Hamlet and Beowulf as Heroes
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A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares Hamlet and Beowulf as heroes. To do this, the writer draws on the definition of "hero" as outlined by Joseph Campbell. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khhbhero.wps

Hamlet and Daisy Miller
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The notion of 'identity' is often interwoven with both status and character. In literature, the 'identity' of a character is developed through a number of literary devices such as dialogue, observation or the opinions of others. This 2 page paper compares and contrasts the identity of Shakespare's Hamlet and Henry James' Daisy Miller. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTdaiham.wps

Hamlet and Delayed Revenge
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This 5 page paper discusses some of the theories regarding Hamlet's indecisiveness; argues that part of the reason for his indecisiveness is that he is profoundly depressed, and thus almost incapable of action; it also speaks to the idea that for the ghost to ask Hamlet to revenge his murder is unethical if indeed Hamlet is in this sort of psychological distress. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVHamRev.rtf

Hamlet and Heathcliff: Outsiders
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A 5 page paper which examines how the characters of Hamlet (Shakespeare’s Hamlet) and Heathcliff (Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights) are outsiders. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAhamhea.rtf

Hamlet And Laertes
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On the surface, Hamlet and Laertes, from the play by William Shakespeare, are very similar in disposition and modes of behavior. One would think that the level of similarities would bring them together, however, during the course of the play, the two are seen as opposed rather than as compatriots. This 2 page paper explores the relationship between the two characters. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KThamlat.wps

Hamlet and Macbeth and the Art of Murder
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This 5 page paper discusses the various murders committed by Hamlet and Macbeth, and the consequences of these acts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVHamBet.rtf

Hamlet and Oedipus as Avengers
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This 3 page paper compares and contrasts Hamlet and Oedipus in their roles as sons of dead kings who vow to find the truth and dispense justice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVHamOed.rtf

Hamlet and Ofelia and the Threats They Face
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This 4 page paper discusses Shakespeare’s Hamlet and the character Ofelia from the film “Pan’s Labyrinth,” and argues that the are both threatened by powerful step-parents, and that they escape from a painful reality by constructing fantasy worlds. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVHamOfe.rtf

Hamlet and Ophelia -- Cross Gender Madness
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This 5 page report discusses Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and compares the degrees of madness experienced by both the characters of Hamlet and Ophelia. It may have been the appearance of madness that truly drove both characters crazy. They may have also been driven insane by all the evil and treachery surrounding them. Of course, Hamlet pays heavily for creating the madness distraction but still not as ultimate a price as that paid by Ophelia. No secondary sources.
Filename: BWopham.wps