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Parents and Teens in Shakespeare and Film, 2006.
Compares Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" with the film "Ten Things I Hate About You".
1,069 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper compares and analyzes Shakespeare's famous comedy about the wooing of a shrewish, eldest daughter, "The Taming of the Shrew", with the film, "Ten Things I Hate About You", about teenage romance and adult wisdom. The paper explains that while their plots are similar, the messages delivered about love, romance and personal development are very different.
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"The initial irony present in Shakespeare can be seen through the use of the framing device scorned by "Ten Things I Hate about You." Although the playgoer Christopher Sly of "The Taming of the Shrew" does not reappear at the end of the comedy, the fact that the viewer is always watching a play of a play makes it clear to the audience that the occasional Punch-and-Judy show type violence is, 'in quotes' or ironic, rather than a simple validation of violence against women. "Am I a lord? And have I such a lady? Or do I dream? or have I dream'd till now?" asks Sly, emphasizing the dreamed nature of "The Taming of the Shrew." (1.2) Up to the end, the play has a fantastical quality, rather than a play of real-life morality and consequence, until Katherine's final monologue."
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Parents and Children in Shakespeare, 2006.
This paper discusses the plays "Henry V" and "The Merchant of Venice" and highlights the parent/child relationships within the plays.
968 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 0 sources, £ 24.95
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Both of these plays "Henry V" and "The Merchant of Venice" delve into the complex world of parent/child relationships. In "Henry V" we see how the young king's actions are heavily influenced by the relationship with his father and how his father's blood and legacy determine the path he will take. In "The Merchant of Venice" there are more contrasts in the relationships with affection between Lancelot and his father Old Gobbo, but the opposite with Jessica and her father Shylock. The writer shows how the parent/child relationship has dominated families for centuries, and Shakespeare's works help show the complexities of this nearly unavoidable family relationship.
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"Difficulties with parent/child relationships have been common themes for centuries, and it seems that was no different in Shakespeare's time. Many of Shakespeare's works include some sort of relationship between parent and child at odds. Often, this relationship is the catalyst that alters the play's plot and outcome (think of Romeo & Juliet, and the family feud between the Capulets and the Montegues). These two plays indicate parent/child relationships can be amicable, such as the relationship between Lancelot Gobbo and his father Old Gobbo, or they can be acrimonious, such as the relationship between Jessica and her father, Shylock. The lives of these characters indicate the strong bond between parent and child that, if not careful, can turn into a form of bondage and great discontent. Both plays illustrate difficult parent/child relationships and the ability of parents to mold and influence their children's lives, even after death."
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Teenage Parents and Education, 2005.
A review of school counseling within the context of teen parenting.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, £ 37.95
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This paper demonstrates knowledge in the areas of career development, helping relationships, assessment, and professional identity, which are four of the areas identified by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) for the certification of counselor educational programs. The essay is organized into four sections each of which discusses the challenges of designing a counseling program for teen parents who are contemplating dropping out of high school.
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"Congratulations! You have recently accepted a school counseling position at a high school. Having developed a professional identity as a school counselor, you begin to familiarize yourself with your new community and school. During this process, you notice a high drop out rate for teen parents. * Based on your knowledge of career development, what interventions seem most useful in providing treatment/support services to these students? * Based on your knowledge of helping relationships, what interventions seem most useful in providing treatment/support services to these students? * Based on your knowledge of appraisal (assessment), what interventions seem most useful in providing treatment/support services to these students?"
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Shakespearean Studies: Understanding the Theme of Disguise in Romeo and Juliet and the Film Shakespeare in Love, 2005.
An analysis of the theme of disguise in "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare and the film "Shakespeare in Love", directed by John Madden.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper looks at how the play "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare and the film "Shakespeare in Love", directed by John Madden, utilize disguise as the key to romance and intrigue. It looks at how "Shakespeare in Love" displays the theme of disguise as an equal response to the trickery and guise found in "Romeo and Juliet" and how in "Romeo and Juliet" the theme of disguise through the masquerade ball is important in Romeo realizing his love for Juliet.
