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Classic Western Literature and the Portrayal of Women

The portrayals of Cunegonde by Voltaire in Candide and Gertrude by William Shakespeare in Hamlet are contrastes and compared in fi...

As You Like It by William Shakespeare and the Theme of Loyalty

In 5 pages this paper examines the thematic emphasis upon loyalty in this popular William Shakespeare comedy in an examination of ...

'Sonnet 146' by William Shakespeare

A poetic analysis of 'Sonnet 146' by William Shakespeare focuses upon similes, metaphors, tone, and meaning in five pages. Five s...

Authorship of Pericles

This paper consisting of five pages argues that William Shakespeare alone did not write Pericles but that it was a collaboration b...

Themes and Dramatic Structures in Othello, Hamlet, and King Lear by William Shakespeare

In five pages the relationships between dramatic structures and themes as they exist within these three plays by William Shakespea...

Shakespeare and Sophocles, Tragedy, and Heroism

In 8 pages this paper examines the concept of the tragic hero in a comparison of King Lear by William Shakespeare and Sophocles' O...

The Masks Characters Wear in “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “Hamlet”

Wittenberg in order to attend his fathers funeral, and although he is melancholy, he is not yet acting openly against the king. In...

Inexcusable Behavior of Shylock in Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

This paper discusses that anti Semitism is not a good enough reason to justify the inexcusable behavior of Shylock in this analysi...

Choice

of the consequences of ones choices" (What is Choice?). This is a very important aspect of choice for if someone chooses poorly, c...

Hamlet, Oedipus & Death of a Salesman

"Hamlet," the troubled Danish prince is morose and troubled because, just a short time after his fathers death, his mother remarri...

Literary Classics and Human Nature

In five pages this paper examines how human nature is featured in classic literary works by Homer, Sophocles, Dante Alighieri, and...

Othello’s Behavior in Act IV, Scene I

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...

Language, Power and Creativity in “The Tempest”

the power he can invoke through its use: Be not afeard, the isle is full of noises, / Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight ...

'Hamlet' and 'Dr. Faustus'

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 .....

Revenge as a Theme in Literature

thou noble youth, / The serpent that did sting thy fathers life / Now wears his crown." Ham. "O my prophetic soul! My uncle?" (I, ...

William Congreve's Contributions

works called The Mourning Bride which was created in 1697 contains the following well known line: "Heavn has no Rage, like Love to...

Character Analysis of Katherina in The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare

In five pages this research paper analyzes the shrewishness of Katherina in The Taming of the Shrew comedy by William Shakespeare....

Plot Structure of The Tempest by William Shakespeare Analyzed

Forgiveness, love, and betrayal are the focus of this plot analysis of The Tempest by William Shakespeare in five pages. Five sou...

Free Will and Benevolent Manipulation in The Tempest by William Shakespeare

legitimately rules the island by some sort of manifest destiny. But the ensuing scenes with Ariel and Caliban make it clear that C...

Jealousy in Othello by William Shakespeare

In eight pages plus a Roman numeral outline of one page this paper examines how William Shakespeare thematically develops jealousy...

Othello Characterization and the Life of William Shakespeare

In six pages this paper discusses how Othello reflects the life of William Shakespeare with both the play and the film adaptation ...

Dress as a Representation of Human Sexuality and Gender

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...

Vanity in Henry IV, Part I & II

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...

Disguises in Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

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...

Tragedy as Defined by Aristotle

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...

Setting in As You Like It by William Shakespeare

with his retinue into the Forest of Arden. His daughter remains behind at Court because of her great affection for her cousin Celi...

First Soliloquy of Lady Macbeth

In seven pages this tragedy by William Shakespeare is examined within the context of Lady Macbeth's first soliloquy and its signif...

Twelfth Night and Cymbeline by William Shakespeare and the Employment of Psychological Realism

In six pages this paper explores how poetic language is used by Shakespeare in conveying psychological realism in these 1601 and 1...

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare and Stage Setting

In five pages this paper considers the comedic relationship elements that set the humorous stage in the first act, first scene of ...

The Tempest by William Shakespeare and the Natural World's Superiority

In five pages this paper examines how the characterizations of Antonio and Gonzalo represent the superiority of the natural world ...