Sir Laurence Olivier’s “Hamlet” and “King Henry V”
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This 4 page report discusses the film versions of two of Shakespeare’s plays that were directed by and starred Sir Laurence Olivier. Olivier was so closely associated with Shakespeare that even his final resting place is next to a representation of “the Bard.” Such an association was due, in great part, to his movie portrayals of King Henry, the Fifth (1944) and the first of Shakespeare’s plays turned into a movie that was made in color) and of Hamlet (1948), winner of four Academy Awards. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Tavern: Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part I and II
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A 5 page paper which examines the use, and the significance of the use, of “tavern” in Shakespeare’s “Henry IV” parts I and II. No additional sources cited.
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The Character of Falstaff
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4 pages analyzing Shakespeare's use of the infamous character 'Falstaff'- specific emphasis on his role in Henry V. No Bibliography.
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The Character of Shakespeare’s “Henry V”
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A five page paper looking at the way this important figure in English history is portrayed by William Shakespeare. The paper argues that Shakespeare believed Henry’s commanding qualities of leadership to have been necessary to stabilize the nation, and not indicative of megalomania. No other sources.
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The Hostess in Shakespeare’s “Henry V”
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A 5 page paper which examines the significance and the role of the character of the Hostess in Shakespeare’s play “Henry V.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Maturing of Prince Hal in Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part I”
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A 6 page paper looking at the role of Hotspur and Falstaff in Hal’s maturational process. The paper contends that Hal's superior personality develops as a result of lessons learned from both the carefree jocularity of Falstaff and the honor-bound but impetuous nature of Hotspur. No additional sources.
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The Relationship Between Prince Harry/Hal and His Father King Henry in Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part I”
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This is a 6 page paper discussing the father and son relationship between King Henry IV and Prince Harry/Hal in Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part I”. The father and son relationship between King Henry IV and Prince Harry/Hal in Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part I” is one of the central themes of the play and some would argue the most important and lasting theme of the play. King Henry and Harry’s estrangement at the beginning of the play only gives their eventual union and successful triumph together over the revolt to Henry’s throne more poignancy and impact to the historical account. Largely, critics have felt that much of the original misunderstanding of the relationship was on the behalf of the King himself who trusted appearances above action only to be disillusioned by those around him. Audiences and readers of the play are aware of the other influence in Prince Harry’s life, Falstaff, but Harry quickly establishes that he will reform his ways and return to his father and his duties. The personal aspect of the father and son relationship provides for many additional elements within a historical text and it is their personal relationship countered by other relationships within the play which gives the play its real strength and lasting impression. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Virtue and Heroism of Henry V:
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This 3 page paper is a persuasive essay that asserts Shakespeare's version of Henry V was both virtuous and honorable. Furthermore, these qualities are examined and based upon the Aristotoelian view of virtue and honor. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Universality of Shakespeare
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A 10 page research paper/essay that explores the universality of Shakespeare's plays. The writer argues that there are qualities in the work of Shakespeare that are not limited to English society or the Elizabethan age, bur rather speak to all human beings. Despite the passage of centuries, the changes in the English language--or the language barrier in general--Shakespeare's work reaches across time and national boundaries to speak to the commonality of human experience. This examination of the Shakespearean canon explores the characteristics of Shakespeare's writing that infuses it with such timelessness. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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