Othello, King Lear, and Gloucester: Blindness
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A 5 page paper which examines the Shakespeare characters, Othello, King Lear, and Gloucester, in regards to blindness. The paper examines how the men are blind in some ways, which makes them more sensitive in other areas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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PANDOSTO AND THE WINTER’S TALE: A DISCUSSION ABOUT SHAKESPEARE AND PLAGARISM
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This paper examines the comparisons between Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale and the source from which it was taken, Robert Greene's Pandosto. The paper also discusses Shakespeare and how author Greene was convinced that The Bard was a plagarist. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Parent/Child Conflict in Three Shakespearean Plays
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A five page paper looking at the way conflict between parents and children (specifically, between fathers and daughters) is rendered in three Shakespearean plays -- "King Lear," "Romeo and Juliet," and "The Tempest." The paper concludes that when parents are unable to understand their children, conflict ensues -- but when these parents refuse to change, tragedy results. Bibliography lists three sources.
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Patriotism And Power In Shakespeare's 'Richard II' And 'Henry IV'
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This 3 page essay discusses issues of power, patriotic sentiments, and heroic characteristics in 'Richard II' and 'Henry IV.' No additional sources cited.
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PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN IN SHAKESPEARIAN PRODUCTIONS
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This 15 page paper argues that Shakespeare was NOT a feminist, but rather was a man of his times. The film versions are shown to have remained true to this anti-feminist tone even in modern adaptations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Richard VIII And King Lear
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A 5 page evaluation of the roles these two kings played within the confines of their individual plays. 'King Lear' by Shakespeare, and 'A Man or All Seasons' by Robert Bolt are the plays under examination. The evaluation of the two kings is in context of their effectiveness in relationship to those around them. Being that they are both kings of great influence they are incredibly effective in most regards. This, of course, is not to say that their effectiveness could be deemed as positive in most cases, but that their personalities and their positions predestined them to effectiveness. No additional sources cited.
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Romance as the Revision of Tragedy: Shakespeare
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A 16 page paper which examines how Pericles and the Winter’s Tale, by Shakespeare, are romantic revisions of the tragedies King Lear and Othello, also by Shakespeare. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAshkrev.rtf

Romeo & Juliet & "The Phoenix & the Turtle" vs. 'The Crow'
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This 5 page research paper examines the parallel themes which run through William Shakespeare's play, "Romeo and Juliet," his poem, "The Phoenix and the Turtle" and Alex Proyas' 1993 film, The Crow. Specifically compared are the portrayal of eternal love, death, and peace in the works. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Sexuality In Othello, Hamlet, And Anthony & Cleopatra
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A 12 page paper describing Shakespeare's use of sexuality in three of his plays. The writer explores the themes of incest, adultery, interracial love, and obsession. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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