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William Shakespeare's Histories and New Historicist Criticism

which make up the spectrum of everyday life of the period. Spiegel (1997), for instance, makes the point that one can see such tex...

Character Analysis of Iago in Othello by William Shakespeare

preferred method of service is that he cannot be trusted. He admits to being deceitful, purely for his own purposes," and we know...

Malevolent Characters and the Catalysts Represented by Their Actions

her own backbone and eventually would have left Torvald. Krogstad does not purposely cause the marital strife, some would argue, b...

Hamlet, Oedipus, and the Theme of Illusion v. Reality

Therefore in righting him I serve myself"(Sophocles, li 223-225). This opening monologue serves several functions and shows quite...

Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare and the Character of Isabella

her brothers wrongful imprisonment she requests an audience with Angelo. When she asks for her brothers release Angelo is so taken...

Analysis of Act IV, Scene ii of Macbeth by William Shakespeare

cistern of my lust, and my desire / all continent impediments would oerbear...better Macbeth/ Than such an one to reign" (lines 62...

Act I and Act II Analysis of A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

inasmuch as social interaction implies interacting with other persons; thus, the meaning of that interaction is always to be a joi...

Significance of Tavern in Parts I and II of Henry the Fourth by William Shakespeare

plays we start with "Henry IV" part I. The first mention of "tavern" is in scene II where Falstaff is joking, presumably, with Hen...

Emilia's Statement in Act V, Scene ii of Othello by William Shakespeare

skitters to the old event with a new trigger. It does not matter that it is a new person, a new time, or a new love. The memory...

Act V, Scene ii Analysis of Katharina's Monologue in Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare

This paper consists of a five page analysis of Katharina's monologue in the fifth act's second scene in terms of its significance ...

Hamlet, Was He Insane?

has credible reasons for his melancholy state, as his father has been dead only two months, and his mother has already remarried. ...

Macbeth by William Shakespeare: Masking Characters Intentions in Act III

from them - / As upon thee, Macbeth, their speeches shine -- / Why, by the verities on thee made good, / May they not be my oracle...

The Character of Angelo in Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare

the sinners. We must not make a scar-crow of the Law, Setting it vp to feare the Birds of prey,...

Comparative Analysis of Ralph in Lord of the Flies by William Golding and William Shakespeare's Hamlet

his foul and most unnatural murther" (I.v.29). Hamlet will need all of his inner resources to successfully meet this crisis, for ...

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare and the Characters Lorenzo and Jessica

rescue her from her loneliness. With Jessica the first hint of desire or romance comes when she asks Launcelot to give Lorenzo a n...

Hamlet by William Shakespeare and the Character of Gertrude

essence, this is seen as "feminine and shrewd" (Rusche). From this description we can begin to understand that Gertrude may wel...

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare and the Characters of Portia and Calpurnia

A lioness hath whelped in the streets; / And graves have yawnd, and yielded up their dead; / Fierce fiery warriors fight upon the ...

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare and the Character of Brutus

assassination not as a betrayal of his friend and leader, but as "a chivalric defender of national honor" (Bloom 123). He perceiv...

Female Characters in Coriolanus and Macbeth by William Shakespeare

They have made themselves, and that their fitness now / Does unmake you. I have given suck and know / How tender tis to love the ...

Character Analysis of Katherina in The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare

In five pages this research paper analyzes the shrewishness of Katherina in The Taming of the Shrew comedy by William Shakespeare....

Character Analysis of Imogen in The Tragedy of Cymbeline by William Shakespeare

distainfully resists him, declaring, "Away! I do condemn mine ears that have / So long attended thee. If thou wert honourable, / T...

Feste's Character in Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

In five pages this paper examines the 3 dimensions of Feste in this analysis of Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. There are n...

Hamlet by William Shakespeare and the Character of Ophelia

defines her character. She is, in essence, a human mirror, used to reflect the desires of others (Dane gdane.html). Her inabilit...

King John's Character in King John by William Shakespeare

In ten pages a character analysis of King John as featured in Shakespeare's play of the same name is presented. Six sources are c...

Hamlet by William Shakespeare and the Function of Ophelia's Character

In five pages this paper discusses the play's second scene in Act II and the first scene in Act III in a consideration of the func...

Ophelia's Character in Hamlet by William Shakespeare

In five pages this paper analyzes the character of Ophelia and the role she plays in this tragedy in terms of how other characters...

Henry the Fourth Part One by William Shakespeare and the Characters of King Henry and Hotspur

In 5 pages these warrior characters are contrasted and compared within the context of Shakespeare's play in terms of their speeche...

Character Analysis of Polixenes, Autolycus, and Paulina in The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare

Strike all that look upon with marvel. Come, Ill fill your grave up. Stir. Nay come away....

Character Analysis of Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

The character of Mercutio and his significance to Shakespeare's tragedy is analyzed in this paper consisting of eight pages. Six ...

Character Analysis of Laertes in Hamlet by William Shakespeare

leaves to France. He gives her advice, as a brother would, and recommends that she be careful with Hamlet and that she must prote...