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Shakespeare Compared, 2004.
An examination of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" from the perspective of two other pieces of literature.
1,087 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper on Shakespeare compares and contrast Shakespeare's "Hamlet", Thomas Kyd's "The Spanish Tragedy", and Saxo Grammaticus's "The Historia Danica". This paper clearly outlines the similar themes and character traits of the three works.
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"Shakespeare's Hamlet, Thomas Kyd's The Spanish Tragedy and Saxo Grammaticus's The Historia Danica have so many points of resemblance that it is hard to comprehend that these three stories were written by three separate writers. The stories of Hamlet and The Spanish Tragedy introduce to the audience a theme of revenge and hatred. The plots found in Hamlet are very much similar to The Historia Danica. Hence, Shakespeare's Hamlet contains an allegory and this suggests that Shakespeare was very well aware of the astronomical revolutions of his time and the time before him. All three novels enjoy the essence of dramatizing the triumph of the heroes of the plays towards the end."
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Nature as a Comparative Tool in Shakespeare's "Sonnet 18", 2000.
885 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 31.95
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This paper analyzes Shakespeare's comparison of a woman to nature in Shakespeare's "Sonnet 18" and looks at the various poetic techniques he uses to illustrate his point.
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"Shakespeare made a clever decision when he chose to compare a woman to a summer day. Both concepts instill pleasant images in the mind, and the poem draws parallels between humans and nature in a unique way. One usually thinks of nature as all-powerful, and a dominant force in the universe. However, this work demonstrates the flaws in this force, and how a woman can be superior. By lacing the poem with striking metaphors, and strong images, and leveraging rhyme, meter, and balance, Shakespeare illustrates his point well."
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Shakespeare?s Life and Hamlet, 2001.
Compares William Shakespeare?s life with his play, "Hamlet".
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the life of William Shakespeare and compares and contrasts it to one of his most famous plays, "Hamlet". Shakespeare's childhood, education and early attempts at writing are all discussed and finally his adulthood - including relationships and emotional hardships. These experiences are compared to those of Hamlet.
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"William Shakespeare is considered to be the greatest playwright of all time. He was an English dramatist and poet who lived during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. As with all writers, Shakespeare?s life has probably affected many of his plays, but one which stands out most strikingly in this manner is ?Hamlet.? "
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Marlowe vs. Shakespeare, 2004.
A comparative analysis of the work of Christopher Marlowe compared to that of William Shakespeare.
1,307 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper examines how the Elizabethan dramatists Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare were contemporaries and how, for the latter part of Marlowe?s dramatic career, they were rivals as well. It looks at how Marlowe?s career as a playwright was cruelly cut short after the author was murdered in a tavern brawl, probably the result of his political intrigues. The paper shows that regardless of the reasons for Marlowe?s untimely demise, the difference between the older Marlowe and the young Shakespeare had already become manifest in the characterization of the main protagonists of the two men?s plays. It explores how Marlowe clearly influenced Shakespeare?s early writings and how, while Marlowe used broad character brushstrokes to create a vivid narrative and caricature of human character and morality, Shakespeare created a new way of dramatically rendering the human character in shades of gray. In particular, it examines how both men used similar themes, such as the presence of ?Jewish? values in a money-grubbing 'Christian' society.
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"All of Marlowe?s protagonists are larger than life, from Barabas to Faustus and lastly to Tamburlaine, in the scope of their desires. They are both sustained and destroyed by their respective evils. Barabas? poisoning reflects the Jewish dietary laws that Shylock merely tacitly refers to, ?I will not eat with you,? in Act I of ?The Merchant of Venice.? Faustus is destroyed by his love of knowledge and power, just as Tamburlaine is destroyed by his desire to conquer the world.? All of these men stand outside of their societies, and reflect what is wrong with their societies?an over emphasis on money, scholasticism, and power respectively."
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Emilia and Nora Compared, 2002.
Compares the character, Emilia from William Shakespeare's play, "Othello" and the character, Nora from Henrik Isben's "A Doll's House".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper will contrast and compare Shakespeare's Emilia in "Othello" with Henrik Isben's Nora, who is the main character in his play called "A Doll's House". By evaluating the differences and similarities of these two women we can better understand the complexities that make them change so much in the stories that they are placed in. This analysis will reveal how they made these changes in the context of each other's similarities and differences.
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Shakespeare, 2006.
This paper looks at Shakespeare's semi-autobiographical work "The Tempest".
