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Witches and Their Control in William Shakespeare's Macbeth

This paper consists of five pages and presents the thesis that the witches control Macbeth and that they are responsible for the b...

Comparison of Medieval and Modern Views with William Shakespeare's Hamlet and Ben Jonson's Every Man

and turned" (Every Man - III, 2, pp. 48) and Hamlets "imagination" as he dwells on the experience of seeing his fathers ghost: "Th...

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare's Act IV 'Pound of Flesh' Trial

In five pages this paper discusses the fourth act of this play in which Shylock sues for a pound of flesh by Antonio in terms of h...

Authorship of Pericles

This paper consisting of five pages argues that William Shakespeare alone did not write Pericles but that it was a collaboration b...

Tragic Hero King Lear

Lear," Lear chooses the love and respect of his children as the highest good, and so can only suffer from loss of their love and r...

'Sonnet 146' by William Shakespeare

A poetic analysis of 'Sonnet 146' by William Shakespeare focuses upon similes, metaphors, tone, and meaning in five pages. Five s...

William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure and Minor Characters

publish every wrongdoer to the full extent of the law, justice is not being served. Here, however, we know a secret about Angelo ...

As You Like It by William Shakespeare and the Theme of Loyalty

In 5 pages this paper examines the thematic emphasis upon loyalty in this popular William Shakespeare comedy in an examination of ...

William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, The Tempest, and Love

In 5 pages this paper examines the love relationships of the three couples in these works and examines how they are portrayed in K...

Orchestral, Opera, and Dance Versions of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

tragedy and more of an exploration of childhood, innocence and youthful passion. In the course of pursuing their relationship, and...

Addressing the Dead in William Shakespeare's Hamlet

This paper consists of five pages and analyzes usage of the term dead and the concept of death within the context of Shakespeare's...

Interracial Marriage in Othello by William Shakespeare

This paper consists of five pages and discusses the social perceptions of interracial marriage past and present as they relate to ...

The Element of Tragedy in Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors

An analysis of the element of tragedy in this classic by William Shakespeare. Mistaken identity and familial relationships are de...

Strong Character Deterioration in William Shakespeare's Hamlet

of him, his semblable is his mirror; and who else would trace him, his umbrage, nothing more" (Shakespeare 202). Hamlet is resigne...

Renaissance Sonnets and How They Evolved

composing sonnets was considered a necessary endeavor when courting someone (Goldenberg). For example, a man of any position would...

Ancient Rome's Leadership Contributions

In five pages this paper discusses the Roman Empire's contributions that were considerable despite emperors' defective personaliti...

Comparative Analysis of William Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury and Nathaniel Hawthorne's House of the Seven Gables

This paper considers the similar falls of each family in a comparative analysis of these novels by Nathaniel Hawthorne and William...

Macbeth by William Shakespeare and its Historical Basis

Macbeth was elected King in preference to Duncans own son, who was considered...

Hamlet and Fortinbras Comparison and Contrast

add the final brushstrokes to Hamlets character (or lack thereof). It is shown that Fortinbras, Prince of Norway, is a man of deci...

Annotated Bibliography on William Shakespeare's Tweflth Night

Lamb, Mary Ellen. "Tracing a Heterosexual Erotics of Service in Twelfth Night and the Autobiographical Writings of Thomas Whythor...

William Shakespeare's Othello Cinematic Adaptations

box office. Welles was a product of his time and though he had tremendous creativity when it came to camera angles and budgets,...

Jealousy in William Shakespeare's Othello

In three pages this essay analyzes Othello in a consideration of jealousy's featured role in the characterizations of the protagon...

Portia's Presentation in the Third and Fourth Acts of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

/ Is an unlessond girl, unschoold, unpractisd; / Happy in this, she is not yet so old / But she may learn; happier than this, / Sh...

Social Standing as a Barrier to True Love

of the aristocrats. Although Cathy took to Heathcliff immediately, her brother Hindley was not nearly so receptive, and had taken...

Motivation of Iago in William Shakespeare's Othello

onto that of an innocent man. This cleverly conceived plot is Iagos manner of psychologically fooling the one he is also deceivin...

Social Change Through Theater and West Side Story

Story from Historical, Social, Cultural, Political and Religious Perspectives Surprisingly, the original idea for West Side Stor...

Romantic Comedy Conventions and William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

eye"(Shakespeare Act 1, sc. 1, line 140). Thus, this first criteria and/or convention has been met. Hermia wants Lysander, bu...

William Shakespeare's Macbeth and Hamlet A Comparative Analysis

harrow up thy soul, freeze thy young blood, / Make thy two eyes, like stars, start from their spheres, / Thy knotted and combined ...

Timeless Appeal of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story

has to credit the famous bard for organizing the tale in to a form that has lasted and continue to inspire throughout the ages. O...

Emilia's Importance to Othello by William Shakespeare

Iago as evil, but what is Iagos true motivation? It could in fact be that he is envious of Othello. Yet, he seems to be somewhat p...