Essays and Research Papers on All Shakespeare

In six pages this paper examines the metamorphosis events that resulted in the changes of the main characters in this tragedy by William Shakespeare. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.

In three pages this paper examines how masks of betrayal, falsehood, and concealment are worn by Banquo, Macbeth, and Lady Macbeth throughout the third act of William Shakespeare’s tragic play. The bibliography lists no additional sources.

A 3 page analysis of "Much Ado About Nothing" and "The Taming of the Shrew," which focuses on Shakespeare's frequent use of pairs, i.e. two plots, two female leads, two male leads, etc. and how this structural device was used both to progress the plot and also to aid characterization. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page paper which examines how each play explores the theme of appearance and reality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines colonization and self-discovery as seen in Shakespeare’s The Tempest and Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which considers the fairness of systems of punishment administered by fallible magistrates, discusses how these plays engaged contradictions between justice as an ideal and justice as a set of procedures for enforcement of a legal code, how Shakespeare’s treatment of the theme shapes both plays, and whether or not the nature ...

3 pages. Issues concerning Petrachan love are explored through the language and structure of "The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare. Romeo assumed the posture of that great Italian author of sonnets, Petrarch, and became a courtly lover to Juliet. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper (6 pp. + 1 pg. outline) which examines the structure of William Shakespeare's sonnet 130, to demonstrate how it deviates from the conventional sonnet form established by Petrarch. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines how Shakespeare handles the subject of race in this tragedy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines Emilia’s significance and dramatic purpose to the play. No additional sources are used.

A 5 page paper which examines the songs Ophelia sings and what they reveal about her character and her madness. No additional sources are used.

A 6 page paper showing the prevalence of the motif of the self-serving father in Shakespeare's plays. It particularly examines Prospero from The Tempest, Lord Capulet from Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet's two fathers from Hamlet. Bibliography lists one source.

This 7 page paper discusses the unique aspects of the character Prospero. The play is a romance in the classic sense due to its themes of heroism, redemption, and well as triumph and accomplishment. Though the island is a magical place, Shakespeare makes sure the audience understands that real people inhabit it. At the center ...

This 3 page paper discusses the role of death as a theme and eymbol in Shakespeare's play, Othello.Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page paper which examines the ideas of xenophobia in Shakespeare’s “Merchant of Venice.” Anti-Semitisim is also examined. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 3 page explication of “Sonnet 73” by William Shakespeare. In addition to his plays, Williams Shakespeare is famous for his beautiful sonnets. In “Sonnet 73” Shakespeare presents three metaphors that collectively show his gradual acceptance of his progression towards death. Each metaphor illustrates his understanding and conceptualization of death, and culminates in an appeal ...

In three pages this paper analyzes how the interplay between fear and foresight affects individuals making life-altering choices in this tragedy. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 5 page paper focuses attention on the theme of rebellion and then also goes into the significance of the woods. Specific acts and scenes are noted and the plot is discussed, along with other thematic elements. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that analyzes the action in Act 3, scene 4 of King Lear. The writer argues that an examination of this scene reveals the various ways in which Shakespeare manipulated language, used the stage movement of the characters and also employed visual and oral effects in order to capitalize on ...

A 4 page paper which examines why Shakespeare makes the protagonist of his final play so cold, and considers whether or not he is simply cold and distant or if he possesses other personality traits that are important to the makeup of his character. Also discussed is what this reveals about Prospero’s overall designs ...

A 3 page paper which compares/contrasts William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 130 with Luther Vandross’ song “Here and Now” as it involves love. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page report discusses the fact that the unique aspect of the universality of very well-known works being turned into a cinema application is that the audience has easy access to the original text and, in fact, may have seen the story presented in a different context, in a number of circumstances. They are likely to know the story ...

A 5 page paper which examines how although terrible events occur within that could not be more pathetic, the play is not a depressing experience. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines how Ophelia is treated throughout Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines the similarities of the two characters, their problems and life situations. No additional sources are used.