Essays and Research Papers on All Shakespeare

8 pages in length. The writer discusses how the thematic significance of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" represents the concept of death in life. Indeed, it sounds illogical to describe death as being part of life but for the characters in Shakespeare's tragedy; it perfectly describes their myopic existence for one another as they ...

A 3 page essay that explores Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” in order to answer the question of whether Hamlet was truly mad. The writer argues that Hamlet was not meant to be perceived as mad, that is, insane, but rather Shakespeare meant him to be perceived as melancholic (i.e., depressed), which the Elizabethans perceived as a ...

A 5 page essay that compares and contrasts the Shakespeare's characterization of Petruchio and Katharina in The Taming of the Shrew. The writer argues that Kate and Petrochio were actually very much alike, a fact that they both recognized, and why Kate submitted so easily to the marriage in the first place. Both are headstrong, ...

A 4 page paper which discusses the character of the fool in King Lear. The foundation of the discussion is that of the fool having been referred to as 'the uncanniest character in Shakespeare.' This is analyzed as well as the incident of the fool leaving halfway through the story, never to appear again. The paper utilizes the ...

A 9 page paper, including a 1 page outline. The essay begins by defining and describing Roman Forums. The writer then provides a brief critique of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Ideas included are: how Shakespeare based Julius Caesar on Nashe's work, the correlation between social relationships and a person's character, an overview of the characters of ...

A 3 page essay that analyzes Shakespeare's use of appearance and politics in The Tempest. In this play, Shakespeare created a world in which no one was as they appeared to be, particularly Prospero. But also in nearly every scene, there are political issues at work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In 5 pages the author discusses the tone and purpose of humor in "Hamlet." When considering the tone and purpose of humor in the play "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" by William Shakespeare, the gravedigger's scene in which Hamlet addresses the skull of Yorick comes to mind. The entire scene was supposed ...

An 8 page research paper that examines the way that women are portrayed in Shakespeare's Hamlet. The writer argues that in looking at this subject one should consider the role of women within the context of Elizabethan society, and that knowledge of the role that women played in society during this era can be illuminating ...

A 5 page essay that examines Othello's position as an outsider in society, defines it and discusses how this contributed to his tragic downfall. While undoubtedly Shakespeare had universal themes in mind that would connect Othello's experience to his humanity, it is also true that Shakespeare's Elizabethan audience would have perceived Othello in terms of ...

This 6 page paper compares and contrasts these characters. Ophelia, who appears in Shakespeare's Hamlet is compared with the more popular Juliet from the author's Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare's treatment of women in general is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page critique of Shakespeare's 'Antony & Cleopatra.' The writer posits that many conceptual problems run throughout the play and that 'Shakespeare's thematic message is never made clear in the end to its poorly constructed action.' Bibliography lists 16 sources.

A 5 page essay that discusses the Shakespeare's use of satirical, cynical language in Hamlet. The writer argues that through his use of language, Shakespeare wrestled with life's most difficult concepts and, furthermore, that these dialogues progressed the characterization of Hamlet. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages. In Shakespeare's tragedy MacBeth, Shakespeare is concerned primarily with the study of character. Many have called this play a study in evil, as we see the characters of MacBeth and MacDuff contrasted, and the descent into the bottomless pit. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page analysis of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra. Shakespeare's Othello is also used in the analysis. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page discussion of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and how its themes remain timeless. Using a number of quotes from the play itself ,the writer shows us how the events that take place in Hamlet are really no different than those we love to watch in our own contemporary theater (and other media). It is ...

This 5 page report discusses the original inspiration for Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" that was Robert Greene's "Pandosto." In Shakespeare's play, an additional character, Paulina, has been added to the story. Her role in the play is examined and explained.

An 8 page research paper that explores how Othello reflects Elizabethan attitudes toward race. The writer argues that an examination of Renaissance English attitudes toward race demonstrates that Shakespeare's contemporaries held distinctly racist attitudes and preconceived prejudices, and that Shakespeare considered this aspect of his audience in writing Othello. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the Montagues and Capulets to determine how much emphasis on social class was placed in the original Shakespeare work. West Side Story and Shakespeare in Love is compared and contrasted to Romeo and Juliet. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page report discusses two 20th century movies based on Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” that are easily remembered and compared because of their distinctive style and presentation. In 1968, Franco Zeffirelli created a lush costume extravaganza that told the Romeo and Juliet story (in the U.S., it was released in 1974. In 1996, Australian director Baz Luhrmann ...

A 4 page essay that explores the theme of racism in Shakespeare's Othello. The writer argues that Shakespeare not only indicates that racism plays a role in Iago's motivation to wreak revenge on Othello and destroy his life, but is also suggested even in Othello's relationship with Desdemona. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares Macbeth and Banquo in Act I of Shakespeare's Macbeth. The writer argues that Shakespeare uses Banquo's more reasoned reaction to the witches' prophecy and his warning to underscore the vaulting ambition of Macbeth. No additional sources are cited.

7 pages in length. Many have tried to match the integrity of Shakespeare's Hamlet when creating a film version of the classic story, however, few have been able to capture the disposition, direction, artistry or script precision as straightforwardly as in Kenneth Branagh's version. Comparing this movie to that of Franco Zeffirelli's celebrated ...

6 pages in length. An analytical look at the specific importance of taking a breath in Shakespeare's "King Lear." Using several instances from the play -- as well as quotes from others -- the writer highlights Shakespeare's purposeful use of this otherwise common human activity. Bibliography lists 4 supporting sources.

An 8 page paper analyzing the extent to which Shakespeare sidesteps the issue of evil in this seldom-produced play. The paper shows that by refusing to set any ground rules for social behavior early on, Shakespeare creates an atmosphere of amorality throughout the work. Bibliography lists six sources.

A 10 page research paper/essay that explores how racism is an overt factor in Shakespeare's Othello. The writer argues that the Elizabethan cultural background necessarily informs and shapes the meaning of the play because Shakespeare would naturally have written within his own cultural framework. This examination of Othello explores this thesis and, in so doing, ...