Passion and Reason in William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and “Romeo and Juliet”
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A 6 page paper which examines how the plays reflect Shakespeare’s contention that although human beings always express a preference for reason, they are inevitably ruled far more strongly by their passions. No additional sources are used.
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Politics in Romeo and Juliet
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A 10 page paper which examines the politics in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Religious Imagery in “Romeo and Juliet”
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A 4 page paper which examines the figurative language of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” as it involves religious imagery. No additional sources cited.
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Role of violence and aggression in Romeo & Juliet
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A 5 page research paper that examines the role of violence and aggression in Shakespeare's classic tragedy. The writer argues that Shakespeare argues against the male machismo that is so intrinsic to the plot structure. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Romeo & Juliet / How Their Parents [Unknowingly] Strengthened Their Love
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A well-conceived 4 page essay on the role of Romeo & Juliet's parents. The writer argues convincingly that their parent's hatred for each other's families actually strengthened the young couple's love and ultimately drove them to their death. The more intense their secret affair grew, the stronger their love grew with it. Suicide was finally the only way for Romeo and Juliet to become victorious over their parents and enable their love to "triumph." Bibliography lists 5 critical sources.
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Romeo & Juliet / Modern Film vs. Traditional Story
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A 5 page critique of Baz Luhrmann's remake of Shakespeare's classic love story. Discusses the impact of bringing Romeo and Juliet into the [almost] 21st century and how it changes the characters, as well as the art Luhrmann brings to the movie within it's time journey. Analyzes the applicability of the theme to young people in modern times and the lessons to be learned. No additional sources cited.
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Romeo & Juliet / Teen Suicide
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A 6 page paper discussing Shakespeare's story of 'Romeo and Juliet' and comparing it with stories of teen suicide and family alienation in the modern world. The overall thesis of the paper is that although Romeo and Juliet were teenagers at death, there is very little resemblance to the teen suicides brought on my depression, rejection, and despair of today that leads teens to such a desperate act. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Romeo & Juliet/Their relationship & Maturity
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A 5 page essay that focuses on the relationship between Romeo and Juliet and argues that Juliet aids Romeo in maturing and establishing an adult relationship. In portraying this relationship, Shakespeare says a great deal about the nature of romantic love and its ability to mature individuals when love is genuine. This examination of the play, with a particular focus on the "balcony scene," reflects this theme. Over the course of the play, Romeo's love matures from the shallow puppy-love of an adolescent to a love that reflects a profound and intense passion, which signals the reciprocity of an adult relationship. Romeo achieves this level of maturity, at least in part, because of the level-headedness of Juliet, who, from the beginning of the play, displays a maturity beyond her years. The last page of the essay focuses on a review of play as performed by the Actors from the London Stage. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Romeo and Juliet
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A Twentieth Century Interpretation; This 5 page paper compares the traditional Shakespeare play with the 1996 film directed by Baz Lurhmann and starring Claire Danes as Juliet Capulet and Leonardo DiCaprio as Romeo Montague. The paper looks at the use of scenery comparing and considering similarities and differences. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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