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Dealing with Difficult Parents, 2002.
This paper reviews a book for teachers and school administrators: "Dealing With Difficult Parents and With Parents in Difficult Situations" by Todd Whitaker and Douglas Fiore.
710 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 17.95
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This paper discusses the theme of the book, which stresses that mediation and diplomacy is needed in dealing with such parents. The paper points out that there are two types of problem parents: Those that show little interest in their children and those that are overly concern and involved. The author feels that today's stressful lifestyle is producing overly stressed parents and children.
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"Often, it has been observed that a school administrator must act as a surrogate parent to the children at his or her school. However, it is a less commonly articulated, but no less accurate, statement to assert that dealing with the parents of students is an equally crucial part of an administrator?s job. A schoolteacher, administrator or principal often finds him or herself, despite his best intentions, acting as a kind of surrogate parent and confidant to student?s parents, providing advice and counseling about the best way students may learn and benefit from their education."
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William Shakespeare, 2003.
Examines the influence of William Shakespeare on drama and theatre.
9,454 words (approx. 37.8 pages), 28 sources, APA, £ 137.95
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This paper discusses the influence of William Shakespeare on twenty first century theatre. Shakespeare was a great English playwright, dramatist and poet who he lived during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. He is considered to be the greatest playwright of all time. The paper shows that no other writer's plays have been produced so many times or read so widely in so many countries as his. Shakespeare had a tremendous influence on culture and literature throughout the world and he contributed greatly to the development of the English language. The paper examines how many words and phrases from Shakespeare's plays and poems have become part of our speech. It shows that Shakespeare's ideas on subjects such as romantic love, heroism, comedy and tragedy have helped shape the attitudes of millions of people. His portrayals of historical figures and events have influenced our thinking more than what has been written in history books. The world has admired and respected many great writers, but only Shakespeare has generated such enormous continuing interest. The paper discusses his different works for theatre. Costumes trends, audiences and sets are also discussed. It also discusses the formation of Globe theatre by Shakespeare.
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Background
Life of Shakespeare
Shakespeare Career
Shakespeare's Influences on Theatre
Costumes and Sets
Audience and Plays
Globe Theatre
Structure of the Globe
Shakespeare and the End of the Globe
Development of Theatre
Conclusion
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"Everything had to be conveyed to the audience through words and there is little doubt that the audience had better memories and perhaps higher powers of attention than people do today, so that they took in and retained the information given to them. The majority people in Shakespeare's day could not read or write so they had to rely on word of mouth and on memory; this is in evidence in Romeo and Juliet when the Servant is sent to bid Capulet's guests to dinner. He can't read the list which he has been given and he asks Romeo to read it to him; he hears it read once and then goes off to find the guests; yet, there are well over thirteen people on the list so his memory must have been extremely retentive."
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William Shakespeare, 2002.
A biography of the life and work of the playwright William Shakespeare.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper presents a detailed look at the life and works of famed playwright William Shakespeare. The author of this paper takes us on an exploratory path through the childhood and teen years of Shakespeare before embarking on the adult life in which he became so famous.
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Shakespeare and the Romantic Poets, 2006.
This paper discusses the reception of William Shakespeare by the Romantic poets as referenced in several text of both Shakespeare and these poets.
2,930 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 14 sources, APA, £ 61.95
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This paper examines the way in which Shakespeare was viewed by the poetic exponents of Romanticism, and how some of the characters of Shakespeare's plays may exemplify the Romantic ideal. This author explains that two hundred years separates the time of William Shakespeare in the Elizabethan era and the Romantic poets and their vision of a society, which put the concerns of the individual to the forefront of political issues. The paper points out that, while direct reference to Shakespeare's works by the romantic poets is less than abundant, John Keats, Samuel Taylor and Percy Bysse Shelley suggest a clear aesthetic link between Romanticism and Shakespeare's texts. The paper examines characters of Shakespeare's plays and how they exemplify the Romantic vision of individual liberty, the freedom of expression and mans' relationship with nature, which feature prominently in "King Lear", "Hamlet", "Romeo and Juliet"."
