Abstract: This paper examines Shakespeare’s use of the word / concept “wholeness” in this play.
Shakespeare: Henry the Fourth, Part II
Abstract: This paper examines Shakespeare’s use of the word / concept “wholeness” in this play.
Shakespeare: Henry the Fourth, Part I, Act I
Abstract: This paper examines Shakespeare’s use of the word / concept “wholeness” in the first act of this play.
Shakespeare: Henry the Fourth, Part II, Act II
Abstract: This paper examines Shakespeare’s use of the word / concept “wholeness” in the second act of this play.
Sexuality in "Measure for Measure"
This paper discusses specific questions about the way in which Shakespeare handles sexuality in this, one of his darkest comedies.
Nature / Space in “King Lear” and “The Winter’s Tale”
This paper discusses the way in which Shakespeare uses nature in the two plays, and argues that the moor and the storm is the place to go to “escape back to nature.”
Themesin Othello
This paper discusses themes of jealousy, love, honesty, Christian values and prejudice as they are presented in Shakespeare’s tragedy.
Language and Power
This paper examines the concept of power, the connection between language and power, and some of the human difficulties with language.
Lear's Daughters
This paper explores some of the images associated with Goneril, Regan and Cordelia.
"The Winter's Tale"
This paper examines the first two acts of Shakespeare’s play “The Winter’s Tale” with regard to Leonte’s suspicions of and attitude toward Hermione, his queen.
"The Winter's Tale" II
This paper examines some of the concepts embodied in Act IV, scene iv of Shakespeare’s play.
Imagery in "Hamlet"
This paper discusses Shakespeare’s use of imagery in his plays, and in particular, the images used in “Hamlet.”
Richard II and As You Like It
This paper examines both plays with the object of finding similar themes in the two works.
Fathers and Children in Shakespeare
This paper discusses some of the fathers and daughters/sons in Shakespeare
Love Conquers All”: “Romeo and Juliet”
This paper examines the idea that the power of love can conquer anything, including death.
“The Merchant of Venice”
This paper examines the play, and the role of contracts in it.
Hamlet’s Misogyny
This paper examines Shakespeare’s great tragedy to determine whether or not Hamlet is misogynistic.
Appearance and Reality in “Hamlet”
This paper discusses the theme of appearance vs. reality in the play.
Poetry by Shakespeare and Sir Walter Raleigh
This paper examines poems by both writers, focusing on Sonnet 138 ("When my love swears that she is made of truth") and Raleigh's "The Advice", "The Nymphs Reply to the Sheepheard" and "Farewell to...
Clothing and Disguise in King Lear
This paper examines the use of disguises in Shakespeare’s tragedy.
The Nature of Evil in Hamlet
This paper examines the various types of evil in Shakespeare’s play, “Hamlet”.
Analysis of the Final Speech in King Lear
This paper examines the last lines of Shakespeare’s tragedy, and discusses whether they were spoken by the Duke of Albany or Edgar.
Fate and Free Will in Romeo and Juliet
This paper discusses the themes of fate and free will in Shakespeare’s tragedy.
Women in Shakespearean Tragedy
The thesis of this paper is that Shakespeare's tragic female characters, though they acted within the constraints on their sex at the time, also exhibited character traits that went beyond those...
Women of King Lear
This paper examines the roles of Regan, Goneril, and Cordelia in Shakespeare's tragedy.
The Women in Hamlet
This paper answers questions about Gertrude and Ophelia in the play "Hamlet". The roles of the women, Ophelia and Gertrude, are extremely important, but they are sometimes overlooked, as people...
Prospero's Power
This paper examines the power of the character Prospero in "The Tempest." It touches on his relationship with Miranda, Caliban and Ariel, and speculates on the origins of Prospero's magical powers.
Criticizing Shakespeare
This paper discusses the works of three Shakespearean critics, Quiller-Couch, Catherine Spurgeon, and Jan Kott. Discussion includes the messages of the plays, imagery, and psychological themes.
Othello and Much Ado About Nothing
This paper discusses the way in which Shakespeare uses his characters to illustrate social tension in these plays.
Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra
This paper examines the suicides of the main characters and discusses what they mean in the context of the play.
Comparison of Two Speeches in Hamlet
This essay compares two speeches from Shakespeare's Hamlet and looks at the insights they provide into Hamlet's character.
Hamlet and Oedipus
The mythic figures of Oedipus and Hamlet are often times compared. In Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” there exist undertones of the Oedipus mythology and therefore, parallels are understandably drawn....
Hamlet and the Taming of the Shrew
This paper examines the issues of misogyny in “Hamlet” and “The Taming of the Shrew”.
