Essays and Research Papers on All Shakespeare

A five page paper which looks at the theme of madness in Hamlet, in relation to Hamlet himself, Ophelia and Claudius, and the different ways in which they react to the pressures and stresses which they suffer in the course of the play. Bibliography lists 2 sources

This 5 page paper evaluates Shakespeare's Hamlet. The protagonist is examined through the use of his soliloquies to see how he searches for his own identity and the nature of man. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper talks about the relationship that the king, of Shakespeare's King Lear, has with his daughters. The plot, as it concerns the relationships, is discussed. Goneril, Regan and Cordelia are each evaluated in terms of their personalities and how they relate to their father. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which discusses who is the real tragic character in Antony and Cleopatra. The characters discussed in this examination are Antony, Cleopatra, Enobarbus and Octavius Caesar. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 5 page report discusses the fact that there were a number of reasons that Shakespeare’s Othello killed his wife. Jealousy, idealism, revenge, control and stupidity all serve as just part of the reason Othello acted so blindly. The reasons that have been suggested as the basis for Othello’s murder of Desdemona all exist but are only singular characteristics of ...

A 5 page paper which provides information, in a tour-like manner, on places that exist in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." The places visited in this tour are Stratford-on-Avon, London, Verona, Italy, and Mantua, Italy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 17 page research paper that begins with an short original adaptation of Shakeskpeare's Hamlet. Set in the present day, the writer explores the way that Hamlet and Ophelia might interact under today's social influences. Then the writer offers an explanation of why the adaptation took this particular form, using it to extrapolate on Elizabethan ...

(5 pp) It has been suggested, that the play Hamlet is primarily a tragedy because Hamlet is not up, to the task assigned to him by the ghost. He simply is not the medieval two-dimensional hero who performs acts of revenge blindly." We are using that thought as a base for discussion ...

An 11 page paper discussing women's roles as portrayed in"real life" along with those of "Much Ado About Nothing" and other plays, particularly "The Taming of the Shrew." The fact that Benedick misinterprets statements is shown merely as being honest mistakes. When the same error is committed by Beatrice and even Kate, the the audience and the ...

This 5 page report discusses Shakespeare’s “Troilus and Cressida” in terms of mimetic theory. It should be understood that 'mimetic' means to imitate. But in terms of artistic expression . . . to imitate what? Ultimately, it is the notion of imitation within the context of an artistic reproduction, such as poetry, painting, literature, and/or drama. The mimetic theory is ...

A 7 page paper which discusses the original play of Macbeth with the 1971 film version by Roman Polanski. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which looks at the way in which both Othello and Desdemona become victims of the constraints of the patriarchal system in ‘Othello’ and how this is a major contribution to the tragedy which eventually befalls them both. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which discusses how Hamlet may well have been very resentful of his father, and also how he was unable to transfer his love of his mother to Ophelia because of this resentment. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper discussing the use of language and purpose in the scene 5 soliloquy of the ghost of Hamlet's father. Shakespeare leaves no doubt as to the ghost's and Hamlet's perception of the circumstances surrounding the king's death. The king asks for and receives a commitment from Hamlet to avenge the king's death in a ...

This 5 page report discusses Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” and Shakespeare’s “King Lear.” In both plays, the primary character repeatedly demonstrates himself to be a manifestation of the tragic hero. Each are dramas that have endured because they acknowledge the fact that each person is ultimately responsible for the actions he or she sets into motion. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page essay that examines the "case" against Macbeth as if he were the defendant at a modern day inquest trial. The writer argues that while both the defense and prosecution could offer credible arguments based upon the events of Shakespeare's play, the prosecution's case would win out. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper considers the characters of Desdemona and Emilia in Shakespeare's Othello. The characters of these two women, both victims of their husbands, are examined and contrasted noting both similarities and differences. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 10 page report discusses Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” should understand that it contains both the elements of comedy and tragedy. Throughout the play, reality and illusion that are mixed and matched through the comic results of misunderstanding. The characters in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” are constantly in a state of change and that process of change goes against how society’s (and ...

A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares Hamlet and Beowulf as heroes. To do this, the writer draws on the definition of "hero" as outlined by Joseph Campbell. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the character of Iago and demonstrates how he uses the love of Othello to destroy him. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the way in which The Taming of the Shrew deals with personal relationships, marriage and the position of women in Elizabethan society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper compares and contrasts the two Shakespearean characters. Similar elements of the characters' nature are noted. The plot lines of each work are touched on. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page creative essay which examines Mercutio’s deathbed account of his friend Romeo, describing his strengths, weaknesses, capacity for anger, sense of humor, his respect for conventional authority, and his sense of loyalty. No additional sources are used.

A five page paper which looks at some of the similarities and differences between Hamlet and Homer’s Odyssey, with reference to the characters of the main protagonists, the influence of the supernatural, and the way in which the heroes face their personal challenges. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the Shakespearean tragedy and points out why it is tragedy on one hand, but not on another . The work is discussed holistically, and the gist of the plot is provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.