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"If then, life is to be lived according to one's ideals, as opposed to the rules of society, then the examination of cerebral conflict is a relevant concern. It would be a simple matter to make one's point by filling an essay such as this with quotations from "Hamlet", whose central character, it appears, is in a state of permanent confusion, or from Corialanus, who, it could be argued is the most egocentric character ever created by Shakespeare, and whose vanity, ultimately, proves to be his undoing. The Romantic hero referred to in my question however, is, for this critic, personified in the character of the eponymous protagonist of "Romeo and Juliet"."
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The Modern William Shakespeare, 2001.
This essay covers a vast amount of information on William Shakespeare and his plays. This paper explores the ways that Shakespeare's drama has evolved and transformed over time.
3,870 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 74.95
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This essay is about William Shakespeare and the ways in which his art has changed and evolved with time. This essay covers many of Shakespeare's plays and many modern film adaptations of his plays. The paper discusses much of the history behind Shakespeare's works and the many sources from which his drama was derived. The essay also deals with Shakespeare's language and the aspects of his invented language that have become a part of our everyday vocabulary. It covers the many characters, plots and genres of Shakespeare's works. The main theme of the paper is centered around the ways modern history has invented a Shakespeare of its very own.
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"Who is Shakespeare? What is Shakespeare? Nearly four hundred years following his death, the Shakespearean debate trudges on. In his lifetime, William Shakespeare wrote a phenomenal cannon of dramatic literature. He managed to create an astounding thirty-seven plays in scarcely the span of twenty-five years. Individually, these plays constitute some of the best art ever written. Collectively, these works secure Shakespeare as the principle literary draftsman of the Elizabethan Age. In his dedication to William Shakespeare in 1623, Ben Johnson wrote: ?He was not of an age, but for all time.? To this day, Shakespeare?s creative genius has yet to be exceeded. No writer in any language can rival the eminence and immortal perpetuity that Shakespeare has relished. And no man, in any creative enterprise, has ever impelled a cultural influence as ample or as profound. Shakespeare?s language and extensive lexicon of coined phrases are more ubiquitous in trite conversation today than the myriad of cliched aphorisms present in the King James Bible. His hundreds of characters-the very mirrors of human nature-are equally as recognizable. From small amusements like Bottom the Weaver, to such unparalleled manifestations as Falstaff, Shakespeare has enriched civilization by mimicking it."
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Support Groups for Parents of Differently-Sexualized Children, 2006.
A paper discussing the appropriate development of a support group for parents of differently-sexualized children and teens.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, £ 50.95
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This paper identifies the requirements necessary within starting a psychotherapy group for parents of children and adolescents who have come out to their parents as differently-sexualized (e.g.: homosexual, bisexual, or transgendered). The stages of group work are described, as well as several potential problems that can occur during the group work process.
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"Parents frequently experience difficulty in acclimating themselves to the preferences of their children and adolescents. Often, the drive for an offspring to differentiate himself or herself from their parents can result in a shift in behavioral preferences that non-traditional for the parent or parents. Parents and their children tend to find a common ground for such issues that helps them resolve potential problems. However, sexual identity for differently-sexualized (e.g.: homosexual, bisexual, or transgendered) children and adolescents is typically more difficult for the parent to accept than are preferences towards popular culture, dating habits, or even substance abuse. Sexual identity is not a phase and the offspring will not simply outgrow it in time; parents who discover that their children are differently-sexualized not only have to change their perceptions of..."
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Shakespeare: Life And Works, 2002.
Discusses the life and works of William Shakespeare and the controversy regarding the suspicion that some works attributed to Shakespeare were not really his.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper discusses the life and works of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare was undeniably the best playwright in English literature but his life has always been a mystery and his works have often been eyed with suspicion as quarters are of the view that Shakespeare was not the author of some of the plays.
