Measure For Measure" vs.
"Much Ado About Nothing" : An 8 page paper comparing and contrasting
these two plays by William Shakespeare. The writer examines the characters, plot, and
atmosphere of each. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Measure.wps
Oedipus, Hamlet and Romeo & Juliet Analyzed
: This 6 page research paper compares and contrasts Shakespeare’s Hamlet and
Romeo and Juliet with Sophocles’ Oedipus. Specifically discussed are the ironic
literary settings exhibited in each play, as well as common tragic themes of betrayal,
murder and suicide, providing quotations from the plays’ texts to support argument.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Oedhamrj.wps
Hamlet & Othello, Shakespeare's Response to
Women through Female Characters : In 8 pages the author discusses Shakespeare's
response to women through female characters in "Hamlet" and "Othello".
"It is interesting to note the role of women in William Shakespeare's plays. Many of
them are two-dimensional. They portrayals of subservient women. It is only in the close
examination of his works that one is able to suppose his intent in creating characters
that inspire that type of controversy. Two works, 'Hamlet' and 'Othello' stand out
particularly well in regards to Shakespeare's use of female characters. Examination of
these two plays, will show that Shakespeare, circumvented them by creating resolute female
characters with a strong sense of self, although conforming to the contemporary attitudes
of women at the same time." Bibliography lists 6 sources. Hamoth2.wps
Shakespeare's Reliance on the Supernatural in
Hamlet & Macbeth : In 5 pages the author discusses William Shakespeare's
reliance on the supernatural in the plays "Hamlet" and "Macbeth".
"In the 1500s there was strong belief in the existence of the supernatural. The
supernatural was a recurring theme in many of Shakespeare's works. In Hamlet and Macbeth,
the supernatural was an essential part of the structure of the plot. Supernatural provided
a catalyst for action. It also provided an insight into characters, and magnified the
impact of several key scenes in both of the plays. The role of the supernatural was
essential in both Hamlet and Macbeth." Macham.wps
Patriotism And Power In Shakespeare’s
"Richard II" And "Henry IV" : This 3 page essay discusses
issues of power, patriotic sentiments, and heroic characteristics in "Richard
II" and "Henry IV." No additional sources cited. Rich25.wps
Richard VIII And King Lear : A 5 page
evaluation of the roles these two kings played within the confines of their individual
plays. "King Lear" by Shakespeare, and "A Man or All Seasons" by
Robert Bolt are the plays under examination. The evaluation of the two kings is in context
of their effectiveness in relationship to those around them. Being that they are both
kings of great influence they are incredibly effective in most regards. This, of course,
is not to say that their effectiveness could be deemed as positive in most cases, but that
their personalities and their positions predestined them to effectiveness. No additional
sources cited. LearVII.wps
Illustrations From Three Shakespeare Plays /
Othello, Hamlet & Coriolanus : In 5 pages, the writer takes illustrations from
three plays: Othello, Hamlet, & Coriolanus and analyzes them with regard to the
"presentational theater" according to Russ McDonald. No additional sources
cited. Illshake.wps
A Midsummer Night's Dream vs. Much Ado
About Nothing / A Comparison : In 6 pages the author compares two of Shakespeare's
comedies: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Much Ado About
Nothing." When compared and contrasted many similarities and differences are
found in terms of the relationships that are seen between love and marriage, sex and
dowries, and fathers and daughters in the comedies "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
and "Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare. Bibliography lists 3
sources. Msndmd.wps
Comedy Hinging On Mistakes In "The
Merchant Of Venice" And "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" : This 3
page essay discusses the ways in which comic action often is the result of mistakes,
delusions, and disguises that result in a great deal of confusion before they are ever
resolved. No additional sources cited. Comhin.wps
Homoeroticism in Three Plays of Shakespeare
: A 12 page paper which examines homoeroticism, as exhibited in the William
Shakespeare plays, The Merchant of Venice, As You Like It, and Twelfth
Night. Specifically considered are the homoerotic undertones of same-gender
friendships, cross-dressing and transformation. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Homoshak.wps
Much Ado About Relationships – Connections
Of Love And Marriage, Fathers And Daughters, Sex And Dowries In Shakespeare : This
5 page report discusses the relationships among the characters of "A Midsummer
Night’s Dream" and "Much Ado About Nothing." No additional
sources cited. Speare2.wps
Oedipus, The King & Henry IV : A 5
page paper comparing and contrasting the two plays which focuses on the relationship
between fathers and sons and the forces of Good and Evil as instruments of either
destruction or reward. No additional sources cited. Henoed.wps
Magic In Shakespeare & Goethe : A 5
page paper that details the passage of magic, dreams, and incantations in a Midsummer
Nights Dream and Goethe’s Faust. The writer also examines how both works
display these qualities and goes into significant plot analysis as well. Midg.wps
The Postmodern Shakespeare : A 10 page
analysis of the validity of the opinions of philosopher Stanley Cavell regarding
Shakespeare’s five greatest tragedies -- Hamlet, Othello, King
Lear, Macbeth, and Antony and Cleopatra. The paper concludes that
Cavell’s insights, contained in his book Discovering Knowledge in Six Plays of
Shakespeare, can be appropriately applied to Shakespeare, because Shakespeare’s
mindset was very similar to that experienced by many people in the late twentieth century
-- as well as aberrant for the early seventeenth. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Postshak.wps
Comparison of Dante from "Inferno" and
King Lear from Shakespeare's "King Lear" : In 5 pages the author
discusses the similarities and differences between Dante and King Lear. "'King Lear'
is a tragedy that was written by William Shakespeare. 'Inferno' is part one of a
three-part story, which was written by Dante Alighieri. Although both stories are
tragedies and contain great suffering, Dante is without a doubt the stronger of the two
characters. The men share a commonality of fate stepping in and deciding their actions for
them. Dante's fate, however was a much better one than Lear's was. Dante thought himself
unworthy and Lear thought himself great. They were both wrong. Both men had eye-opening
experiences. In Lear's case, it was too late." Dantlear.wps
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