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Comparing and Defining Tragic Heroes

This 5 page paper compares three tragedies and their protagonists: Oedipus from Oedipus Rex, Macbeth from Macbeth and Odysseus fro...

Henry the Fourth, Part One and Henry the Fifth by William Shakespeare and Historical Accuracy

In 6 pages ths historical accuracy of these plays by William Shakespeare is assessed. There are 3 sources cited in the bibliograp...

Henry the Fifth and Kingship

In six pages this research paper examines the concept of kingship as represented in the historical play Henry V by William Shakesp...

Shakespeare/Sonnets 73 and 130

and Shakespeares use of metaphor achieves his purpose very well, particularly in the lines that refer to comparing a ladys breath ...

Tragic Characters in Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare

In five pages Octavius Caesar, Enobarbus, Cleopatra, and Antony are analyzed in order to determine which emerges as the most tragi...

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare and the Conflict Between Freedom and Order

In seven pages this paper discusses what needs to be considered when examining the conflict of freedom vs. order in this historica...

Shakespeare as the Author of His Works

poems "by several well-known theatrical poets. One of these poems (untitled in the volume, but now known as "The Phoenix and the T...

Leadership in Henry the Eighth by William Shakespeare

during his reign. For a number of years, King Henry VIII relied on Cardinal Wolsey, his principal minister, for guidance in his l...

The First Part of Henry the Fourth by William Shakespeare and the Relationship Between Henry Percy and Prince Hal

In five pages this paper discusses the rivals Henry 'Hotspur' Percy and Prince Henry 'Hal' of Wales and their relationship as feat...

Power and Patriotism in Henry IV and Richard II by William Shakespeare

reappear in the Henry plays. They change their political allegiance, and the audience is constantly being prepared for that change...

William Shakespeare's Failed Experiment, King John

In six pages this paper discusses the theatrical failure of this historical play by William Shakespeare. There are 3 sources list...

Analysis of William Shakespeare's Richard the Second

In nine pages this paper analyzes the characters, theme, and plot of this historical play by William Shakespeare. Eight sources a...

Oppositional Values in Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare

In three pages this paper contrasts the opposing views of Rome and Egypt and Octavius and Cleopatra within the context of this his...

Significance of Tavern in Parts I and II of Henry the Fourth by William Shakespeare

plays we start with "Henry IV" part I. The first mention of "tavern" is in scene II where Falstaff is joking, presumably, with Hen...

Historical Presentation of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

of the Noble Grecians and Romans, was Shakespeares source" (William Shakespeares Julius Caesar). Though a separate author notes th...

Henry IV, Part I by William Shakespeare and the Relationship Between Prince Hal and King Henry

with the help of Worcester, Northumberland and Hotspur, (the Percy family) deposed and murdered King Richard. Bolingbroke is now K...

Richard II and Richard III by William Shakespeare

the latest fashions, spending money on his friends, and also pursuing wars against Ireland and elsewhere that his realm cannot af...

Social Change Through Theater and West Side Story

Story from Historical, Social, Cultural, Political and Religious Perspectives Surprisingly, the original idea for West Side Stor...

'Machiavellian' Julius Caesar as Depicted by William Shakespeare

deal of support for the fact that Machiavelli always had the interests of the people at heart. Much of The Prince revolves around ...

Past and Present Interpretations of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

Caesar with the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, who was at that time entering the twilight of her life.6 At the time it was initially...

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare and Postmodern Educational Approaches

again it was a matter of holding the government responsible for the continued injustice and oppression of not only women but ethni...

Richard III and the Historical Account by William Shakespeare

in terms of the authors or historians he used, they also generally utilized others. For example, "Holinsheds Chronicles of England...

History Plays of William Shakespeare

For instance, Hotspur from Henry IV was actually old enough to be Prince Hals father, but Shakespeare pictured the two characters ...

Macbeth by William Shakespeare: Masking Characters Intentions in Act III

from them - / As upon thee, Macbeth, their speeches shine -- / Why, by the verities on thee made good, / May they not be my oracle...

Comparing Macbeth by William Shakespeare and Henry the Eighth

faced the slave, / Which neer shook hands, nor bade farewell to him, / Till he unseamd him from the nave to the chaps, / And fixd ...

Analysis of Act IV, Scene ii of Macbeth by William Shakespeare

cistern of my lust, and my desire / all continent impediments would oerbear...better Macbeth/ Than such an one to reign" (lines 62...

Elements of Macbeth by William Shakespeare

he was also a man who was corrupt from the beginning due to weaknesses. In essence, he was a brave and honorable man when he was n...

Macbeth by William Shakespeare and the Themes of Free Will and Fate

powers of destiny, great ministers of fate. They had determined the past; they not only foresaw the future, but decreed it" (Cours...

Psychological Impact of the Witches in Macbeth by William Shakespeare

In eight pages this paper examines the witches from a psychological perspective in an analysis of their role in this Shakespearean...

Leadership and Communication in Macbeth by William Shakespeare

In ten pages this paper discusses how leadership manifests itself through communication in this tragedy by William Shakespeare. O...