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Papers On Other Plays & Essays
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Writers Who Influenced Shakespeare
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A 4 page paper that considers the major works that influenced the writings of Shakespeare. The writer demonstrates that while there is little documented evidence of influences, there are considerable textual similarities between Shakespeare's plays and the writings of Marlowe, Chaucer, Virgil and Seneca, as well as many influences noted from the Bible. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Shake1.wps
'Love's Labours Lost' / Character Of Berowne
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A 6 page research paper analyzing the character of Berowne, one of three Lords who agree with King Ferdinand to create a little "academe." They vow to accomplish this moral and intellectual development. Berowne is the only one reluctant to sign the agreement and the writer examines his rationale. Bibliography cites two sources.
Filename: Lovelabo.wps
Analysis of Protagonist Coriolanus in William Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Coriolanus”
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A 5 page paper which examines how Coriolanus could be considered “a mama’s boy,” citing examples from the play. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGcorio.rtf
Analysis of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth," "King Lear," and "The Winter's Tale"
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A 5 page paper which examines moral issues in a trio of Shakespearean plays. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGwsmor.wps
Chivalry, Honor, and Politics in Shakespeare's "Troilus and Cressida"
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A 5 page
paper that examines the elements of chivalry, honor, and politics in Shakespeare's story
"Troilus and Cressida." Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAcress.rtf
Comparative Analysis of King Henry VIII and William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the rise, height and decline of power of each monarch. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TGmachen.rtf
Comparing the Uses of the Supernatural in Shakespeare’s Comedies
and Tragedies
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This 7 page report discusses the ways in which in
much of Shakespeare’s work, the supernatural -- in the form of
ghosts, fairies, strange creatures, and unnatural weather
phenomena -- exist as much as a character in the play as any of
the flesh and blood characters. In several of Shakespeare’s other
works, the function of the supernatural is a more subtle
occurrence but one that has an even more profound impact on the
plays’ characters and the outcomes of events. This paper looks
at the different applications in Shakespeare’s romances compared
to tragedies. Plays discussed are: “Macbeth,” “Antony and
Cleopatra,” “The Winter’s Tale,” and “The Tempest.” No secondary
sources.
Filename: BWshuper.wps
Doubling of Parts in Shakespeare’s “The Two Noble Kinsmen” and “King Henry VIII”
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This is a 6 page paper describing the opportunities available for the doubling of parts in the William Shakespeare’s “The Two Noble Kinsmen” and “King Henry VIII”. The Shakespearean plays “The Two Noble Kinsmen” and “King Henry VIII” both provide ample opportunities for actors to assume multiple roles. In a relatively small and often touring company of a dozen or so players, the plays both call for up to thirty different parts. While men are mostly distinguished by their beards and women (portrayed by men) are distinguished by their slight builds, smooth faces and dresses, the plays both call for additional demands on dual roles. Luckily, in “The Two Noble Kinsmen” many of the characters introduced in the first scene are robed and veiled allowing for an easy transition back stage into other characters. In “King Henry VIII” many more male characters are needed in addition to the regular group of attendants and guards. Shakespeare provides the audience with detailed descriptions of the lords and dukes’ distinct cloaks or jackets which allow the actors to only place on one garment to assume a particular role. Skilful planning must take place and while many characters enter and exit, both plays only largely require a maximum of a dozen players on the stage at any one time.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJdoubl1.rtf
Human Emotions in "The Winter's Tale" and "Wuthering Heights"
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A 5 page paper which
discusses the many conflicts involving human emotions in the stories "The Winter's Tale"
and "Wuthering Heights." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAhumemot.wps
Jack Cade and His Attempts to Create a Perfect Utopia in
Shakespeare’s “Henry Vi, Part II”
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This 6 page report discusses
“Henry VI, Part III,” which is based on the rebellion organized
by Jack Cade. In the play, modern audiences can see another
example of how Shakespeare used his dramas to comment on the
political and social events of his time. Bibliography lists 5
sources.
Filename: BWhenry6.wps
Julius Caesar
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A 9 page paper, including a 1 page outline. The essay begins by defining and describing Roman Forums. The writer then provides a brief critique of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Ideas included are: how Shakespeare based Julius Caesar on Nashe's work, the correlation between social relationships and a person's character, an overview of the characters of Caesar and Brutus, and the major themes in the play. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGjuls.wps