Overview of Hamlet with a Review of Zeffirelli’s 1990 Hamlet
William Shakespeare’s masterpiece, “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark,” is an enigmatic, poetical riddle. Today, it still intrigues, fascinates and vexes its audience, with its varying...
The Mind of Prince Hamlet
In this paper, there will be a discussion on the mental state of Hamlet in William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” Though perceived as mad by Claudius, Gertrude, Polonius and others, is Hamlet truly mad...
Hamlet’s Personality
This paper examines several facets of Hamlet’s personality, and his relationships with Ophelia and Gertrude.
Hamlet and his Sanity
A discussion of the mental state of Hamlet throughout Shakespeare's play of the same name. Was Hamlet mad?
King Lear's Albany
In William Shakespeare’s glorious masterpiece, “King Lear,” there are colorful portraits of characters coursing throughout. Characters undergo transformations that are spiritual, mental and...
The Spanish Tragedy and Hamlet
In this paper, there will be a discussion on the dramas “The Spanish Tragedy” and “Hamlet.” The framework will be comparative, as many believe the former drama was the inspiration for many works...
Lady Macbeth, Cleopatra, and Medea
The role of women in literature has long been the subject of discussion. Scribes have created visions of their heroines and sometimes they are weak, other times they are strong, and on occasion,...
The Truth of the Fool in Lear
This paper examines the role of the Fool in Shakespeare’s “King Lear”. It touches on the way in which Shakespeare used these comedic characters; the purpose this particular character serves; and...
The Tempest and Waiting for the Barbarians
In this paper, there will be a discussion of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” and J.M. Coetzee’s “Waiting for the Barbarians,” comparing the similar characters. The first half will deal with Caliban...
The Bard’s Influence
In this paper, there will be a discussion on modern adaptations of Shakespeare’s great plays. Parallels will be addressed and of course, theme, plot, structure
Overview of Shakespeare's Life and Work and Examination of Hamlet and Midsummer Night's Dream
This paper explores the life of William Shakespeare and two of his plays: Hamlet and Midsummer Night's Dream.
Sonnet 138 Analyzed
There is a place deep inside each of us that desires deceit, no matter how much we outwardly profess the love of truth. This Shakespearean poem illustrates this paradox beautifully, beginning with...
Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night
In “Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Twelfth Night,” women play very significant roles, not only in regards to the complexities of the plot, but as symbols, examples of strength, vanity, arrogance,...
Comparison of the Tempest and King Lear
“As you from crimes would pardoned by,/ Let your indulgence set me free” (Shakespeare, The Tempest, Epilogue, 20). These are Prospero’s last words in “The Tempest,” and with that, William...
Caliban from The Tempest
Introduction: With Caliban, William Shakespeare created one of the most fascinating characters in all of literature. He is the wild savage, representative of man’s baser qualities. He contends...
Civil Rights and The Tempest
Introduction: The themes of power, betrayal, and usurpation, as seen in the The Tempest, by William Shakespeare, were themes that were also the basis for what became known as the Civil Rights...
The Romeo and Juliets of Shakespeare and Baz Luhrmann
Discusses the differences and similarities between Baz Luhrmann's film of Romeo and Juliet and the Shakespearean text he adapted it from. Luhrmann's methods of converting the written text into...
Ophelia's Mental Changes in Shakespeare's Hamlet
Ophelia, Hamlet's love in the Shakespearean play, goes mad and commits suicide at the end of the play. This report races the development of her instability and attempts to give a reason for it,...
Masters and Servants in Twelfth Night
Discusses the unique relationship between the masters, mistresses, and servants in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
Shakespeare's A Midsummer-Night's Dream
Explains the concrete meanings and abstract implications of a short excerpt of A Midsummer-Night's Dream, in addition to validating the excerpt as essential to the whole work.
The First Blush of Love in Much Ado About Nothing
Discusses how Benedick and Beatrice's first meeting foreshadows their falling in love by examining a passage from the book.
Comparison of Macbeth & Othello
Analyzes the similarities between Shakespeare's characters of Macbeth and Othello and the vices that brought their downfalls.
The Virtue of Justice: Aristotle & Hamlet
Discusses the Greek philosopher, Aristotle, and his view of the virtue of justice. He defines justice as having two meanings, what is lawful and what is fair or equal. The focus of the report is...
Was Hamlet Mad?
An argumentative paper that analyzes Hamlet's madness to determine whether it was genuine or contrived. It examines the forces which trigger Hamlet's madness, his attitude toward other characters...
