Essays and Research Papers on All Shakespeare

This 4 page paper discusses Hamlet's strategy throughout the play. Exampls and quotes cited from the text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which examines the speeches to the troops before battle which are provided by Richmond and Richard in Shakespeare’s “Richard III.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines the ways in which the tortured Danish prince reflects the times in which William Shakespeare lived and also considers the issues of the play that are especially applicable to contemporary times, especially for college students like Hamlet. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at two plays from the Middle Ages--one Shakespearean (Hamlet)--to prove that some characters can be given a better image due to the way in which he or she speaks. Speech is evaluated for both Hamlet and Behn's The Rover to suggest that this is the case. Many quotes ...

A 3 page essay that argues that Shakespeare's As You Like It (c. 1599) and Alpha Behn's play The Rover or, the Banish'd Cavaliers (1677) are two instances where playwrights use comedies as vehicles for social criticism. Both plays portray strong, intelligent women who defy the social and sexual conventions of their time. In so ...

4 pages in length. Impressive individuals who are distinguished by their words -- apart from the morality or success of their actions -- represent the formula for compelling drama, be it a comedy, tragedy or historical play. Perhaps no better example of this statement is found by examining Shakespeare's Othello, where the sole ...

This 3 page paper is a persuasive essay that asserts Shakespeare's version of Henry V was both virtuous and honorable. Furthermore, these qualities are examined and based upon the Aristotoelian view of virtue and honor. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the presence of desire in “Henry V” and “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the impact of Act 4, scene 1 of Shakespeare's Tempest. Quotes given. Symbols and synopsis included. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which relates Shakespeare’s play “Antony and Cleopatra” to real life. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 3 page essay that examines Hamlet in regards to how this tragedy contrasts and compares with contemporary culture. The writer argues that while there are, of course, numerous differences, there are also similarities as well for the simple reason that, while much has changed in four hundred years, human nature has remained constant. No ...

A 4 page paper which examines whether “The Comedy of Errors” is a comedy or a more serious dramatic play. bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the elements which make Othello a tragic hero. Examples, quotes cited from the text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which presents a feminist analysis of “The Tempest.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper/essay that examines the relationship between Prospero and the native inhabitants of the island, Ariel and Caliban. The writer argues that one can easily discern the Euro-centric attitudes that would later characterize English colonization, which includes the attitude that humanity's activities should strive to dominate and control the natural world. Bibliography ...

This 3 page paper discusses the overt prejudices that are apparent in Othello and whether the reader/audience buys into them. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

This 4 page paper is divided into two parts. The first part examines this Shakespearean work in light of Aristotle's definition of tragedy. The definition is provided. The second part examines Othello in terms of race and gender. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an in depth look at the protagonist in this Shakespearean play. The play and the character Othello are also evaluated in the context of Aristotle's ideas on tragedy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the existence of enduring love in Shakespeare’s Othello. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the differing worldviews of Shakespeare's characters, Iago and Othello. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page paper which critically examines possible reasons for Hamlet’s long wait to avenge his father’s death, through reader-response criticism, including being bound by honor and code, conflicted by biblical and righteous standards to hesitate until ‘just the right moment,’ and whether or not his madness (real or calculated) contributed to his frequent inaction. ...

A 5 page essay that analyzes what propels Hamlet to action. The writer argues that it is far harder to coldly and rationally enact revenge after the fact than when a misdeed first occurs and the blood runs hot to seek justice, regardless of the consequences. For Hamlet, however, "outrageous fortune" has conspired to present ...

4 pages in length. Exploring the relations between art and madness or reality and appearance as they relate to Shakespeare's Hamlet finds one focusing upon the interaction between the "mad" protagonist and his perceived presence of the ghost. No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper examines the character of Katherine from, "The Taming of the Shrew", and determines how she succumbs to Petruccio. This paper highlights the gradual process of Katherine's loss of independence to reveal the extent to which Petruccio is able to control her. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the relationship of the brothers Don Pedro and Don John in Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” Their function in the play is also discussed. No additional sources cited.