Essays and Research Papers on Hamlet

A 5 page paper which examines how William Shakespeare's comic and tragic characterizations relate to our modern world. No additional sources are used.

This 4 page report discusses the film versions of two of Shakespeare’s plays that were directed by and starred Sir Laurence Olivier. Olivier was so closely associated with Shakespeare that even his final resting place is next to a representation of “the Bard.” Such an association was due, in great part, to his movie portrayals of King Henry, ...

A 6 page paper which analyzes various elements in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper analyzes and evaluates Shakespeare's classic play. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines recurring imagery in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper that analyzes the classic concepts and elements of tragedy present in Shakespeare's Hamlet. This paper focuses on tragedy as an imitation of life, the capability of well-developed tragedy to evoke sympathy and fear, and the two elements of situation reversal & self-recognition. Shakespeare's use of all of these elements ...

A 6 page paper in which the writer identifies several comic scenes in Hamlet, demonstrates how Shakespeare was able to weave humor into this very heavy play, and discusses what this interplay of humor and melancholy says about Shakespeare's own philosophy. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page analysis of Branca T. Robeiro's analysis of speech associated with 'thought disorder' in a psychotic patient. The writer relates this to the 'mad' scene of Ophelia in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' and argues that Shakespeare accurately represents this syndrome. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A five page paper comparing Sophocles' "Oedipus the King" with Shakespeare's "Hamlet." The paper asserts that although many aspects of the dramatic form of Shakespearean plays were built upon principles codified by the ancient Greeks, Shakespeare's plays show much more insight into what it means to be human. Bibliography lists four sources.

A 3 page essay that explores Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” in order to answer the question of whether Hamlet was truly mad. The writer argues that Hamlet was not meant to be perceived as mad, that is, insane, but rather Shakespeare meant him to be perceived as melancholic (i.e., depressed), which the Elizabethans perceived as a ...

A 4 page paper which examines the situations throughout William Shakespeare’s tragedy that lead characters and audiences to believe that Prince Hamlet was truly mad, and also includes two supporting critical opinions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In 5 pages the author discusses the tone and purpose of humor in "Hamlet." When considering the tone and purpose of humor in the play "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" by William Shakespeare, the gravedigger's scene in which Hamlet addresses the skull of Yorick comes to mind. The entire scene was supposed ...

An 8 page research paper that examines the way that women are portrayed in Shakespeare's Hamlet. The writer argues that in looking at this subject one should consider the role of women within the context of Elizabethan society, and that knowledge of the role that women played in society during this era can be illuminating ...

A 5 page essay that discusses the Shakespeare's use of satirical, cynical language in Hamlet. The writer argues that through his use of language, Shakespeare wrestled with life's most difficult concepts and, furthermore, that these dialogues progressed the characterization of Hamlet. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page discussion of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and how its themes remain timeless. Using a number of quotes from the play itself ,the writer shows us how the events that take place in Hamlet are really no different than those we love to watch in our own contemporary theater (and other media). It is ...

7 pages in length. Many have tried to match the integrity of Shakespeare's Hamlet when creating a film version of the classic story, however, few have been able to capture the disposition, direction, artistry or script precision as straightforwardly as in Kenneth Branagh's version. Comparing this movie to that of Franco Zeffirelli's celebrated ...

A 6 page essay that examines Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and "Hamlet." The writer argues that, at first glance, the male protagonists appear to be propelled along by the action of each play. However, a closer examination of each of these works shows that, in each case, Shakespeare makes it clear that both Romeo and ...

A 6 page paper that provides an overview of the most significant imagery in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' including a look at the importance of the ghost. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the theme and relevance of revenge in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page essay that contrasts and compares the use of symbolism in Sophocles' Oedipus Rex and Shakespeare's Hamlet. The writer argues that both of these playwrights make their points concerning human nature via their use of imagery and symbolism. Sophocles uses the imagery of sight to dramatically illustrate the problems that Oedipus has with ...

A 5 page paper which examines the struggle between natural and unnatural relationships in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page research paper examines the madness depicted in the main characters of Prince Hamlet in William Shakespeare's play, Hamlet, and Paulina Salas Escobar in Ariel Dorfman's play (and screenplay), Death and the Maiden. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A paper which looks at the way semiotic signs, such as the skull and the ghost, are used in Shakespeare's Hamlet, and the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of such signs.

A 5 page paper which examines how the characters of Hamlet (Shakespeare’s Hamlet) and Heathcliff (Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights) are outsiders. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the descriptive language and the imagery in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Bibliography lists 3 sources.