Macbeth and Othello's Tragic Flaws
Discusses the characters Othello and MacBeth, and their tragic flaws that ultimately lead to their downfall.
The Role of Minor Characters in Hamlet
Examines how the supporting characters in Hamlet serve to enhance Hamlet's moral stature in the play.
Why Macbeth is a Tragedy
Defines tragedy in literature and discusses the tragic elements of Shakespeare's Macbeth.
The Significance of Cordelia in King Lear
Examines the character of Cordelia from Shakespeare's King Lear, with concentration on the significance of her character to the play, the function of her character within the play, her contribution...
The Fool in King Lear
Discusses the role of the Fool in Shakespeare's play King Lear, comparing it to the role of Teiresias in Sophocle's Oedipus Rex.
King Lear and the Renaissance
Compares Shakespeare's epic tragedy King Lear with the history of the cultural and scientific Renaissance in Europe.
Hamlet's Irreconcilable Moral Dilemmas
Offers a psychological approach to Shakespeare's Hamlet and discusses Hamlet's considerable emotional stress and how he is compelled to make decisions.
A Psychological Approach to Hamlet
Illustrates Hamlet's psychological make-up through a critical analysis of the character. Also discusses other basic elements of Shakespeare's play.
William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing
A general analysis of the dark comedy which has themes that are believed to be representative of Shakespeare's own life. Also contrasts the film version of the play to Shakespeare's original.
Hamlet's Relationship to Gertrude
Discusses a few aspects regarding Shakespeare's portrayal of women in Hamlet; namely, Hamlet's actions, attitudes and motivations in his relationship with Gertrude. *Includes an outline.
The Character of Hamlet
Discusses the psychological make-up of the character of Hamlet in Shakespeare's play by the same name. Conclusively argues that Hamlet was an avenger, obsessed with depression, dying and revenge.
Midsummer Night's Dream in Modern Times
In this paper, there will be a discussion on William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and Michael Hoffman's 1999 adaptation of it. The format will be that of a literary critic-review, with...
Shakespeare's Othello as Children's Tale
In this paper, there will be a discussion on William Shakespeare's Othello, as told by Charles and Mary Lamb. The focus will be on how well the tragedy translates into a children's tale and...
An Overview of Othello
Provides an overview of the story, the major characters, and the major themes of Othello.
The Character of Othello
Assesses the character of Othello in depth, and relates him to other major players in Shakespeare's work.
Contrast of the Tragic Figures in Shakespeare's Hamlet and King Lear
Compares and contrasts the characters Hamlet and King Lear, two tragic figures from Shakespeare's works. Includes a number of quotes to illustrate points
To Be or Not to Be in Hamlet
Discusses Hamlet's most revealing soliloquy and offers insight into the speech's relationship to Hamlet's actions throughout the play.
A Comparison of All's Well that Ends Well and The Winter's Tale
Provides a summary of each play and discusses common themes in both Shakespeare's works, including comparisons of the male and female characters. Includes an outline.
Representations of Shakespeare in His Character Prospero
Traces the actions of the character Prospero in Shakespeare's last completed play, The Tempest, drawing comparisons to Shakespeare's own life. The writer alludes to many connections and...
Hamlet's Insanity & The Ghost of His Father
Discusses the complexity of Shakespeare's play Hamlet and the primary character by the same name. Argues that Hamlet's madness is ultimately triggered by his encounter with the ghost of his father....
Women in Shakespearean Theatre
Discusses the introduction of actresses into Shakespearean plays. For too long, women were denied the chance to play the female roles, those great parts like Viola or Rosalind. Instead, boys were...
Critical Analysis of Romeo and Juliet
Discusses the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. It will be a critical analysis, relying on the perspective of the writer, as well as scholars. The play is about a lost love that is...
The Role of Prejudice in The Merchant of Venice
Examines the plot of Shakespeare's play, The Merchant of Venice, and discusses prejudice as a major theme.
Hamlet's Relationship to His Mother
Discusses Hamlet's relationship to his mother as a basic element in Shakespeare's play.
Shakespeare's Hamlet
A well-written critical analysis of Shakespeare's play, with emphasis on the character of its hero, Hamlet.
William Shakespeare's Othello
A review of 21 lines of Shakespeare's play, Othello, by putting the short excerpt in the context of the entire play.
Shakespeare's & Olivier's King Lear: An Examination
Analyzes the original Shakespeare play, King Lear, and the interpretation of the TV film version staring Laurence Olivier.
Shakespeare's Sonnet 73
A discussion of the meaning and significance of Shakespeare's Sonnet 73.
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