Essays and Research Papers on All Shakespeare

This 8 page report discusses Shakespeare’s second tetralogy which consists of “Richard II,” Parts 1 and 2 of “Henry IV,” and “Henry V.” Throughout each of these plays, Shakespeare offers his audiences and readers a winding path of imagery and figurative language that allows a deeper insight to the actions taking place on the stage and the hidden motivations for ...

A five page paper looking at this minor character in William Shakespeare's play. The paper traces Laertes' behavior and motivations throughout the play, and analyzes the way he shows up Hamlet's weaknesses and accentuates his virtues. No additional sources.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts these two infamous works. Common themes are discussed with an emphasis on death. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the scene in which Othello goes with Desdemona’s father before the Venetian council to be accused of having “stolen” Desdemona away from her father. The scene establishes the Duke’s and council members’ respect for Othello, the love that exists between Othello and Desdemona, the foolishness of Brabantio, and, of course, the determination of Iago to ...

This 12 page report discusses Shakespeare’s “darkest drama.” “The Scottish Play” is loosely based on an event in Scottish history, the death of King Duncan (sometimes referred to as “Duncan the Meek”) at the hands of a family member -- Macbeth -- who was a great “thane” or lord. Regardless of the many historical accounts of the lineage and accomplishments of ...

A 5 page paper which examines the Elizabethan sonnets in detail, then compares and contrasts the nature of love in each. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts the way in which the theme of reality vs. illusion is portrayed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In seven pages this paper examines three scenes in which the the complexity of the taming theme is explored, considers which of the characters is tamed and whether or not there are other characters involved in this taming. There are no additional sources listed in the bibliography.

This is a 7 page critical analysis of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet, Prince of Denmark”. William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” (1601) is considered one of his most popular, psychologically driven and dark tragedies. An analysis of the elements within the play show that Hamlet as the central and pivotal character reveals his inner most thoughts ...

6 pages in length. The striking resemblance between William Shakespeare's play Hamlet and the movie version starring Kenneth Branagh have separated this particular film adaptation apart from all others. Sir Laurence Olivier has been bestowed accolades for his screen performance, and Mel Gibson's rendition rendered him as an accomplished Shakespearean actor; however, none ...

A 5 page analytical examination of characterization in this play. Julius Caesar is unique because the characterizations Shakespeare produces are almost subjugated to the notion of politics, the state, and the relationship between man and society. Bibliography cited approximately 5 additional sources.

5 pages in length. In the comedies, appearances and reality are manipulated for comic effect; in "Othello," the audience is presented with the tragic implications of being in a world where appearances are at odds with reality. One can readily surmise that this aspect is particularly apparent, inasmuch as Iago is a villain ...

A 5 page paper which examines the way in which the woods are presented in the play. No additional sources are used.

A 3 page essay that discusses the actions of Bolingbroke in the latter part of the play and how this distinguishes him as a better candidate for the monarchy than the ineffectual Richard. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts the female characters of each play (Lady Macbeth, Lady Macduff, and the Witches of “Macbeth,” and Volumnia, Virgilia, and Valeria of “Coriolanus”). Specifically considered are what these female characters symbolize and what conclusions can be drawn regarding the roles of women. No additional sources are ...

A five page paper analyzing the quality of heroism in William Shakespeare's play. The paper discusses the extent to which Old Hamlet, Claudius, Fortinbras, and young Hamlet could be considered heroic. No additional sources.

This 7 page report discusses the ways in which in much of Shakespeare’s work, the supernatural -- in the form of ghosts, fairies, strange creatures, and unnatural weather phenomena -- exist as much as a character in the play as any of the flesh and blood characters. In several of Shakespeare’s other works, the function of the supernatural is a ...

A 3 page paper which examines the ways in which Shakespeare conveys imagery in his final play. No additional sources are used.

This 10 page paper considers the role of the leader from a political perspective and relates it to the approach to leadership outlined by Shakespeare in King Henry V. This paper makes a definitive comparison between King Henry V and the notions of leadership outlined by authors like Machiavelli, in his political discourse, The ...

A 12 page paper which provides answers to study questions for William Shakespeare's tragic play, "Othello." The answers are broken down by act, and cover the play's theme, characters, setting, imagery and symbolism. No additional sources are used.

A 5 page essay that examines Shakespeare's plays Pericles and Cymbeline in regards to how they are structured. The analysis takes the stance of what would have been lost, as well as gained, if Shakespeare had chosen to propel these romances toward tragic endings. No additional sources cited.

In 6 pages, the author analyzes William Shakespeare's "Henry VIII" as it deals with the topic of leadership based on the text of the play. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines why this play should be considered a tragedy. No additional sources are used.

A 10 page paper looking at how spoken communication emerges as a potent leadership skill in Shakespeare's play. The paper concludes that both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are, at different times, able to influence others to do their will; but in neither case could they establish leadership roles based on inspiration, respect, or loyalty, which ...

A 5 page paper which considers whether women are depicted as objects of male lust and gratification, or if they are complex individuals whose needs are frustrated in a male-dominated world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.