Essays and Research Papers on Selected Comparisons

This 5 page paper explains why Shakespeare's work, in quality and otherwise, has been the same throughout his career. Several thematic elements of the author's are explored, inclusive of race. Examples from The Tempest and Othello are used. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which argues that the villains in "Hamlet," "Richard II," "Othello," and "The Tempest" are made more villainous by the apparent weaknesses in the heroes. The primary Shakespearean work focused on is "Hamlet." Bibliography lists 8 additional sources.

This 7 page paper compares and contrasts the two Shakespearean characters. Similar elements of the characters' nature are noted. The plot lines of each work are touched on. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which discusses the significance of the settings in three of Shakespeare's works. The works discussed are "Antony and Cleopatra," "The Tragedy of King Lear," and "Julius Caesar." No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper which compares the clowns in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" and "All's Well That Ends Well." Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 5 page paper which examines the oracles in Shakespeare's "Macbeth" and "The Winter's Tale." The paper discusses whether the oracles are beneficial or destructive within the stories. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 5 page report discusses the original inspiration for Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" that was Robert Greene's "Pandosto." In Shakespeare's play, an additional character, Paulina, has been added to the story. Her role in the play is examined and explained.

This paper examines the comparisons between Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale and the source from which it was taken, Robert Greene's Pandosto. The paper also discusses Shakespeare and how author Greene was convinced that The Bard was a plagarist. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides a look at Shakespeare's tragedies and how they demonstrate the greatness of the protagonists as opposed to merely displaying a good versus evil theme. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Othello are used as examples. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the two Shakespearean tragedies and looks at the characters' abilities to use reason. It is suggested that the characters are run on emotion and use little reason. Several quotes from the plays are provided. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the Shakespeare characters, Othello, King Lear, and Gloucester, in regards to blindness. The paper examines how the men are blind in some ways, which makes them more sensitive in other areas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines how Shakespeare is interpreted differently by numerous film makers. The films discussed are “Hamlet,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Othello,” and “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the tribut of Augustine to his mother and analyzes her role. Furthermore, this paper compares and contrasts Monica with Rebekah in Genesis and Homer's Penelope (from The Odyssey). Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the women in Shakespeare’s “Winter’s Tale” and “Much Ado About Nothing.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page research paper that contrasts and compares the use of deception in these two plays. The writer argues that in both plays, characters, specifically Hamlet and Iago, engage in deceptive actions that are intended to manipulate others. However, the motivations behind the deception in each instances are totally different. Hamlet is tortured about ...

A 6 page essay that contrasts and comparisons the rulers in A Midsummer Night's Dream, As You Like it, King Lear and The Tempest. The writer argues that the Elizabethans saw monarchy and the monarch as the embodiment of the state. If a ruler took his responsibilities seriously, all would be well with the ...

A 5 page essay that compares and contrasts the characters of Prospero in The Tempest and Duke Vincentio in Measure for Measure. The writer argues both Prospero and Vincentio demonstrate god-like authority over the other characters, but this should be seen within the cultural context of the Elizabethan era. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper shows Shakespeare's use of temptation by giving examples and explanations from three of his plays: Hamlet, Othello, and Macbeth. Quotes cited directly from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4-page paper focuses on the problems with today's society in America and discusses, from the point of view of Russell Kirk and William F. Buckley, what can be done to change it. Included is a discussion on the role of conservatism as it pertains to change. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on the problems with today's society in America and discusses, from the point of view of Russell Kirk and William F. Buckley, what can be done to change it. Included is a discussion on the role of conservatism as it pertains to change. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the history of the First Folio of Shakespeare's works and the controversy surrounding it. Includes short expository speech. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 10 page paper suggests that Shakespeare had intended to create three levels of love as related to the three sayings as contained in the caskets of the Merchant of Venice. Three levels of love are explored in the Merchant of Venice, Measure for Measure, As You Like It and The Twelfth Night. ...

This 15 page paper argues that Shakespeare was NOT a feminist, but rather was a man of his times. The film versions are shown to have remained true to this anti-feminist tone even in modern adaptations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 14 page paper which examines the wise fool in Shakespeare’s work, focusing on how Enobarbus, in “Antony and Cleopatra,” is clearly one of Shakespeare’s fools, or fool like characters. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page overview of the numerous stereotypes we employ when we consider middle aged men. This paper approaches middle aged behavior from both a physiological and a societal standpoint to contend that no one description can be provided. Explored are the concepts of mid life crisis and the Peter Pan Syndrome. Bibliography ...