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William Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus", 2007.
Looks at vengeful acts, such as cannibalism, in William Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus" and in its parent story Ovid's "Metamorphoses".
1,785 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper explains that vengeful acts, especially in Renaissance drama, are often countered by a more heinous act of violence as seen in the climatic scene of William Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus" in which a mother is forced into cannibalizing her children. The author demonstrates that the mode of this final vengeance is inevitable because every act of revenge within this play involves consumption and cannibalism either through its language or through a connection to the play's parent story in Ovid's "Metamorphoses". For example, the bloody head of a son being returned to father in "Titus Andronicus" is extremely reminiscent of Ovid's "Metamorphoses". The paper concludes that the theme of both plays is that one ill cannot cure another.
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"While Itys is not personally responsible for the dishonor caused to his mother and her family, he reminds his mother enough of his father that she justifies her killing of him. This is then reminiscent of Lavinia's treatment by the Goths. In a similar way, Lavinia seems to be "the scapegoat for Andronici violence," while also playing a role in the cyclic revenge of the play due to her "intrinsically polluted condition" as a woman. With Lavinia's rape (rather the panning thereof), there too is the characteristic language of consumption that is present in all the play's acts of revenge."
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Film: "William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream", 2007.
This paper compares Michael Hoffman's 1999 film, "William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream" with Shakespeare's original play.
2,350 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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This paper explains that, for his 1999 film, "William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream", Michael Hoffman rewrote the original Shakespeare play, put it into a more modern context and emphasized artistic visual expression over Shakespeare's expression through the poetry of language. The author points out that Hoffman modernized the gender roles by creating a dialogue for Bottom's wife, thus increasing her importance; wherein, in the original play, her role consisted of a stare. The paper relates that, to appeal to modern cultural standards, the movie has been made more aesthetically pleasing by the fantasy theatrics of the costumes and makeup.
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"The first and most evident difference between the 1999 film adaptation and the original play by Shakespeare is the setting. Shakespeare's work is set in Greece, while Hoffman's is set in the turn of the 20th century Tuscany. It was also filmed in Tuscany. "Hoffman moves the action forward in time and sets it in late 19th-Century Tuscany" writes Welsh, but it is questioned whether this "new setting makes sense". Thus Hoffman's version has an immediate difference between that of Shakespeare's which took place in the traditional classical setting."
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Parents and Children, 2002.
This paper discusses the obligations of parents to children and children to parents in "The Metamorphosis", "Upstairs in a Wineshop", and "Endgame".
1,370 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper explores the relationship between parents and children in "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka, "Upstairs in a Wineshop" by Lu Xun and "Endgame" by Samuel Beckett. All three works support the contention that parents must satisfy the needs of their children, and children must satisfy the needs of their parents. The author shows how all three works illustrate this thesis in different ways.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. The Metamorphosis
III. Upstairs in a Wineshop
IV. Endgame
V. Conclusion
Bibliography
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"In The Metamorphosis, Kafka tells the story of Gregor, a man who wakes up one day to find that he has turned into a bug. Gregor has been working hard at a job that he clearly hates to support his parents and sisters. His parents owe Gregor?s boss money because of a failed business, and he is determined to keep working until the money is paid back. At the same time, he keeps his family in a large apartment with a maid. Gregor tries to make enough money so that his parents do not have to work. After his transformation, his primary concern is for his family?s well-being. How will they survive without him? Clearly Gregory feels a strong obligation to look after his parents. His parents feel the same way towards him, especially his mother. She is horrified at the sight of him, but forces herself to visit him. Gregor, for his part is upset because the sight of him causes her pain. Gregor?s mother also tries to keep Gregor?s things in his room so that he will feel more at home. It can be argued that Gregor?s father is hostile towards him, but consider the fact that he does not throw Gregor out."
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