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?Othello?, 2006.
Examines themes of love and jealousy in this play by William Shakespeare.
1,516 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 0 sources, £ 30.95
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"Othello" by William Shakespeare is a unique tragedy in that it focuses on the destruction of love through sexual jealousy. The paper describes how Othello is plagued with his ego and pride, which contributes to his demise. Othello is, however, a truly romantic character because he is very passionate and full of deep feelings. The paper examines what brought the sweet Desdemona to be his wife.
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"However, Iago is sure to be the devil's advocate if occasion shall arise. Desdemona just happens to be there to give him the leverage he needs. She plays right into his hands by defending Cassio. Again she works as a tool to Othello's demise by losing the handkerchief. Emilia here also loads the gun of deception by handing her mistress's handkerchief to her husband. Desdemona is apparently unaware that she is destroying her husband by being herself. Her actions coupled with Iago's twisted desire for power bring Othello to his knees."
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Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure", 2006.
An analysis of William Shakespeare's play, "Measure for Measure".
2,605 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 47.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes Shakespeare's play, "Measure for Measure", focusing primarily on Act V, Scene I. The paper explains that this play uses the theme of a duke disguising himself as a commoner and going among the people to find out what they really felt about his rule, as a ploy to bring out the truth about the characters of those surrounding the Duke. The paper also explains that Shakespeare adds a twist to the theme when he has the Duke portray a Friar or Holy man who is able to hear confessions and speak to the dying and the condemned.
From the Paper
"We notice that Angelo is more harsh with an individual who was legally betrothed to a woman, got her pregnant and did not marry her than he was with the prostitutes. He did his best to put prostitutes out of business, but no where in the play did it mention Angelo had either them or their "johns" beheaded. Some of this discrepancy is the result of class prejudice. The upper classes had assets and titles. Out of wedlock children were not only and embarrassment but often could contest for both the assets and titles of their deceased father if he had no legitimate male offspring. The lower working classes often had children out of wedlock. Since little or no property was involved, the law turned its head."
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Explications on "Hamlet", 2006.
This paper examines Hamlet's Oedipus complex, which, according to the writer, is the main character of William Shakespeare's play.
1,234 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 25.95
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The writer analyzes Hamlet's nature and mental state in Shakespeare's play of the same name. This paper explores Hamlet as a person with morbid thoughts and who is inclined to dwell on the negative and wallow in self-pity. The writer claims that Hamlet's true character is at the heart of the play and proves that there are ample reasons to attribute the tragic occurrences in the work to his Oedipus complex.
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"Hamlet's lack of ability to act decisively is one of his most predominant traits, and his mental well-being has been the focus of much of the dialogue that has come before it. In the first scene, Horatio, Bernardo and Marcellus, after telling of the greatness of the dead king, decide to tell Hamlet of the ghost they have seen. They establish the burden that will soon be upon the young Hamlet, giving a foreshadowing of the pressures that he is under."
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The Tragedy of "Hamlet", 2006.
This paper analyzes the characters and the overall theme of death in William Shakespeare's "Hamlet."
1,260 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper examines in-depth the presence of death which is first displayed in the opening scene of Act 1 in Shakespeare's "Hamlet."
The writer of this paper also discusses in detail the play which is open to many interpretations, all of which are attached to the character and motivations of Hamlet.
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"His courtship of Ophelia seems to be a product of his impaired mental state, since at first he courts her, but when she begins to return his affections he shuns her with a cruelty that drives her to madness and death. Hamlet's agitated state is observed by everyone around him, and each is affected by his irrational actions. Ophelia believes that the reason he acts so strangely is that she has refused to see him."
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"Amadeus" and "Julius Caeser", 2006.
A review and comparison between the plays "Amadeus" by Peter Shaffer and "Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare.
2,630 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 48.95
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This paper explains the various dramatic incidents that occur in the plays "Amadeus", written by Peter Shaffer, and "Julius Caesar", written by William Shakespeare. The paper provides in-depth analyses as to the causes of these events and other patterns involved in them. "Amadeus" revolves around the life of Antonio Salieri, a court composer, and is based on both history and the myth connected with his life, including themes of jealousy and obsession. "Julius Caesar" is the story of a Roman statesman and general who is plotted against and is murdered by his colleagues.