1,473 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 48.95
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In this article, the writer discusses "The Tempest" by William Shakespeare and discusses traits of Shakespeare himself that are portrayed within the play. Using references to the character, Prospero from the play, the writer examines the identity of the playwright, Shakespeare. The writer suggests what type of person Shakespeare might have been according to actions and attitudes of Prospero. The writer concludes that consciously or not, Shakespeare compared himself to Prospero, based on Prospero's isolation from society, his magical powers, and his control over others' lives.
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"Shakespeare's true identity remains a mystery for most scholars and historians. However, the playwright's knowledge of the culture of nobility and monarchy suggest that Shakespeare may have been a member of the British noble court or at least someone close to it. Because writing and acting were not deemed respectable professions for a nobleperson, it is highly likely that Shakespeare was a pen name for someone within the regal realm. Even if Shakespeare was a common writer or actor, he may still have needed a nom de plume to cover up his true identity. Therefore, Shakespeare led a double life much like that of Prospero. Although Shakespeare was not exiled on an island, he was symbolically living in exile from his community. Like Prospero, Shakespeare might have been a former nobleman."
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Women Writers Compared, 2007.
Compares and contrasts two essays by Virginia Woolf ("What if Shakespeare Had Had a Sister") and Maxine Hong Kingston ("No Name Woman").
1,628 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper analyzes, compares and contrasts two essays: "What if Shakespeare Had Had a Sister" and "No Name Woman". The similarities between the two authors, Virginia Woolf and Maxine Hong Kingston, and their work are outlined in this comparative paper.
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"Her aunt committed suicide shortly after giving birth to an illegitimate child and was ashamed and worried about the impact it would have on her family. Kingston grew up only knowing her aunt by the title of no name woman. Kingston, as a girl, invents fantasies about her aunt and imagines various scenarios as to why she explored her forbidden passions. Kingston, as the narrator, expresses the belief that her aunt killed the baby because she did not want the child to grow up in the strict Chinese society with no family nor any real purpose in life (Olson, 2004)."
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Shakespearean Studies: Understanding the Theme of Disguise in Romeo and Juliet and the Film Shakespeare in Love, 2005.
An analysis of the theme of disguise in "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare and the film "Shakespeare in Love", directed by John Madden.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper looks at how the play "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare and the film "Shakespeare in Love", directed by John Madden, utilize disguise as the key to romance and intrigue. It looks at how "Shakespeare in Love" displays the theme of disguise as an equal response to the trickery and guise found in "Romeo and Juliet" and how in "Romeo and Juliet" the theme of disguise through the masquerade ball is important in Romeo realizing his love for Juliet.
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William Shakespeare, 2003.
Examines the influence of William Shakespeare on drama and theatre.
9,454 words (approx. 37.8 pages), 28 sources, APA, $ 194.95
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This paper discusses the influence of William Shakespeare on twenty first century theatre. Shakespeare was a great English playwright, dramatist and poet who he lived during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. He is considered to be the greatest playwright of all time. The paper shows that no other writer's plays have been produced so many times or read so widely in so many countries as his. Shakespeare had a tremendous influence on culture and literature throughout the world and he contributed greatly to the development of the English language. The paper examines how many words and phrases from Shakespeare's plays and poems have become part of our speech. It shows that Shakespeare's ideas on subjects such as romantic love, heroism, comedy and tragedy have helped shape the attitudes of millions of people. His portrayals of historical figures and events have influenced our thinking more than what has been written in history books. The world has admired and respected many great writers, but only Shakespeare has generated such enormous continuing interest. The paper discusses his different works for theatre. Costumes trends, audiences and sets are also discussed. It also discusses the formation of Globe theatre by Shakespeare.
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Background
Life of Shakespeare
Shakespeare Career
Shakespeare's Influences on Theatre
Costumes and Sets
Audience and Plays
Globe Theatre
Structure of the Globe
Shakespeare and the End of the Globe
Development of Theatre
Conclusion
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"Everything had to be conveyed to the audience through words and there is little doubt that the audience had better memories and perhaps higher powers of attention than people do today, so that they took in and retained the information given to them. The majority people in Shakespeare's day could not read or write so they had to rely on word of mouth and on memory; this is in evidence in Romeo and Juliet when the Servant is sent to bid Capulet's guests to dinner. He can't read the list which he has been given and he asks Romeo to read it to him; he hears it read once and then goes off to find the guests; yet, there are well over thirteen people on the list so his memory must have been extremely retentive."
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"King Lear" Compared, 2002.
Compares and analyzes two versions of William Shakespeare's "King Lear" - by Laurence Olivier in 1984 and by Peter Brook in 1971.
