Essays and Research Papers on All Shakespeare

This 5 page report discusses Shakespeare's comedy Much Ado About Nothing. While Much Ado About Nothing is, ostensibly, about the foibles and misunderstandings, as well as the social conveniences of relationships or marriages, it also has a great deal to say about the issue of social class, standing, and what is, or is not, correct ...

A 5 page paper discussing the interconnectedness of the love stories presented by Hero and Claudio, and Beatrice and Benedick. The writer examines the parallels and counterpoints of the two couples in terms of dialogue, characterization, and plot. Bibliography lists only the play as a source.

A 5 page paper which examines how Othello represents the concept of the tragic hero, by considering four specific criteria – superiority (in terms of courage, strength and loyalty), taking responsibility (leading the fight against the Turks and marrying for love), struggles (with society, with others, within himself), and jealousy as Othello’s tragic flaw. ...

A 3 page paper which examines the existence of jealousy and corruption in Shakespeare’s Othello. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 10 page paper which compares and contrasts two of William Shakespeare's most memorable villains, Shylock in the comedy, "The Merchant of Venice," and Iago in the tragedy, "Othello." Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper examines The Tempest and Henry V and assesses how each interprets the concept of sovereignty. The utilization of symbolism in The Tempest is also discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper analyzing the role of the witches in Shakespeare's drama. The paper argues that the witches in no way forced Macbeth to take the path he chose, but rather that they merely served as a psychological justification for him to do what had been in his secret heart all along. Bibliography lists ...

Bringing Murderers to Justice in William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and Susan Glaspell’s “Trifles” A 3 page paper which examines specific sections of dialogue from each play and considers how these words bring sychological, moral, or philosophical complexity to the notion of bringing murderers to justice. No additional sources are used.

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of patriarchal values in Homer and Shakespeare. An annotated bibliography is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how Shakespeare manipulates a serious situation for humorous effect, how the boisterousness of the low characters influence your perception of the lovers and the courtly characters, considers whether or not the play would be as interesting without Nick Bottom, and evaluates how the comic outcome depends on the players ...

In four pages this paper demonstrates how Desdemona is no more than an unknowing pawn in a very elaborate game played by men with examples from each scene supporting her innocence of any wrongdoing. There are no other sources listed in the bibliography.

A 5 page paper which examines the similarities and differences between William Shakespeare's tragic plays, "Hamlet" and "Macbeth," specifically concentrating on the roles of the supernatural, the effect Ophelia and Lady Macbeth have on the main characters, and comparing and contrasting the protagonists Hamlet and Macbeth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which considers the confident arrogance of Oedipus and Hamlet, how when illusion collides with reality, each protagonist is forced, through their development as human beings, to undergo a profound reappraisal of his position in the universe. Specifically considered is whether or not the truth set these heroes free. No additional sources are used.

A five page paper looking at this well-known play by William Shakespeare from the standpoint of its emphasis on the issue of loyalty. Looking at this issue both in terms of interpersonal relationships (such as the love of Rosalind and Orlando and the friendship of Rosalind and Celia) as well as loyalty to one’s superiors ...

A 4 page paper which provides the student with an imaginative reenactment of William Shakespeare's commentary on how he expressed humanism in his quintessential Renaissance man, Prince Hamlet of Denmark. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts the portrayal of King Richard III, explain the reasons for the differences in characterization, and consider how the depiction of other historical events have been perceived differently. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper gives an in depth analysis of the Shakespeare play, Comedy of Errors. In particular, attention is paid to the symbolism, imagery, and ironic elements inherent in the use of the golden chain. Examples are given, quotes are cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which discusses the similarities and differences between “Hamlet” and “Poetics.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper discussing the presence and significance of omens, portents, and prophesies in Shakespeare's Macbeth and Julius Caesar. The writer concludes that because Shakespeare saw the world as something planned and coherent, it is possible to divine that plan through supernatural sources. Bibliography lists five sources.

A 7 page research paper that, first of all, offers a comprehensive summation of the plot of The Tempest. Then, the writer discusses overall Shakespearean background, compares The Tempest to other Shakespearean plays and discusses how to classify this play, arguing that it is not what modern audiences would define as a comedy. Bibliography lists ...

A 6 page paper which examines Shylock and Jessica's disappointment in William Shakespeare's comedy, "The Merchant of Venice," specifically, how both father and daughter are disillusioned by Italian Renaissance society and suffered individual disappointment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In 5 pages the author discusses William Shakespeare's reliance on the supernatural in the plays "Hamlet" and "Macbeth". "In the 1500s there was strong belief in the existence of the supernatural. The supernatural was a recurring theme in many of Shakespeare's works. In Hamlet and Macbeth, the supernatural was an essential part ...

A 5 page paper which examines the significance of the roles portrayed by the lone female characters in the play as a mirrored reflection of the Elizabethan social patriarchy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the way in which Othello was admired by the Duke of Venice and even by Senator Brabantio in this scene in order to evaluate Venetian perceptions of the Moorish military commander. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how Hamlet, Laertes, and Fortinbras, from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, all lose a father and react differently to the loss, thus bringing about different ends. No additional sources cited.