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"Amadeus is about a court composer, Antonio Salieri, who is the protagonist in this play. Salieri had always wished from his childhood that he became a great composer, and he also makes a deal with God that he should grant him his one wish. Salieri is happy with his position as court musician until when Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a musician arrives in court. Mozart plays much better than Salieri, and this leads to a lot of problem as Salieri realizes that it is Mozart that God has blessed with the talent of excellent music and not him, and this makes Salieri jealous of Mozart and this jealousy slowly starts developing into an obsession and Salieri starts to conspire against Mozart. He is said to have killed him ultimately. But ironically, Salieri gets to realize in the end that it is not God that he has defeated by killing Mozart, because even after Mozart's death his music seems to continue to be heard and praised, whereas at the same time, his music is no longer even known and it slowly tends to fade off and Mozart's music remains ever so fresh and is constantly heard even after his death."
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William Shakespeare vs. Sheldon Zitner, 2006.
This paper discusses author Sheldon Zitner's criticism of William Shakespeare's comedic play "Much Ado About Nothing."
1,103 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper details author Sheldon Zitner's discourse and evaluation of William Shakespeare's comedic Elizabethan play "Much Ado About Nothing." Beyond the plot and character analysis Zitner asserts that the play lacks accessibility to the memory unlike some of Shakespeare's more studied and performed romantic comedies.
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"Besides Shakespeare's literary control, Zitner points out the fact that "Much Ado About Nothing" makes no claim on class distinction like most other romantic comedies. I deeply agree with Zitner's thought since I did not feel heavy class distinction between the characters when I read the play. For instance, Dogberry is portrayed as being ingratiating and terribly unpleasant, which impedes justice rather than upholding the law. Although Leonato has some rank, he, unfortunately, has little ability. The play merely hints at Hero's lower class."
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Honor and Dishonor in ?Macbeth?, 2006.
A discussion on the transformation of Macbeth from an honorable to a dishonorable character in William Shakespeare's "Macbeth".
2,961 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 0 sources, £ 53.95
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This paper examines how, apart from being a well-crafted story, William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" enlightens the audience as to the possible psychological ramifications of unchecked ambition and an overweening desire for power. It looks at how the play shows how even such a virtuous, honorable character such as Macbeth may transform into not only a cold-blooded murderer, but also the party responsible for his own destruction and great detriment to his state.
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"The first scene of Act I provides the audience with a hint that Macbeth's honorable character will soon be transformed into one of dishonor; the witches announce that "fair is foul and foul is fair/hover through the fog and filthy air" (I:I:10). This line is quite prophetic, as it deals with the inversion of the world, or that characters who seem to exhibit certain traits will be unmasked, revealed to bear the opposite, underlying character. Upon Macbeth's entrance in the third scene, he corroborates their prophecy, yet not yet knowing the full import of the witches' words; he observes that "so foul and fair a day I have not seen" (I:3:38). Although the audience may be aware of the apparent contradiction of Macbeth's words, viewers will soon learn what the play offers the title character."
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"Macbeth", 2006.
A review of the William Shakespeare play "Macbeth".
1,520 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper studies the character of Macbeth in the Shakespeare play by the same name. The author looks at Macbeth's motivations and actions, underscoring each characteristic or decision with lines from the play. The central themes of the paper examined are Macbeth's troubled conscience by what seems an unearned prophecy, his blinding ambition, the physical and mental rebelling of his conscious and the ill prophecy of the messenger.
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"MacBeth's imagination is taken with being king of Scotland. His ambition blinds him so that even the act of murdering his king (benefactor) is rationalized as an empiric career move. He ultimately waxes about the depth and character and spirit of Duncan but reduces him to a hurdle, devoid of human blood. His conscience starts to rebel physically with visions and mentally with guilt. Lying to himself becomes easier and to others becomes harder as he, like Duncan before him carries the guilt of others he has charged to do work he cannot, 'I am settled, and bend up Each corporal agent to this terrible feat. Away, and mock the time with fairest show: False face must hide what the false heart doth know. [A bell rings] I go, and it is done; the bell invites me. Hear it not, Duncan; for it is a knell That summons thee to heaven or to hell.' (Act.1 Sc.7 & Act.2 Sc.1)"
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The Character of Hamlet, 2006.
This paper discusses and analyzes the main character in William Shakespeare's "Hamlet."
895 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 19.95
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This paper centers on Hamlet's character which has been the subject of critical assessment by literary scholars such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Samuel Johnson in the 17th century and contemporary scholars like Harold Bloom and Northrope Frye. The fact that many continue to psychoanalyze and dissect Hamlet may be the true purpose of this literary gem. A subject of much discussion among critics is Hamlet's state of mind while others claim the biggest tragedy is his inability to act despite his larger-than-life heroic qualities.
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"Although early critics viewed Hamlet's flaw as indecisiveness, modern critics have agreed that the character has had no problem deciding on the correct course of action in his situation; however he is unable to carry it out. (Bradley, Coleridge, Bloom,) The fact that Hamlet decides not to murder Claudius when he comes upon him engaged in prayer and vulnerable to attack does not mean that Hamlet has secretly doubted his decision, say these critics. He has made it clear that he thinks such a death too good for the murderer of his father."
