Essays and Research Papers on Hamlet

A 4 page essay that discusses Hamlet's ruse of insanity and the purpose it fulfilled within the overall structure of the play. No additional sources cited.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of Hamlet. Particularly good poetic lines are examined in their context. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In four pages this paper argues that William Shakespeare’s Prince Hamlet is an unsympathetic character, based upon the direct information audiences receive from Hamlet himself and indirect information received from other characters’ observations. There are no additional sources listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper uses the quotation “frailty thy name is woman” to examine Hamlet’s relationship with Ophelia. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper discusses and contrasts the roles of Desdemona and Ophelia. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses Hamlet’s views of women. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the reasons why Othello, both the man and the play, resonates so strongly with audiences. It also argues about whether Hamlet or Othello is more appealing. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page essay that discusses Shakespeare's characterization of Claudius in "Hamlet." No additional sources cited.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the ending of Hamlet. The use of symbols such as ghosts and poison are tied to the main theme. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of madness in Hamlet. The ambiguity of whether Hamlet is faking madness or not is discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of directorial changes for Hamlet. The changes are all made to emphasize an existentialist reading of the play. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of key textual changes in Hamlet. Differences in the Second Quarto and Folio editions are examined. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 9 page paper that provides an overview of directorial changes in Hamlet. Examples of revisions are used to show how an existentialist reading of the play can be emphasized. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page paper considers critic Ernest Jones’s article about the psychological reasons for Hamlet’s delay in seeking vengeance and argues that Jones’s thesis is plausible. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of Ophelia from Hamlet. Her character, as depicted in various instances of fine art, is elaborated. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This is a 10 page paper that provides an overview of "Hamlet". The play is interpreted in the context of Jungian archetypes. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of Hamlet. An existential reading of the play is offered with textual evidence. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper describe the Cooperative Principle and its maxims. Developed by H.P. Grice, this model aids in analyzing the semantic meaning of conversation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page essay discusses the various themes in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" that provide insight on the social interaction of Hamlet with the other characters. Bibliography cites only the play.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of Hamlet's Ghost. The argument is made that Hamlet merely imagines the Ghost to empower himself to action. Bibliography lists 0 sources.