Essays and Research Papers on Hamlet

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 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 3 page paper analyzes Shakespeare's play, Hamlet, and compares it to a game of chess. Specific examples and quotes offered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the role of Antigone and Ophelia (from Hamlet) in their given societies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the similarities and differences between Fortinbras and Hamlet from Shakespeare's Hamlet. Quotes from text. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page essay that offers a detailed character analysis of Claudius. In Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character of Claudius is central to the plot as he is Hamlet's major antagonist. While the other characters in the play are concerned with ideas of justice, revenge and how to weigh these factors against standards of morality, Claudius ...

This 3 page paper discusses the characters of Ophelia and Gertrude. Quotes cited from the text of Hamlet. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper looks at the protagonist of this well known play and the changes he experiences throughout. Hamlet's fatal flaw is recognized and his emotions and mental problems discussed in depth. Quotes are included. Other aspects of the play are explored, based on questions submitted by a student. Bibliography ...

A 4 page paper which examines the relationship between the themes of dreaming and sleeping in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. No additional sources cited.

6 pages in length. Claudius' observation that sorrows come in battalions speaks to the nature of overwhelming death throughout the play. With the ultimate demise of Polonius, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, Ophelia, Laertes, Gertrude, Hamlet and even himself, one must look back upon the play and come to the uncompromising determination that Claudius, by virtue ...

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 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 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 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 3 page paper analyzes Shakespeare's play, Hamlet, and compares it to a game of chess. Specific examples and quotes offered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the role of Antigone and Ophelia (from Hamlet) in their given societies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the similarities and differences between Fortinbras and Hamlet from Shakespeare's Hamlet. Quotes from text. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page essay that offers a detailed character analysis of Claudius. In Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character of Claudius is central to the plot as he is Hamlet's major antagonist. While the other characters in the play are concerned with ideas of justice, revenge and how to weigh these factors against standards of morality, Claudius ...

This 3 page paper discusses the characters of Ophelia and Gertrude. Quotes cited from the text of Hamlet. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper looks at the protagonist of this well known play and the changes he experiences throughout. Hamlet's fatal flaw is recognized and his emotions and mental problems discussed in depth. Quotes are included. Other aspects of the play are explored, based on questions submitted by a student. Bibliography ...