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."
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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.
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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.
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Shakespeare's Women / Taming vs. Much Ado
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A 10 page paper on the women characters in Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing. The writer examines the traditional and non-traditional women's roles as they are portrayed by Bianca and Hero, and Katherine and Beatrice, respectively. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Shakespearean Plays Compared
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This 10 page paper compares and contrasts Romeo and Juliet with Titus Andronicus. The works are discussed in terms of plot, characterization and setting. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Shakespeare’s Soliloquys
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A nine page paper which looks at the form and function of the soliloquy in three of Shakespeare’s plays, showing how it allows insight into the fatal flaws and motivations of the protagonists as well as allowing the playwright to explore specific aspects of the human condition. Bibliography lists 3 sources
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Similarities in the Shakespeare Works
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This 5 page paper explains why Shakespeare's work, in quality and otherwise, has been the same throughout his career. Several thematic elements of the author's are explored, inclusive of race. Examples from The Tempest and Othello are used. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Social Class In Midsummer Night's Dream vs. Julius Caesar
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This 8 page paper analyzes the depiction of the lower social class in Shakespeare's plays by examining the roles of the 'rude mechanicals' in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and the plebeians in "Julius Caesar."
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