Shakespeare Term Papers

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How Scene Changes in Romeo and Juliet Helped to Develop Romeo's Character

In 6 pages, the author discusses how scene changes in 'The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare helped to develop Romeo's character. No other sources cited.

A Document in Madness: A Close Reading of Ophelia’s ‘Mad’ Songs (Act IV, Scene V) in William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”

A 5 page paper which examines the songs Ophelia sings and what they reveal about her character and her madness. No additional sources are used.

Iago's Persuasiveness

This 5 page paper discusses some of Iago's speeches, both those that are straightforward and those that are deceitful, and draws conclusions about his motivations for saying what he does at the moment. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Macbeth and Macduff

This 3 page paper compares the characters of Macbeth and Macduff as husbands, soldiers and leaders. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Othello's Personal Weakness

This 3 page paper argues that perhaps any man could be driven to murder under the right circumstances. Othello's personal weakness is examined as is Iago's own psychological problems. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Period Staging of a Morality Play: William Shakespeare’s “Richard III”

An 8 page paper which examines how the play was staged for Elizabethan audiences, particularly in terms of characterization and space. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Interpretations of "Richard III"

This 8 page paper discusses the Ian McKellen and Al Pacino versions of "Richard III" and compares them to the text itself. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Aristotle on Hamlet

A 3 page essay that analyzes Hamlet according Aristotelian principles for tragedy. In his book Poetics, the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle outlined his beliefs on drama and what constituted the characteristics of tragedy. Over the ensuing millennia, Aristotle's perspective has influenced countless generations of playwrights and also how the public understands the nature of tragedy. By examining a few of the factors that Aristotle considered crucial to tragedy, it is possible to discern what this great philosopher might have thought about one of history's most noted tragic plays, Shakespeare's Hamlet, which Aristotle would have undoubtedly endorsed as an exemplary tragedy of the first order. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

"Julius Caesar" Today

This 3 page paper considers how critics might look at Caesar and today's societal issues. Bibliography lists 3 sources

What Makes William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” a Pessimistic Play

A 3 page paper which examines the qualities and values embodied by the characters as well as the outcomes of events and how they reflect the pessimistic ideas of the play. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Shakespeare’s Account of Richard III

A 5 page paper which examines how Shakespeare recounted the history of Richard III in his play. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Postmodern Teaching of William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar”

A 5 page paper which first considers postmodern theoretical approaches to William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar,” with the emphasis on 1970, when there was a connection between revolution and contemporary politics; then, these approaches are considered as to how they enhance the students’ learning experience of the play from a teaching perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Twelfth Night/Societal Expectations

A 6 page essay that examines certain aspects of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. The writer argues that on the surface, Viola may seem to be a woman capable of determining her own fate. Stranded in a foreign land, she does not hesitate to assume a male identity in order to acquire employment and relative safety. However, even this intelligent, capable woman is bound by expectations of Elizabethan society. As this suggests, examination of this play shows that each character, in his or her own manner, is bound by the restrictions of society and within these boundaries, which define the context of social life, they have no control over their ultimate fate. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Othello/The Handkerchief

A 4 page essay that discusses the significance of the handkerchief in Shakespeare's Othello. In the history of the theater, the argument can easily be made that there has never been a prop as instrumental to the substance of a play as Desdemona's handkerchief is to the action of Shakespeare's Othello. This prop becomes symbolic to Othello of Desdemona's supposed infidelity, which is precisely what Iago intends. Iago's manipulation of the handkerchief provides Othello's military mind with his supposed "proof" of Desdemona's betrayal and precipitates Othello's tragic subsequent actions. Examination of the play demonstrates the pivotal importance of this prop and how the action and the thematic substance hinge on this one image. No other sources cited.

Then and Now: Interpretations of William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar”:

A 4 page paper which provides an overview of the way the historical play has been traditionally presented, then compares and contrasts the contemporary view with the Elizabethan perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Comparative Analysis of Protagonists in William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun”

A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts Prince Hamlet and Walter Younger to determine whether their experiences qualify them as tragic hero. No additional sources are used.

Othello

A 3 page paper which examines three attributes possessed by Shakespeare’s Othello. No additional sources cited.

Desdemona and Othello

A 3 page paper which examines the relationship of Desdemona and Othello in Shakespeare’s Othello. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

The Coldness of Prospero in William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”

A 4 page paper which examines why Shakespeare makes the protagonist of his final play so cold, and considers whether or not he is simply cold and distant or if he possesses other personality traits that are important to the makeup of his character. Also discussed is what this reveals about Prospero’s overall designs for the play. No additional sources are used.

Shakespeare/Sonnets 23 & 147

A 9 page essay that contrasts and compares Shakespeare's use of figuratively language in Sonnets 23 and 147. These sonnets focus on the dark side of love and the excruciating torment that it can bring when love is unrequited or undeserved. The writer also points out where the poems are different in context, as Sonnet 23 still holds out hope for the poet while Sonnet 147 contemplates the utter ruin of an affair. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Othello/Lines from Act III, Scene 4

A 3 page paper that takes the form of citing 12 lines from Act III, Scene 4 of Othello and offering interpretation of their meaning. No additional sources. cited.

Lines from Othello

A 3 page research paper that offers 12 lines quoted from Shakespeare's Othello and then offers a brief explanation for the meaning and purpose of each line. No additional sources cited.

Conflict in Hamlet

A 5 page paper which examines the conflict in Hamlet by Shakespeare. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Macbeth Has Free Will

This 3 page paper supports the notion that Macbeth, the protagonist in a play by the same name, has free will. The witches are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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