Essays and Research Papers on All Shakespeare

An 8 page research paper that compares and contrasts Shakespeare's The Tempest and Eliot's The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock. The writer argues each poet created complex verse whose true meaning involves understanding the significance of symbolism and imagery. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how the play, despite charges of anti-Semitism, depicts Christians as little better than Jews. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the bizarre and pivotal banquet scenes William Shakespeare featured in his plays, 'Macbeth' and 'Titus Andronicus.' Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines explains the meaning of the poetic passage and considers how it affects the plot of the play. No additional sources are used.

In three pages, this paper examines the effects of hubris on protagonists Brutus, Othello, and Hamlet, on those around them, and considers whether any or all have been either redeemed or rehabilitated at the plays’ conclusions. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 10 page paper which examines how Richard III is presented as a caricature in both the play and film versions. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the play from historical and cultural perspectives. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines how this popular theme is presented in these great works of Western literature. No additional sources are used.

A 5 page paper on this romantic tragedy by William Shakespeare. The paper analyzes how Shakespeare's metaphoric usage of light and dark in this play contributes to our understanding of the characterization of the star-crossed lovers. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines how Shakespeare employs the literary device of symbolism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 2.5 page paper which compares and contrasts the two lone female characters in Shakespeare’s tragedy, in terms of the love and loyalty they show to their husbands. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how these contrasting ideas are represented in the text, and how they influence the work as a whole. No additional sources are used.

A 10 page paper which examines the friendship between Shakespeare’s tragic protagonist and antagonist within the context of Nietzsche’s description of a ‘free spirit’ in his philosophical text, “Beyond Good and Evil.” Also considered are Othello’s Moorish ethnicity, and how his jealous and insecure nature is responsible for the deaths of Desdemona and himself. ...

This insightful and analytical 8 page paper compares the deaths of two of Shakespearean characters : Juliet (Romeo & Juliet) and Cleopatra (Antony & Cleopatra). The thesis is argued that while their two stories did indeed have many similarities, Juliet's death was a much more effective one from a literary standpoint as Cleopatra's death ...

A 12 page paper which examines the significance of the Ghost, and it shapes the major themes of the play, of justice and revenge, of fate, of appearances and reality, and of duty and free will. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

An 11 page paper which examines the ways in which these plays illustrate how virtue can form and strengthen friendships and how the lack of virtue can destroy them. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper argues that Shakespeare's plays were written by William Shakespeare. Period. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper on the women characters in Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing. The writer examines the traditional and non-traditional women's roles as they are portrayed by Bianca and Hero, and Katherine and Beatrice, respectively. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

7 pages. When considering the aspect of order versus freedom in William Shakespear's Julius Caesar, it is necessary to consider several things. Was it justifiable to kill a king in the name of a Republic? Giving examples of absolute rulership and the argument of freedom versus order, there is evidence herein of the play of conspirators regarding Caesar ...

An 8 page research paper which specifically looks at the guilt or innocence of Hamlet's mother, Gertrude. The writer argues that Gertrude was, indeed, guilty of adultery due to the way in which this term was defined during the sixteenth century and that the closet scene between Gertrude and Hamlet deals specifically with her guilt. ...

A 9 page research paper that investigates how Shakespeare's utilized the role of the clown. The writer also discusses some of the actors who played the clown role and how their strengths may have affected the characters that Shakespeare created for them. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper suggesting one way in which the character of Caliban might be portrayed in Shakespeare's play. The paper asserts that although Shakespeare clearly intended for Caliban to be portrayed as somewhat reptilian, there is no evidence for seeing Caliban as an Oriental scavenger, an African warrior, or a European wild man. Rather, ...

A 5 page paper analyzing the enigmatic figure of Malvolio in this Shakespearean play. The paper argues that Malvolio represents the figure of the Lord of Misrule in a traditional Twelfth Night celebration, and for this reason his humiliation is not to be taken seriously. Bibliography lists two sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how these elements function within the play, specifically considering language, how their actions affect and inspire reactions (behavior) in others, and how their staging appeals to the audience. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how William Shakespeare's life is reflected in his comic play, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and considers how the play relates to his other literary works. Bibliography lists 5 sources.