Essays 1981 - 2010
The portrayals of Cunegonde by Voltaire in Candide and Gertrude by William Shakespeare in Hamlet are contrastes and compared in fi...
In 5 pages this paper examines the thematic emphasis upon loyalty in this popular William Shakespeare comedy in an examination of ...
A poetic analysis of 'Sonnet 146' by William Shakespeare focuses upon similes, metaphors, tone, and meaning in five pages. Five s...
This paper consisting of five pages argues that William Shakespeare alone did not write Pericles but that it was a collaboration b...
In five pages the relationships between dramatic structures and themes as they exist within these three plays by William Shakespea...
In 8 pages this paper examines the concept of the tragic hero in a comparison of King Lear by William Shakespeare and Sophocles' O...
Wittenberg in order to attend his fathers funeral, and although he is melancholy, he is not yet acting openly against the king. In...
This paper discusses that anti Semitism is not a good enough reason to justify the inexcusable behavior of Shylock in this analysi...
of the consequences of ones choices" (What is Choice?). This is a very important aspect of choice for if someone chooses poorly, c...
"Hamlet," the troubled Danish prince is morose and troubled because, just a short time after his fathers death, his mother remarri...
In five pages this paper examines how human nature is featured in classic literary works by Homer, Sophocles, Dante Alighieri, and...
does, then asks Lodovico why he wants her to return; then he has a speech in which he addresses his lines first to Lodovico then t...
the power he can invoke through its use: Be not afeard, the isle is full of noises, / Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight ...
tells him that he was murdered, and that it is his (Hamlets) task to avenge his death: "If thou didst ever thy dear father love .....
thou noble youth, / The serpent that did sting thy fathers life / Now wears his crown." Ham. "O my prophetic soul! My uncle?" (I, ...
works called The Mourning Bride which was created in 1697 contains the following well known line: "Heavn has no Rage, like Love to...
In five pages this research paper analyzes the shrewishness of Katherina in The Taming of the Shrew comedy by William Shakespeare....
Forgiveness, love, and betrayal are the focus of this plot analysis of The Tempest by William Shakespeare in five pages. Five sou...
legitimately rules the island by some sort of manifest destiny. But the ensuing scenes with Ariel and Caliban make it clear that C...
In eight pages plus a Roman numeral outline of one page this paper examines how William Shakespeare thematically develops jealousy...
In six pages this paper discusses how Othello reflects the life of William Shakespeare with both the play and the film adaptation ...
by appearing well-dressed; he is also using clothing as a means to get her to surrender to him. The girl, who has fallen into the...
A 3 page essay that discusses the theme of "vanity" in Henry IV, Parts I and II. The writer maintains that Shakespeare uses the t...
thou hast a mind that suits With this thy fair and outward character. I prithee, and Ill pay thee bounteously, Conceal me what I a...
upon the very nature of man to enjoy learning something about others and in return about him or herself. In this way, he argues, w...
with his retinue into the Forest of Arden. His daughter remains behind at Court because of her great affection for her cousin Celi...
In seven pages this tragedy by William Shakespeare is examined within the context of Lady Macbeth's first soliloquy and its signif...
In six pages this paper explores how poetic language is used by Shakespeare in conveying psychological realism in these 1601 and 1...
In five pages this paper considers the comedic relationship elements that set the humorous stage in the first act, first scene of ...
In five pages this paper examines how the characterizations of Antonio and Gonzalo represent the superiority of the natural world ...