Shakespeare / Violence In Julius Caesar and Romeo & Juliet
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A 5 page essay on the textual effects of violence in society in 'Julius Caesar' and 'Romeo and Juliet.' The writer posits that in the end, the manipulated public has disappeared from the text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Ceasroju.doc

Shakespeare's Ability to Create Plays Relating to Society
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A 5 page paper which discusses how Shakespeare's work is powerful and effective in relating the structure and conditions of society. Some of the subjects addressed within Shakespeare plays are murder, suicide, everyday life, romance, and religion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAshaksocty.wps

Shakespeare's Life & Works - Interchangeable Roles
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A 5 page paper that argues the thesis that the influence that William Shakespeare's writings had upon his own life can be detected among the body of his work. Discussed are two major factors that played a role in this influence - his love and patriotism toward England and its monarchial principles and his inherent ability to keenly observe his surroundings. Free outline included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: LCRoles.doc

Shakespeare's Ophelia and Mariana / The Power of Identity
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A 6 page analysis of these two characters from 'Hamlet' and 'Measure for Measure'. It notes that as similar as Ophelia and Mariana seem on the surface, however, their fates are very different. Ophelia has had every advantage in life -- nurturing, guidance, and love -- but Mariana is the one whose firm orientation to her goal will allow her to triumph. Bibliography lists four sources including the two plays.
Filename: Mariana.wps

Shakespeare's Proto-Feminism In 'Antony and Cleopatra' and 'Hamlet'
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A 10 page paper discussing the character of Shakespeare's women in these two plays. The paper specifically contrasts Cleopatra and Ophelia, and discusses whether the Bard was a proto-feminist. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Cleo.wps

Shakespeare's Reliance on the Supernatural in Hamlet & Macbeth
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In 5 pages the author discusses William Shakespeare's reliance on the supernatural in the plays "Hamlet" and "Macbeth". "In the 1500s there was strong belief in the existence of the supernatural. The supernatural was a recurring theme in many of Shakespeare's works. In Hamlet and Macbeth, the supernatural was an essential part of the structure of the plot. Supernatural provided a catalyst for action. It also provided an insight into characters, and magnified the impact of several key scenes in both of the plays. The role of the supernatural was essential in both Hamlet and Macbeth."
Filename: Macham.wps

Shakespeare's Selfish Fathers
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A 6 page paper showing the prevalence of the motif of the self-serving father in Shakespeare's plays. It particularly examines Prospero from The Tempest, Lord Capulet from Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet's two fathers from Hamlet. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: Tempest2.wps

Shakespeare's Tragedies That Exemplify Greatness of Character
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This 5 page paper provides a look at Shakespeare's tragedies and how they demonstrate the greatness of the protagonists as opposed to merely displaying a good versus evil theme. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Othello are used as examples. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA202Shk.rtf

Shakespeare's Treatment of Romantic Love
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This 7 page paper explores the concept of romantic love primarily through the eyes of William Shakespeare. 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' are discussed in respect to the concept. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA038luv.rtf