Mimetic Theory and “Troilus and Cressida”
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This 5 page report discusses Shakespeare’s “Troilus and Cressida” in terms of mimetic theory. It should be understood that 'mimetic' means to imitate. But in terms of artistic expression . . . to imitate what? Ultimately, it is the notion of imitation within the context of an artistic reproduction, such as poetry, painting, literature, and/or drama. The mimetic theory is applicable during a study of Troilus and Cressida since the play presents a situation in which the tension between the ideal and the actual state of facts, between what could have been and what became truth, is turned on its proverbial end to what amounts to an ironic comedy or a comedic irony, regardless of its painful measure of bitterness. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Perdita and Hermione
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A 6 page paper which discusses the relationship between Perdita and Hermione, from Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale," as it relates to relationships that exist between parents and children. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.
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Roman Values in William Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus”
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A 7 page paper which examines what it is about ancient Rome that fascinates Shakespeare and how he depicts the classical Roman values in this particularly violent play. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Shakespeare's 'Winter's Tale' / Symbolism
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In 5 pages the author discusses the symbolism present in "The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare. The play is filled with symbolism from its very title "The Winter's Tale" to the end. The title symbolizes the affiliation of the play with storytelling. In fact, Mamillius, who is the son to Leontes, the King of Sicilia, advises his mother, Hermione, in the second act that "a sad tale's best for winter" (2.1.27). This symbolic omen predicts what will come. No additional sources cited.
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Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus" / Violence and Violation
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In 6 pages the author discusses violence and violation in "The Most Lamentable Tragedy of Titus Andronicus" by William Shakespeare. The play contains such acts as the sacrifice of a human being, the rape and mutilation of a chaste female, ritualistic slaughter, and cannibalism. There is violence and violation from the beginning to the end of the play. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Shakespeare's Art as a Form of Love
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This 5 page report discusses whether or not Shakespeare wants his art to serve as a form of love. Giving is a form and an act of love and Shakespeare certainly demonstrated his love for his audiences in giving them the characters and plots by which they might examine their own lives. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Shakespeare's Henry VIII / Leadership
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In 6 pages, the author analyzes William Shakespeare's "Henry VIII" as it deals with the topic of leadership based on the text of the play. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Shakespeare's Plays
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This 7 page paper provides a brief overview of a few of Shakespeare's characters, the use of nature and the presentation of a play within the play. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Shakespeare: From Comedy to Tragedy
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A 5 page paper which examines how two of Shakespeare’s plays take the reader from light-hearted, or comedic, to serious or tragedy. The plays discussed are “Romeo and Juliet” and “Winter’s Tale.” No additional sources cited.
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