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In comparing and contrasting the Laurence Olivier version of "King Lear" in 1984 with the Peter Brook version in 1971, the author notices a number of variables in the body language of the actors and their clothing. There are several similar elements that both renditions share, as might be expected and quite a few different aspects and approaches, especially regarding the respective physical portrayals of their characters by the respective actors and actresses.
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"A Doll's House" and "Othello" Compared, 2002.
Compares the main female characters in Ibsen's "A Doll's House" and Shakespeare's "Othello" and the consequences of their moral superiority.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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Nora and Emilia are both intelligent women who make choices on a basis of moral reasoning. They are loyal to their husbands as a choice, not as a passive obedience. Each woman undergoes a dramatic change when their husbands are suddenly revealed to be immoral men, and as a result, both women choose to reject their husbands for failing to have trustworthy characters. The decision to reject the husband ends very differently for each woman - Nora leaves her relationship; however, Emilia is killed for condemning Lago's immoral character.
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Shakespeare and the Romantic Poets, 2006.
This paper discusses the reception of William Shakespeare by the Romantic poets as referenced in several text of both Shakespeare and these poets.
2,930 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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This paper examines the way in which Shakespeare was viewed by the poetic exponents of Romanticism, and how some of the characters of Shakespeare's plays may exemplify the Romantic ideal. This author explains that two hundred years separates the time of William Shakespeare in the Elizabethan era and the Romantic poets and their vision of a society, which put the concerns of the individual to the forefront of political issues. The paper points out that, while direct reference to Shakespeare's works by the romantic poets is less than abundant, John Keats, Samuel Taylor and Percy Bysse Shelley suggest a clear aesthetic link between Romanticism and Shakespeare's texts. The paper examines characters of Shakespeare's plays and how they exemplify the Romantic vision of individual liberty, the freedom of expression and mans' relationship with nature, which feature prominently in "King Lear", "Hamlet", "Romeo and Juliet"."
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"If then, life is to be lived according to one's ideals, as opposed to the rules of society, then the examination of cerebral conflict is a relevant concern. It would be a simple matter to make one's point by filling an essay such as this with quotations from "Hamlet", whose central character, it appears, is in a state of permanent confusion, or from Corialanus, who, it could be argued is the most egocentric character ever created by Shakespeare, and whose vanity, ultimately, proves to be his undoing. The Romantic hero referred to in my question however, is, for this critic, personified in the character of the eponymous protagonist of "Romeo and Juliet"."
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The Modern William Shakespeare, 2001.
This essay covers a vast amount of information on William Shakespeare and his plays. This paper explores the ways that Shakespeare's drama has evolved and transformed over time.
3,870 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This essay is about William Shakespeare and the ways in which his art has changed and evolved with time. This essay covers many of Shakespeare's plays and many modern film adaptations of his plays. The paper discusses much of the history behind Shakespeare's works and the many sources from which his drama was derived. The essay also deals with Shakespeare's language and the aspects of his invented language that have become a part of our everyday vocabulary. It covers the many characters, plots and genres of Shakespeare's works. The main theme of the paper is centered around the ways modern history has invented a Shakespeare of its very own.
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"Who is Shakespeare? What is Shakespeare? Nearly four hundred years following his death, the Shakespearean debate trudges on. In his lifetime, William Shakespeare wrote a phenomenal cannon of dramatic literature. He managed to create an astounding thirty-seven plays in scarcely the span of twenty-five years. Individually, these plays constitute some of the best art ever written. Collectively, these works secure Shakespeare as the principle literary draftsman of the Elizabethan Age. In his dedication to William Shakespeare in 1623, Ben Johnson wrote: ?He was not of an age, but for all time.? To this day, Shakespeare?s creative genius has yet to be exceeded. No writer in any language can rival the eminence and immortal perpetuity that Shakespeare has relished. And no man, in any creative enterprise, has ever impelled a cultural influence as ample or as profound. Shakespeare?s language and extensive lexicon of coined phrases are more ubiquitous in trite conversation today than the myriad of cliched aphorisms present in the King James Bible. His hundreds of characters-the very mirrors of human nature-are equally as recognizable. From small amusements like Bottom the Weaver, to such unparalleled manifestations as Falstaff, Shakespeare has enriched civilization by mimicking it."
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Shakespeare: Life And Works, 2002.
Discusses the life and works of William Shakespeare and the controversy regarding the suspicion that some works attributed to Shakespeare were not really his.
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This paper discusses the life and works of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare was undeniably the best playwright in English literature but his life has always been a mystery and his works have often been eyed with suspicion as quarters are of the view that Shakespeare was not the author of some of the plays.
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