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"Measure for Measure" & "Henry IV Part I", 2006.
A comparison of two of Shakespeare's plays, "Measure for Measure" and "Henry IV Part I".
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 0 sources, £ 26.95
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This paper analyzes, compares and contrasts the plots and protagonists of two of Shakespeare's plays, "Measure for Measure" and "Henry IV Part I". The author asserts that in these two plays, strong character is defined not by who is more right, but rather by the ability to become more than the sum of one's faults. The author concentrates his analysis on secondary characters, who, despite being fault-ridden, are endearing to the audience for their humor and steadfastness. The paper concludes that Shakespeare's ultimate point is that while all people are flawed, the test of their character is whether they are molded by these flaws -- or overcome them.
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"In both of these plays, these people may be questionable or shady characters that often are crude or have abominable habits, they may be people of power and prominence, or they may be just average, everyday citizens. Simply put, they all have faults of their own. Yet, the audience can't help but find them endearing, and the protagonists find that their ability to overcome their faults has a lot to do with the help they receive from these characters. Furthermore, the inability of the antagonists to overcome their vulnerabilities also has something to do with these characters."
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?To His Coy Mistress" and ?Sonnet 116?, 2006.
An analysis and comparison between the Andrew Marvell poem "To His Coy Mistress" and William Shakespeare's "Sonnet 116".
815 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 17.95
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This paper analyzes and compares two poems from the Elizabethan Renaissance: Andrew Marvell's "To His Coy Mistress" and William Shakespeare's "Sonnet 116". The author studies the similarities in theme between the two poems -- that love is invaluable and must be seized. The author asks and answers whether love is worth pursuing immediately if its attributes are truly ageless?
From the Paper
"This passage describes love, ideal in the full sense, as without (admission of) fault or flaw, nor presence of or need for alteration, nor able to be removed. Shakespeare continues by comparing love to an "ever-fixed mark," with the third of these carefully chosen words having a wide variety of applications from cartography to landmarks to a permanent and identifying feature."
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Shakespeare's Poems, 2006.
A discussion on two of Shakespeare's sonnets on love -CXXX and CXVI.
1,415 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 0 sources, £ 28.95
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The paper explores the substance of Sonnet CXXX whereby it notes that this sonnet is not a common poem of love, but rather more truthful and honest. The paper continues to discuss Sonnet CXVI and its theme that love is deeper than a physical attraction. Finally the author discusses the themes of the two poems in conjunction.
From the Paper
"One reads and re-reads these two selections- two out of more than a hundred. And the imagination soars. What would the lady say? How would she reply? Would she just smile, as my respondent did to the first sonnet? Would there be a meeting of the minds, a holding of the hands, a joining of the lips? Are these two poems something that, put down on paper, the lady would put in her family Bible to read, and re-read during times of stress or depression?
Shakespeare wrote his love sonnets at a time when writing them was the only real proof of devotion. There was no Valentine's day candy, no Mother's day dinner, and no greeting card to express devotion. There was only an art form that has never really been equaled in the centuries since these were written. "
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"A Midsummer Night's Dream", 2006.
An examination of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
1,140 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper examines Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Specifically, it focuses on the character of Puck and his last speech which he presented before he died.
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"The answers to these and many other questions put forth by the Bard so long ago begs our response and until that response is forthcoming the cries of anguish throughout the world shall die in the wind. Although The Puck, Robin Goodfellow was alone upon the stage his last words are still heard loudly throughout the world and what he's telling us is that the last word, quite literally belongs to us, and that word or words must be words of action!"
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Human Traits in the "The Tempest", 2006.
Examines the human trait of relinquishing control in William Shakespeare's "The Tempest".
1,653 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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In "The Tempest", Shakespeare not only tells an intricate tale of greed, revenge and love, but he also conveys a message about the consequences of immersing oneself in these emotions. The paper shows that the play is therefore not merely an adventure story about a group of people stranded on a desert island, as it may initially seem. It is, in all actuality, a model for the complexities of human behavior.
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"Prospero's denial of his own responsibility in the situation at the beginning of the play transforms into an epiphany at the end of the play in which he realizes that only through admitting his wrongs and releasing control over other people's actions, can he truly be free. Therefore, the character's self-serving nature cannot be viewed as contradictory to the notion that Prospero represents selflessness, but rather of reinforcement of his emotional and spiritual growth that allowed him to finally be the benevolent man he had always deemed himself to be."
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